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Bachelor of Science
B.Sc
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Selection criteria:
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2007 Commonwealth-supported
TER:
65.3
2007 Fee-paying
TER:
68
Without formal qualifications?
See our special access schemes.
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| Prerequisites:
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Any two SACE Stage 2 science subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology (note: only one Mathematics subject may be used to meet prerequisite requirements). |
| Assumed knowledge:
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SACE Stage 2 Chemistry; Mathematical Studies; Physics |
| How to apply:
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SATAC
Code: 314581
Application and Admission
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Annual tuition fees:
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260
Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
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| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
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| How to apply: | |
| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Annual tuition fees:
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International student place: $19,050 |
| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
Biomedical Science provides an understanding of the human body and the way it works. Graduates pursue professions allied with medical research, such as human anatomy and histology, the microbiology and physiology of disease, exercise physiology, immune responses, the harmful and useful roles of drugs and the psychological and physiological basis of human behaviour. Graduates may seek employment in medical or research laboratories, hospitals, private industries, the pharmaceutical industry, sports clinics, the biotechnology industry, forensic science, food science and nutrition, cardiac technology, rehabilitation, chiropractics, and teaching.
Chemical Sciences involves the study of the structure, physical and chemical properties and reactions of elements and compounds. Students learn how to apply this knowledge to develop new and useful chemicals such as plastics, fuels and pharmaceuticals, for use in manufacture, medicine and the environment. A wide range of professional careers may be sought by graduates including environmental monitoring and control, mining, forensic science, nanotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, medical and agricultural laboratories, manufacturing, food technology, the chemical industry, research and teaching.
Environmental Biology, Ecology and Marine Biology allows students to investigate the diversity of life on earth and the relationships between organisms and their environments. Students will learn about plants and animals, their ecology, conservation and management, physiology and evolution, including those in terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems. Fieldwork and the study of South Australian ecosystems are important components of many later year courses. Exciting careers exist in environmental consultancy, environmental monitoring and management, marine science, aquaculture, community education, ecotourism, wildlife parks, catchment management, research and teaching.
Earth Sciences involve the study of how our planet is built, how it works, its turbulent 4.5 billion-year history and how its precious resources can be located and used. It also investigates how the fragile landscape and often hazardous natural events must be studied and understood to allow them to be adequately managed. Earth Science is one of the most diverse of the sciences covering everything from meteorites to dinosaurs and from gold deposits to volcanoes. Graduates may seek a wide range of professional careers in areas including resource management, environmental geology, mineral exploration, organic geochemistry, seismology, geomorphology, palaeontology, industry and fundamental research.
Molecular Biology explores how biological processes function at a molecular level and its application in medicine, agriculture and research. Students develop an understanding of the manufacture of important biological molecules and how, through gene technology, genes may be manipulated in beneficial ways. Graduates can pursue careers in biotechnology, biomedicine, agricultural research, pharmaceutical industries and medical laboratories.
Physics provides an understanding of the structure of matter and the nature of the universe. Students may develop a detailed knowledge of relativity, optics and photonics, lasers, mathematical physics, nuclear or solid state physics. Mathematical and Computer Science courses are often taken along with Physics. A broad range of careers may be sought in electronic, optics, photonics, lasers and energy industries, defence and space programs, scientific computing, manufacturing, telecommunications, defence, engineering, teaching, health and environmental industries.
Psychology, Neuroscience and the Behavioural Sciences allow students to study human and animal behaviour. They have many branches that examine topics such as the way we learn, how we make decisions, the biological basis of behaviour, social and cultural influences on our attitudes and relationships, personality and intelligence. Graduates may enter a variety of professional psychology careers in the public and private sectors.
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only.
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Level I |
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Core courses* Biology: Courses available in Level I Biology
Chemistry: Courses available in Level I Chemistry
Recommended course
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. *Courses are chosen in conjuction with course advice from academic staff avaliable at enrolment days. Information on enrolment days will be sent to students in their SATAC offer pack. |
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Level II |
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Core courses Determined by major study area/s chosen for Level III
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths |
| Level III |
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Core courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level I |
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Core course
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level II |
Core coursePlus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level III |
Core courses
Plus additional Chemistry and non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level I |
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Core course
Recommended courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level II |
Core coursesDetermined by major study area/s chosen for Level III
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level III |
Core courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level I |
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Core course
Recommended courses
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| Level II |
Core coursesDetermined by major study area/s chosen for Level III
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level III |
Core courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level I |
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Core courses
Recommended courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level II |
Core coursesDetermined by major study area/s chosen for Level III
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| Level III |
Core courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level I |
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Core courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level II |
Core coursesDetermined by major study area/s chosen for Level III
Recommended courses
Selected Level II Mathematics coursesPlus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level III |
Core courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level I |
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Core course
Recommended courses
Plus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level II |
Core coursesDetermined by major study area/s chosen for Level III
Selected level II courses from the Biomedical SciencesPlus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
| Level III |
Core course
Selected level II courses from the Biomedical SciencesPlus non-core course(s) chosen from a range of offerings to suit interests and strengths. |
Biomedical Science graduates can pursue careers in medical or research laboratories, hospitals, private industries, the pharmaceutical industry, sports clinics, the biotechnology industry, forensic science, food science and nutrition, cardiac technology, rehabilitation, chiropractics, and teaching.
Chemical Sciences graduates enter a wide range of professional careers including environmental monitoring and control, mining, forensic science, nanotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, medical and agricultural laboratories, manufacturing, food technology, the chemical industry, research and teaching.
Environmental Biology, Ecology and Marine Biology graduates pursue exciting careers in environmental consultancy, environmental monitoring and management, marine science, aquaculture, research, ecotourism, wildlife parks, catchment management, research and teaching.
Earth Sciences graduates from the Honours program enter a wide range of professional careers in resource management, environmental geology, mineral exploration, organic geochemistry, seismology, geomorphology, palaeontology industry and fundamental research.
Molecular Biology graduates can pursue careers in biotechnology, biomedical, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries and medical laboratories.
Physics graduates can enter a broad range of careers in electronic, optics, photonics, lasers and energy industries, defence and space programs, scientific computing, manufacturing, telecommunications, defence, health and environmental industries. Graduates also work in the fields of engineering, mineral exploration or teaching.
Psychology, Neuroscience and the Behavioural Sciences
A variety of professional psychology careers in the public and
private sector await graduates.
Organic Chemical Engineer, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Foreign Affairs, Plant Breeding, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Life Scientist, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Scientist, Medical Technician, Meteorologist, Mineral Exploration, Nanotechnologist, National Parks / Ranger, Natural Resource Manager, Neuroscientist, Oil and Gas Analyst, Palaentology, Parks Management, Petroleum Exploration, Pharmaceutical and Scientific Equipment Sales Representative, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Pharmacologist, Psychologist, Remote Sensing and GIS, Research Scientist, Resource Manager, Satellite Project Scientist, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Officer, Seismologist, Space Scientist, Technical Officer, Zoologist, Analytical Chemist, Animal Behaviouralist, Aquaculture, Biochemist, Botanist, Catchment Management, Chemist, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Scientist, Ecologist, Ecotourism, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Geology, Environmental Geoscientist, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer, Field Technician, Fisheries Researcher, Forensic Science, Forensic Scientist, Geochemist, Geologists, Geophysicists, Hydrogeologist, Information Analyst, Journalist (Science Communications)
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Friday, 25 Jul 2008
