Bachelor of Science

Charles Sturt University

Australia, Port Macquarie

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Charles Sturt University

Australia , Port Macquarie

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

No on-campus study

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,160 / year

Next Intake February-2023

Bachelor of Science

About

Which of the world's problems would you like to solve? When you study the Bachelor of Science online with Charles Sturt University, you'll be prepared for a rewarding career helping to advance Australian and international scientific knowledge and develop solutions to some of the complex problems facing society. What's more, you can tailor your bachelor's degree in science to your interests or explore a range of scientific disciplines to determine where your passions lie.

Choose from five majors – Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Mathematics and Physics – and a wide range of electives, including subjects from Charles Sturt's dedicated interdisciplinary areas: natural resources resilience and productivity; data, digital and spatial science; and animal and plant biosecurity.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams!

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Call us on 1800 275 278 and we’ll help find the right study option for you.

Pursue your passion

The Bachelor of Science from Charles Sturt University gives you the freedom to explore the diversity of natural and physical sciences. You can gain a broad foundational knowledge, specialise in a particular scientific field or construct a unique study program to suit your interests, including choosing electives from other disciplines across the university.

Online... and hands-on

Studying science online gives you the flexibility to study your way – with opportunities to get hands-on experience during on-campus residential schools. You could also select some on-campus subjects, and gain authentic practical experience in our world-class facilities. For example, you could get hands-on at the National Life Sciences Hub, a contemporary research, learning and teaching complex established at Charles Sturt University's Wagga Wagga campus and staffed by leading scientists and researchers. Facilities include student teaching laboratories, collaborative research areas, controlled-environmental facilities, a glasshouse complex and quarantine-approved research areas.

Take your studies further

This course is the ideal foundation for further study. You could undertake an Honours year to get a taste of research, move into more specialised postgraduate studies in areas such as ornithology, environmental management, fish conservation or GIS. And who knows, maybe you'll go on to a PhD to discover new knowledge. If you're interested in teaching, the Bachelor of Science also provides a pathway to pursue further study at Charles Sturt to become a secondary school science and/or mathematics teacher.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to https://study.csu.edu.au/apply/process for the specific requirements.

English Program Requirements

providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
1. a minimum overall score of 6
2. no individual score below 5.5
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

Career

Enjoy a global career
A wealth of science careers are possible – that could take you anywhere in the world. Work across Australia, collaborate with international peers - or relocate overseas to broaden your professional opportunities.
Explore diverse opportunities
Choose where you will make a difference. You could pursue a career in education, research, government or industry. Wherever you decide to take your scientific knowledge, you'll be ready to apply it and make a real impact.
Get a head start on a teaching career
Become a secondary science teacher with further study. The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity to complete the science subjects required for teaching accreditation. Across Australia there is a high demand for teachers qualified to teach secondary chemistry, mathematics and physics.