Bachelor of Science

About this Course

Have a favourite science subject? In this course, you can major in one of nine diverse subjects, and choose a minor area of study from a range of options.

Create a unique course and study what you love. Or use your first year to find out what you really like. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience via a semester long professional placement, the only one of its kind in Australia! This course also provides a strong pathway into the Master of Teaching course for those aspiring to becomes science or mathematics teachers.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Career Opportunities

Science graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include agrochemical companies, automotive and aerospace industries, banking, computing, consultancies, conservation organisations, defence, education, energy, environmental departments, environmental consulting, export, government, health, healthcare, IT, land and water management, materials, meteorology, mining, natural heritage, parks and gardens, sport, technology, industries deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems (such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions), species conservation programs, environmental planning

Possible future job titles

Analytical Chemist, Forensic Chemist, Government Scientist, Industrial Chemist, Instrumentation Consultant, Medical Chemist, Biodiversity Manager, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Environmental Consultant