Solve environmental crises, advance medical research or drive positive change. Get the tools to make a difference.

Science is at the heart of every facet of life. It is a fascinating career choice, with research and development at its core. In this degree you'll study all areas of sciences before specialising with your choice of major or double major. You'll have the flexibility to decide what interests you the most, so you can shape a career that you're passionate about in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences.

You'll develop critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills, so you can make an impact in your science career from day one.

Industry and expert connections

You'll have access to experts from renowned research centres who are focused on solving the big problems that face us today. They're developing new drugs to combat cancer and infectious diseases, new sources of energy to power our society, and new ways to manage our waterways and improve food production, to name a few.

Throughout your degree, you'll get the opportunity to participate in a range of practical, hands-on learning, which may include internships, industry placements, national and international field trips and leading research projects.

Majors

You can choose to specialise in up to two of the below areas:

• Applied Mathematics (Gold Coast, Nathan)
• Archaeology (Nathan)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Gold Coast, Nathan)
• Chemistry (Gold Coast, Nathan)
• Clinical Sciences (Nathan)
• Ecology (Gold Coast, Nathan)
• Geography (Gold Coast, Nathan)
• Marine Biology (Gold Coast)
• Microbiology (Nathan)
• Physics (Gold Coast, Nathan)

If you study a double major, you can still graduate in three years.

Honours

At the end of your third year, if you are eligible, you can enter the Honours program, a year of study during which you'll undertake a major research project under the supervision of a member of our academic staff that could lead to a PhD and career in research.

Graduate outcomes

You'll be prepared for a wide array of careers in biological, chemical and clinical sciences as a microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist or biotechnologist, a statistician, mathematician or physicist, or, with further study, a science journalist, patent lawyer or science teacher.

Increasingly, employers are employing science graduates in areas that require research and analytical skills, including the application of mathematics and statistics in the finance sector.

Flexibility

Take control of your time - This degree has intakes in Trimester 1, 2 and 3. So, whenever you're ready to study, we're ready to get you started.

Global mobility

An array of inspiring overseas study opportunities, ranging from a few weeks to a year, are available for students in this degree. Find out more about going global at Griffith .

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

Key employment sectors*

• Environment
• Pharmaceutical
• Biomedicine
• Consultancy
• Research: CSIRO, universities, Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), government departments
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Education
• Health Care

Potential job outcomes

• Environment consultant
• Environmental scientist
• Microbiologist
• Pharmaceutical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Physicist
• Data Scientist
• Analytical chemist
• Clinical technician
• Industrial chemist
• Heritage consultant
• Field archaeologist

Non-Science Careers

Science-skills

• Teaching
• Law and patent office

Transferrable skills

• Public service
• Business analysis
• Marketing and market research

You may also choose to undertake a fourth-year research Honours degree that can lead to a PhD and a fulfilling career in research.

*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook