Bachelor of Advanced Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Note

This course is not offered in the Spring intake.

This course is tailored for high achievers aiming to excel in scientific disciplines such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, or quantum sciences. Choose this course to become adept at tackling the intricate challenges defining your future profession.

What sets this course apart is its transdisciplinary approach, blending various perspectives and real-world experiences to prepare you for complex, modern-day issues. You'll gain a robust theoretical foundation, versatile scientific skills, and the ability to apply experimental and computational techniques within your chosen field.

You will also acquire high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The course hones your ability to think critically and creatively, equipping you with the competencies to adapt to a rapidly evolving world.

Learning occurs through a combination of professional experiences, internships, and hands-on projects. You'll have opportunities to engage with industry leaders and apply your knowledge in practical settings, enhancing your employability.

Graduates can pursue diverse careers in health, pharmaceuticals, or emerging quantum technologies. With the skills to innovate and strategise, you'll be well-positioned to address complex issues and excel in your chosen field.

The flexibility of this course allows students to either specialise in a specific professional area or develop skills and knowledge in a range of scientific disciplines. All majors aim to produce professional scientists with a thorough grounding in theory, and highly adaptable and practical scientific, experimental and computational skills relevant to the discipline chosen.

By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, as well as the ability to work on their own, across and between other disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate across a rapidly changing world.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Admissions information

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• This course is designed for aspiring professionals in medicine, pharmaceuticals, or quantum sciences, seeking to advance their careers with a comprehensive understanding of their chosen field. Choose this course to join a leading science faculty at UTS, renowned for its contribution to STEM education and research, and for fostering scientific professionals capable of transforming their industries.

  What sets this course apart is the option to specialise in one of three cutting-edge majors: Pre-medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Quantum Technology. Each major offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, with opportunities to work with high-quality specimens, engage in advanced research, and develop effective communication skills.

  You will gain a deep understanding of your chosen discipline, from human anatomy and drug impacts in the Pre-medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences majors to the intricacies of quantum devices in the Quantum Technology major. The course emphasises hands-on learning through professional placements, internships, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring you are well-prepared for postgraduate study or immediate entry into the professional world.

  Teaching methods include research-informed lectures, laboratory work, and real-world placements, providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment. You will benefit from personalised attention and the chance to tailor your studies through elective subjects and sub-majors, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your future career.

  The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) enhances your discipline-specific studies with a powerful, future-focused edge. Designed as a transdisciplinary degree, the BCII brings together students from a wide range of fields to develop advanced skills in critical and creative thinking, innovation, complexity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and future scenario planning. From day one, you’ll work on real-world challenges alongside industry partners, applying high-level conceptual thinking and practical problem-solving across diverse professional contexts. This unique approach boosts your employability and prepares you for leadership roles in an ever-changing world.

  The flexibility of this course allows students to either specialise in a specific professional area or develop skills and knowledge in a range of scientific disciplines. All majors aim to produce professional scientists with a thorough grounding in theory, and highly adaptable and practical scientific, experimental and computational skills relevant to the discipline chosen.

  By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, as well as the ability to work on their own, across and between other disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate across a rapidly changing world.

• Find out more about application dates relating to this course

• If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.

  The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to.

• Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.

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• Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

  All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

  Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

  By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

  If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

  In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

  * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

• Students can complete the course in four years of full-time study. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week on campus. Students may also be able to complete the course part time, usually at the rate of two subjects a session (a 50 per cent load), taking eight years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours.

• Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

  English language requirements

  IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

• 2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

  All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

  2025 Tuition Fees

  Indicative first-year tuition fee: $16,992

  Indicative total tuition fee: $89,495

  Additional Costs

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

• Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

• This course is not offered in the Spring intake.