Bachelor of Science

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Tenacity: You will be a problem solver and an innovator who can identify, draw upon and manage resources to take a scientific project from concept to completion.
• Perception: You will be a critical thinker who has keen insight and a broad perspective of the world to find scientific solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge: You will be a practitioner who has the ability to apply your learning and skills to create new understandings of the world and real world issues that lay at the intersection of many traditional and emerging science disciplines.
• Proficiency: You will be a keen scientific researcher and skilled technician who has the ability to think creatively, to plan, to evaluate, to reflect upon and apply your findings.
• Responsiveness: You will be a person who has the flexibility to work in many different environments, to harness collective knowledge within local and global professional networks, to communicate effectively, to work with people and have an appreciation of others.
• Integrity: You will be a professional who can apply your skills and knowledge of science to the highest ethical standards responsibly and honestly.

Admission requirements

Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

2023 Revision

From 2023 there are changes to the program structure. For students who commenced the program prior to 2023, please refer to the 2023 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents for more information.

2021 Revision

From 2021 there are changes to the program. For students who commenced the program prior to 2021, please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.

Students can complete either a single 120 unit major, a single 80 unit major, or two 80 unit majors. Students who are completing two 80 unit majors must choose their majors from different disciplines.

80 unit majors listed by discipline

• Biology major: Biology.
• Chemistry majors: Chemistry of Advanced Materials; Environmental and Analytical Chemistry; Medicinal and Organic Chemistry.
• Earth science major: Earth Sciences.
• Environmental science majors: Biodiversity and Conservation; Marine and Coastal Science; Sustainable Resource Management.
• Geography major: Geography.
• Mathematics and statistics majors: Mathematics; Statistics.

120 unit majors listed by discipline

• Biology majors: Animal Biology; Plant Biology.
• Chemistry major: Chemistry.
• Earth science majors: Water, Climate and Soils; Geology.
• Environmental science majors: Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecological Sciences; Environmental Remediation; Marine, Coastal and Ecological Sciences.
• Geography major: Integrated Geography.
• Physics major: Physics.
• Psychology major: Psychology

2020 Revision

Students commencing in 2020 are required to complete a minimum of 60 units at 3000 level. Students who commenced prior to 2020 are required to complete a minimum of 40 units at 3000 level.

Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. However, the Faculty suggests the following course options that may complement your program or major.

A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Program Handbook for further information.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students commencing in Semester 2 are unable to complete the following majors:

• Animal Biology
• Chemistry
• Chemistry of Advanced Materials
• Physics

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.