Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Science
731001
Sciences
Students develop broad scientific knowledge and strong analytical, technical and communication skills. They begin with foundation courses across multiple scientific disciplines before specialising in one of the many science majors. With a...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9120 (1st year contribution)
The University of Queensland - St Lucia
Start Date
Feb 2027
Jul 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Students gain broad scientific knowledge while building critical thinking, technical and communication skills. They begin with general science and non science courses before specialising in one of the wide range of science majors.

Students will gain practical experience in a range of laboratories, including wet, dry, clinical, and PC2/PC3 facilities, as well as animal diagnostic and training labs. They can tailor their study plan to suit their interests or career goals, with opportunities for fieldwork, research projects, internships, and international study experiences. They may also combine their science studies with complementary areas such as languages, communication, or design. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers across government, industry, environmental agencies, research organisations, hospitals, and community sectors.

For more information, visit Bachelor of Science at UQ

The University of Queensland

Note

The Bachelor of Science is popular both as a pathway to medicine, or as a way to improve a student’s entry rank for programs like engineering, veterinary science or pharmacy.

Majors

Applied mathematics; archaeological science; biochemistry and molecular biology; bioinformatics; biomedical science; cell biology; chemistry; coastal and ocean science; computer science; earth science; ecology and conservation biology; environmental science; food science and nutrition; food technology; genetics; geographical science; marine biology; mathematics; microbiology; physics; plant science; psychology; public health; statistics; sustainable agriculture; zoology. 35 science minors, 47 general minors and 16 extended majors are also available.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science (Units 3 and 4, C)

Additional entry requirements

Note: from Semester 1, 2028, Earth and Environmental Science will no longer be accepted.

Recommended study
Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C) if majoring in mathematics or physics.
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

90.80

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

91.70

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

75.40

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

80.00

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

69

Percentage of all students

13.4%

Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

1.4%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

208

Percentage of all students

40.4%

Number of students

61

Percentage of all students

11.8%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

165

Percentage of all students

32.0%

Number of students

515

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Research officer; food chemist, data scientist, laboratory technician, environment and resource manager, teacher (with further study).

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