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Bachelor of Science
B.Sc
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 3 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Bachelor |
For students who want to keep their options open, the Bachelor of Science program provides the most flexibility due to its diverse range of course offerings from a number of disciplines. In the first year level, students enrol in a combination of courses that prepare them to follow pathways through to major study areas in third year. Science students learn a number of transferable skills that are useful in a wide range of careers not only limited to scientific areas. These skills include analytical methods, laboratory and field techniques, information technology skills, teamwork, initiative and the ability to communicate and cooperate with people from a range of backgrounds and expertise.
You can pursue pathways in one or more of the following areas of science : Biomedical Sciences; Chemical Sciences: Earch Sciences; Evolutionary Biology and Ecology; Molecular Biology; Physics; Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavioural Sciences, Soil Science and Spatial Information Science.
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.
Earth Sciences involves 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.
Evolutionary Biology and Ecology 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.
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. You will develop a detailed knowledge of areas which can include astrophysics, atmospheric and environmental physics, computational physics, optics and lasers, photonics and nuclear/particle physics. Mathematical and computer science courses are often taken along with physics. Graduates can expect to find employment in electronics, optics and laser industries, scientific computing, telecommunications, space and astronomy programs, forensic science, health and environmental industries, medical physics or in research.
Psychology, Neuroscience and 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.
Soil Science and Spatial Information Science explores the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils in Australian landscapes and uses the latest technology in geographical information systems, remote sensing, and spatial modelling to monitor distributions of landscape properties. Graduates are keenly sought after by a wide range of government agencies, regional bodies, private enterprise and universities in the fields of oil surveying, environmental planning, soil conservation, environmental impact assessment, environmental engineering, land assessment and mapping, research and biodiversity survey and assessment.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2009 CSP IB | 25 |
| SATAC Code | 314581 |
| 2009 CSP TER | 70.85 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 70 |
| IB | 24 |
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $23,100 |
| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 70 |
| IB | 24 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 70 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $23,100 |
| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| 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.
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Level I |
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Level I Courses* (refer to Major information when selecting courses) Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Statistical Practice
*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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Level II Courses * (refer to Major information when selecting courses) Determined by major study area/s chosen for Level III Anatomical Science
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Environmental Biology
Genetics
Geology
Microbiology
Physics
Physiology
Psychology
Soil & Water
Mathematical & Computer Science
Level II Mathematical and Computer Sciences courses listed under the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences |
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Anatomical Science
For information on a major in Anatomical Sciences please click here Biochemistry
For information on a major in Biochemistry, please click here Chemistry
For information on a major in Chemistry, please click here Environmental Biology
For information on a major in Botany, please click here Geology
For information on a major in Environmental Geoscience, please click here Genetics
For information on a major in Genetics, please click here Microbiology & Immunology
For information on a major in Microbiology and Immunology, please click here Pharmacology
For information on a major in Pharmacology, please click here Physiology
For information on a major in Physiology, please click here Physics
For information on a major in Physics, please click here Plant Science
Psychology
For information on a major in Psychology, please click here Soil & Land Systems
For information on a major in Soil Science, please click here Mathematical & Computer Sciences All Level III Mathematical and Computer Sciences courses listed under the Academic Program Rule 4.2.3.1 of the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. |
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.
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.
Evolutionary Biology and Ecology graduates pursue exciting careers in environmental consultancy, environmental monitoring and management, marine science, aquaculture, research, ecotourism, wildlife parks, catchment management, research and teaching.
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 Behavioural Sciences
A variety of professional psychology careers in the public and private sector await graduates.
Soil Science and Spatial Information Science
Graduates are keenly sought after by a wide range of government agencies, regional bodies, private enterprise and universities in the fields of oil surveying, environmental planning, soil conservation, environmental impact assessment, environmental engineering, land assessment and mapping, research and biodiversity survey and assessment.
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, ...
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Last updated: Friday, 13 Nov 2009
