Bachelor of Science
This degree is part of the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Early Offer Program
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 3 August 2020
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 3 August 2020
Face to Face
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 3 August 2020
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 3 August 2020
AUD37,680 (indicative annual fee, 2020)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
3 years full-time.
Face to Face
Currently enrolled, continuing students looking for the previous version of this program should refer back to the: Bachelor of Science (pre 2019)
Program handbook
Description
The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Science is for those who are interested in understanding the world around us and how it works. This degree is for those that are inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things. You will learn from leading science researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. You’ll be able to follow your passions, and customise your study with a wide range of disciplinary choices. Our guidance and mentoring give you the confidence to know you’re heading where you want to with your career in Science. You’ll begin the important process of establishing the professional networks that will be critical throughout your career. You’ll have authentic opportunities to work with industry and in research whilst you study. By the time you finish your studies, you will have the practical skills to make a difference in the world and contribute new solutions to the many scientific challenges we face.
Program learning outcomes
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.
Details
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.
Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test
Your degree includes either compulsory or optional courses in maths. To maximise your likelihood of academic success, it is recommended that you select the course which matches your existing knowledge and understanding of maths concepts.
Answer a few questions now to find out what mathematics you should enrol in.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Credit transfer
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.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Bachelor of Science requires the successful completion of exactly 240 units. Students must complete one of the following pathways:
Pathway A:
i) Single major option
- 80 units of core (including 10 units of MATH directed*)
- 80 unit major
- 80 units of electives**
ii) Double major option
- 80 units of core (including 10 units of MATH directed*)
- 80 unit major from one discipline
- 80 unit major from another discipline
Pathway B:
Single major
- 80 units of core (including 10 units of MATH directed*)
- 120 unit major
- 40 units of electives**
* Students choose their MATH Directed course based on previous mathematical background. See the Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test section of this page.
** Electives can include suggested Elective pathways or any unrestricted courses offered within the university.
Please note: Students must only complete courses that form part of the program.
In addition, the program must also include:
A minimum of 40 units and a maximum of 100 units at 1000 level, and A minimum of 40 units at 2000 level, and A minimum of 40 units at 3000 level.
Major Options by Discipline:
A) Pathway A (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.
Where a second 80 unit major is being completed it must be chosen from a different discipline.
Pathway B (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.
NOTE: Completion in minimum duration (3 years) for Semester 2 intake for the following majors may not be possible, or may require enrolment in Winter Term prior to Semester 2 commencement:
- Animal Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry of Advanced Materials
- Physics
Please contact programadvice@newcastle.edu.au if you are commencing in Semester 2 and require completion in minimum time (3 years).
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
- 2019 Semester 1 Program Plan B - 120 Unit Physics Major 410.6 KB
- 2019 Semester 2 Program Plan Pathway A Single Major 344.8 KB
- 2019 Semester 2 Program Plan Pathway A Double Major 354.0 KB
- 2019 Semester 2 Program Plan Pathway B 120 Unit Physics Major 895.4 KB
- 2019 Semester 2 Program Plan Pathway B 120 Unit Major 333.1 KB
- 2019-2020 Semester 1 - Pathway A - 80 Unit Double Major 151.1 KB
- 2019-2020 Semester 1 - Pathway A - 80 Unit Single Major 151.6 KB
- 2019-2020 Semester 1 - Pathway B - 120 Unit Major 148.6 KB
- 2020 Semester 1 Program Plan - Pathway B - 120 Unit Physics Major 68.0 KB
- Callaghan Discipline Elective Pathways 118.6 KB
- Callaghan Professional Skills Elective Pathways 121.2 KB
- Ourimbah Discipline Elective Pathways 96.6 KB
- Ourimbah Professional Skills Elective Pathways 100.6 KB
Additional documents
- 2020 Transition Arrangements - Biodiversity and Conservation Major 114.5 KB
- 2020 Transition Arrangements - Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecological Science Major 116.4 KB
- 2020 Transition Arrangements - Marine and Coastal Science Major 120.0 KB
- 2020 Transition Arrangements - Marine, Coastal and Ecological Science Major 122.3 KB
Transition arrangements
2020
The following majors were revised for 2020:-
- Biodiversity and Conservation Major
- Biodiversity, Conservation and Ecological Science Major
- Marine and Coastal Science Major
- Marine, Coastal and Ecological Science Major
Students who commenced prior to 2020 please refer to the relevant transition document for your major as listed above.
Students commencing in 2020 are required to take a minimum of 60 units at 3000 level.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core courses
| Core courses | |||
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE1001 | Professional Scientific Thinking |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1002 | Multidisciplinary Laboratories |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
| SCIE2001 | Professional Employment Skills |
| 10 units |
| SCIE2002 | Interdisciplinary Challenges |
| 10 units |
| SCIE3001A | Transdisciplinary Capstone: Planning and Implementing |
| 10 units |
| SCIE3001B | Transdisciplinary Capstone: Implementing and Communicating |
| 10 units |
| Mathematics Directed course. | |||
Choose 10 units from the following Mathematics directed courses. Please note that some disciplines require a minimum level of mathematical knowledge. MATH1002 or higher is required for a Chemistry major. MATH1110 or higher is required for Physics or Mathematics majors. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1001 | Preparatory Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1002 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1210 | Mathematical Discovery 1 |
| 10 units |
Animal Biology
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major. CHEM1010 and CHEM1020 are assumed knowledge for BIOL2010, we recommend you complete CHEM1010 and CHEM1020 as your electives in first year.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2001 | Molecular Laboratory Skills for Biological Sciences |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2002 | Laboratory Skills in Biological Systems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2010 | Biochemistry |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2020 | Animal Physiology and Development |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2050 | Molecular Genetics |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2090 | Microbial Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3001 | Advanced Laboratory Skills in Biological Sciences |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3020 | Reproductive Physiology and Development |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3090 | Molecular Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3100 | Microbiology |
| 10 units |
Biodiversity and Conservation
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3003 | Conservation Biology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3004 | Ecotoxicology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3005 | Animal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS2004 | Ecology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2005 | Management of Australian Flora |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2006 | Ecology and Management of Wildlife |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3009 | Advanced Water Science and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3400 | Advanced Research Project |
| 10 units |
| MARI3320 | Ecological Methodology |
| 10 units |
| SRMT3060 | Restoration Ecology |
| 10 units |
Biodiversity, Conservation & Ecological Sci
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| MARI1000 | Our Oceans |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3003 | Conservation Biology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3004 | Ecotoxicology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3005 | Animal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS2004 | Ecology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2005 | Management of Australian Flora |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2006 | Ecology and Management of Wildlife |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3009 | Advanced Water Science and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3400 | Advanced Research Project |
| 10 units |
| MARI3320 | Ecological Methodology |
| 10 units |
| SRMT3060 | Restoration Ecology |
| 10 units |
Biology
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL2020 | Animal Physiology and Development |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2050 | Molecular Genetics |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2090 | Microbial Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2220 | Plant Cell Development |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL3020 | Reproductive Physiology and Development |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3090 | Molecular Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3100 | Microbiology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3330 | Plant Development and Physiology |
| 10 units |
Chemistry
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2110 | Analytical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2210 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2310 | Organic Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2410 | Physical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 60 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3110 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3210 | Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3310 | Molecular Organic Synthesis |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3410 | Energy and Structure |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3550 | Medicinal and Biological Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3560 | Materials Chemistry: Solids and Semiconductors |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3570 | Spectroscopic Characterisation of Compounds | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| CHEM3580 | Polymers and Colloids |
| 10 units |
Chemistry of Advanced Materials
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2110 | Analytical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2210 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2410 | Physical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3410 | Energy and Structure |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3110 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3210 | Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3560 | Materials Chemistry: Solids and Semiconductors |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3580 | Polymers and Colloids |
| 10 units |
Earth Sciences
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth Processes and Products |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS2050 | River Basin Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2060 | Soil Properties and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2080 | Earth Science Field Course |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2170 | Minerals and Magmas |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2190 | Structural Geology |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2200 | Earth's Sedimentary Rocks and Environments |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3110 | Igneous Petrology and Crustal Evolution |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3160 | Energy Resources | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GEOS3170 | Resource and Exploration Geology |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3280 | Global Change and the Rise of Modern Environments | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GEOS3330 | Tectonics |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3340 | Climate Change and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Environmental and Analytical Chemistry
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2110 | Analytical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2610 | Environmental Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2201 | Analytical and Medicinal Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2060 | Soil Properties and Processes |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3110 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3570 | Spectroscopic Characterisation of Compounds | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ENVS3004 | Ecotoxicology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
Environmental Remediation
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth Processes and Products |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2110 | Analytical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2610 | Environmental Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2050 | River Basin Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3110 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3004 | Ecotoxicology |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3340 | Climate Change and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Geography
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2008 | The Sustainable Society |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2050 | River Basin Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2080 | Earth Science Field Course |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2400 | Applied Social Research |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3001 | Integrated Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3006 | Sustainability: Theory and Practice |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3090 | Society and Space |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3240 | Globalisation:Cities, Economies |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3300 | Rethinking Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3330 | Work Integrated Learning in Development Studies and Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3280 | Global Change and the Rise of Modern Environments | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GEOS3340 | Climate Change and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Geology
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth Processes and Products |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2080 | Earth Science Field Course |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2170 | Minerals and Magmas |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2190 | Structural Geology |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2200 | Earth's Sedimentary Rocks and Environments |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3110 | Igneous Petrology and Crustal Evolution |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3160 | Energy Resources | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GEOS3170 | Resource and Exploration Geology |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3330 | Tectonics |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS2050 | River Basin Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2060 | Soil Properties and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3280 | Global Change and the Rise of Modern Environments | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Integrated Geography
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2008 | The Sustainable Society |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2050 | River Basin Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2080 | Earth Science Field Course |
| 10 units |
| SOCS2400 | Applied Social Research |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 50 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3001 | Integrated Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3006 | Sustainability: Theory and Practice |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3090 | Society and Space |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3240 | Globalisation:Cities, Economies |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3300 | Rethinking Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOG3330 | Work Integrated Learning in Development Studies and Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3280 | Global Change and the Rise of Modern Environments | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GEOS3340 | Climate Change and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Marine and Coastal Science
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compuslory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARI1000 | Our Oceans |
| 10 units |
| MARI2300 | Marine Biology |
| 10 units |
| MARI2500 | Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Services |
| 10 units |
| MARI3300 | Integrated Coastal Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| MARI3320 | Ecological Methodology |
| 10 units |
| 1000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 20 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3005 | Animal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3009 | Advanced Water Science and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3400 | Advanced Research Project |
| 10 units |
| MARI3410 | Coral Reef Biology, Ecology and Sustainability |
| 10 units |
Marine, Coastal and Ecological Sciences
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARI1000 | Our Oceans |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| MARI2300 | Marine Biology |
| 10 units |
| MARI2500 | Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Services |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3004 | Ecotoxicology |
| 10 units |
| MARI3300 | Integrated Coastal Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| MARI3320 | Ecological Methodology |
| 10 units |
| 1000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON3006 | Environmental Economics |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3005 | Animal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3009 | Advanced Water Science and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3400 | Advanced Research Project |
| 10 units |
| MARI3410 | Coral Reef Biology, Ecology and Sustainability |
| 10 units |
Mathematics
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major. Please note MATH1110 does not count towards the Mathematics major. Instead, MATH1110 is the minimum level of previous mathematical knowledge required before commencing Mathematics major courses.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MATH2320 | Linear Algebra |
| 10 units |
| Mathematics Paired Directed courses | |||
Choose a pair from either [MATH1120 and MATH2340]; or [MATH1210 and MATH1220]. Pair chosen depends on mathematical background. Students who completed MATH1120 or MATH1210 as their Mathematics Directed course can count this towards their Major. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1210 | Mathematical Discovery 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1220 | Mathematical Discovery 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH2340 | Linearity and Continuity |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3010 | Logic and Set Theory | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3120 | Algebra | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
| MATH3210 | Directed Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH3242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3400 | Research Topics in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH3800 | Optimisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
Medicinal and Organic Chemistry
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2210 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2310 | Organic Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3310 | Molecular Organic Synthesis |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3550 | Medicinal and Biological Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2110 | Analytical Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| CHEM2201 | Analytical and Medicinal Chemistry |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3110 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis |
| 10 units |
| CHEM3580 | Polymers and Colloids |
| 10 units |
Physics
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1220 | Advanced Physics II |
| 10 units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2111 | Classical Physics 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2112 | Classical Physics 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2211 | Modern Physics 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS3111 | Biophysics | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PHYS3112 | Photonics | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PHYS3211 | Quantum Information Science | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| Directed course List A | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major. Students without sufficient mathematical background must complete MATH1002 prior to MATH1110. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1210 | Mathematical Discovery 1 |
| 10 units |
| Directed course List B | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1220 | Mathematical Discovery 2 |
| 10 units |
| Directed course List C | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
Plant Biology
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2001 | Molecular Laboratory Skills for Biological Sciences |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2002 | Laboratory Skills in Biological Systems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2010 | Biochemistry |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2050 | Molecular Genetics |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2090 | Microbial Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL2220 | Plant Cell Development |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3001 | Advanced Laboratory Skills in Biological Sciences |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3100 | Microbiology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3310 | Plant Cell and Molecular Biology |
| 10 units |
| BIOL3330 | Plant Development and Physiology |
| 10 units |
Psychology
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1020 | Psychology Introduction 2 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2300 | Cognitive Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2400 | Biological Psychology |
| 10 units |
| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
| STAT2010 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
| 10 units |
| STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3000 | Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3001 | Advanced Psychological Measurement |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3200 | Foundations of Applied Neuropsychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3301 | Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3700 | Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology |
| 10 units |
Statistics
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
| STAT2010 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
| 10 units |
| STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| 1000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
| INFT1004 | Introduction to Programming |
| 10 units |
| SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 40 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT3010 | Statistical Inference |
| 10 units |
| STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
| STAT3040 | Forecasting with Linear Time Series Models |
| 10 units |
| STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| STAT3120 | Applied Bayesian Methods |
| 10 units |
Sustainable Resource Management
This major is available in Pathway A. Students complete 80 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3001 | Integrated Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3003 | Conservation Biology |
| 10 units |
| SRMT3040 | Community Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| SRMT3060 | Restoration Ecology |
| 10 units |
| Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS2005 | Management of Australian Flora |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2006 | Ecology and Management of Wildlife |
| 10 units |
Water, Climate and Soils
This major is available in Pathway B. Students complete 120 units as specified to meet the requirements of this major.
| Compulsory courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth Processes and Products |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2050 | River Basin Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2060 | Soil Properties and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2080 | Earth Science Field Course |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3007 | Environmental Remediation |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3220 | Coastal Environments and Processes |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3340 | Climate Change and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| 2000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2610 | Environmental Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation and Planning |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2008 | The Sustainable Society |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2009 | Catchment and Water Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2080 | Cities and Regions |
| 10 units |
| GEOG2130 | Geographies of Development |
| 10 units |
| 3000 level Directed courses | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses to meet the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVS3009 | Advanced Water Science and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GEOS3160 | Energy Resources | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GEOS3280 | Global Change and the Rise of Modern Environments | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Suggested electives
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.
Honours
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 BSc(Hons) program handbook for information about admission requirements for all disciplines.
Additional information
Additional Information (Prospective Students)
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.
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.
International students
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
Additional support
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 Faculty 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.