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About the course

Explore your love of science with UC’s new and revitalised Bachelor of Science. With six specialist majors to choose from and eight open electives, this course gives you the flexibility to study across disciplines and self-curate a degree to suit you.

Deepen your knowledge base and develop a highly transferrable set of technical, communication and critical thinking skills, that will set you up for a career in more than just the field of science. Plus, you'll gain practical experience in our industry standard facilities, so you’re ready to hit the ground running when you graduate. 


Cutting-edge facilities

Learn in high-tech spaces like our Environmental Lab, Microscopy Lab and Mega Lab.

Work integrated learning

Prepare for the real world by working with our industry partners in the private, public or research sectors.

Six specialist majors

Pursue your passion and study what interests you most with our six specialist majors.

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Course highlights

  

Find yourself at the forefront of science with our new Bachelor of Science, designed with the real-world in mind.

  

Gain the skills, knowledge and connections to kickstart your career within a scientific discipline or beyond.

  

Gain a broad understanding of science across a variety of disciplines including Technology, Communications, Health, Education or Law.

  

Develop critical thinking, scientific reasoning and data analysis skills to solve a range of real-world problems.


Why study with UC

 

At UC, a science degree is so much more than just a piece of paper. Our revitalised science curriculum has been carefully designed to meet the real-world needs and future demands of a multitude of industries. 

You’ll graduate with the confidence, knowledge and technical skills that you need to hit the ground running and embark on the career of your dreams, whatever that may be. 

With our expert teaching staff and industry-standard laboratories and learning spaces, there’s no better place to discover the world of science than at UC. 

#1 in Canberra for graduate employment

We’re ranked first in Canberra and fifth in Australia for science employment.

(Good Universities Guide, 2023)

Australia's top 10

Science at UC is ranked #8 in Australia for overall educational experience and learner engagement.

(Good Universities Guide, 2023)

#1 in the world for reducing inequalities

We’ve ranked #1 in the world for reducing inequalities for the second year in a row.

(THE Impact Rankings, 2022)

Specialist majors

Biomedical Science

Explore the genetic, cellular and molecular level principles that are essential to human health.

Environmental Science

Study key environmental and ecological challenges including conservation, sustainability and catchment management.

Biological Science

Gain a deeper understanding of the disease, genetic and biological mechanisms in the human body.

Chemical Science

Discover how to apply your knowledge of chemical principles and behaviour to real world problems.

Human Movement

Develop your understanding of sport science’s relationship with physical activity, health and sports performance.

Nutrition Studies

Investigate the physiological, social and scientific aspects of food and the way they relate to human nutrition.

Career outlook

Whether you see yourself conserving vulnerable species, curing diseases in a lab, advising government bodies or working with elite athletes, a Bachelor of Science gives you the flexibility to build the career of your dreams. 

Depending on your choice of specialist major and electives, this course can open the door to a diverse and exciting range of career opportunities including:

  • Environmental Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Pathology Scientific Officer
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical Laboratory Technician

This course may also lead to postgraduate studies in Science and Allied Health, including nutrition and physiotherapy. 


Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must have: 

  • an entrance rank achieved through a Year 12 ATAR, other Australian qualification work experience or overseas qualification, plus 
  • knowledge of Year 12 Biology/Human Biology, Year 12 Chemistry and Mathematical Methods or equivalent.

 

Learn more about this course

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Ready to embark on your science journey? Download a brochure, or speak to our staff via email or over the phone. 

We can answer all of your burning questions including:

  • How to apply
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