Bachelor of Science Degree
General Information
The Bachelor of Science is designed for students with diverse educational backgrounds and an interest in science. The Bachelor of Science provides a state-of the-art foundation in modern scientific principles and theories with a stream of units touching on all the major science disciplines. Maximum flexibility allows students to design their own major and minor streams. Students choose from an extensive range of subjects in established, newly emerging, general and specialist sciences, all of which are underpinned by scientific research. The course emphasizes and develops scientific communication, logical thinking, practical skills, analytical talent and above all a curiosity.
The Bachelor of Science provides a strong basis in the fundamentals of science but still includes a large practical component often delivered in small laboratory classes – the ideal environment to get the most out of science.
Career Opportunities
This degree can take you anywhere. As a science graduate, your employment opportunities and career aspirations are vast with career opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Dependant on your combination of chosen units, you could look to careers in:
- Medical Science;
- Biostatistics;
- Geology;
- Environmental Management;
- Analytical laboratories;
- Computer support;
- Psychology;
- Health;
- Environmental Planning;
- Field Assistant;
- Consultancy;
- Research, and many more.
Science graduates are also finding their skills in demand in nonscience areas such as marketing, education administration or business management.
Professional Recognition
Depending on your major, graduates may be eligible to join the following professional bodies:
- Australian Institute of Physics;
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute;
- Australian Institute of Biology;
- Environment Institute of Australia, and others.
Application Information
Satisfactory completion of the VCE, including prerequisites Units 3 and 4 Mathematics (any); interstate or overseas equivalent.
Selection mode:
CY12: ENTER and two stage process with a middle band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Form and GPA.
Middleband:
A study score of at least 20 in any biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (either), geography or physics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study.
Non Year 12 applicants can apply direct to the University through the Tertiary Access Scheme. Refer to the Admissions, Policy and Procedures section in the University of Ballarat Higher Education Handbook.
Fees
For further information regarding fees please visit:
www.ballarat.edu.au/fees
Scholarships
Various forms of financial support are available to UB students. A number of Scholarships are available to encourage students to consider undertaking studies in Science.
Further information and application forms are available on the School of Science & Engineering Scholarships page.
International Students
The above information may not apply to international students.
For further information contact International Education:
Tel: +61 3 53 27 9018
Fax: +61 3 53 27 9017
Email: nternational@ballarat.edu.au
OR refer to:
www.ballarat.edu.au/international
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