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Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Science
Griffith University - Nathan
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Course outline

This double degree combines the specialised disciplines of biological, clinical, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences with the skills to communicate these within various professions, and to the broader public. Alongside scientific expertise, you’ll graduate with a suite of communication, writing and media production skills that will add a critical dimension your career. You’ll confidently navigate the contemporary context for science, where skills in global communication and media are critical. You may also choose to undertake a fourth-year research Honours degree that can lead to a PhD or a career in research. For more course information, visit the Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Science at GU.

Majors

Science: applied mathematics; archaeology (Nathan only); biochemistry and molecular biology; chemistry; clinical sciences (Nathan); geography; marine biology (Gold Coast); microbiology (Nathan); physics; wildlife biology.

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.

Recommended study
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
67.00

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ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

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, 2023

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

Career opportunities

Depending on your areas of specialisation, you may find employment opportunities across the science and technology, commercial and public sectors; communication, journalism and media sectors; science and technical writing; as an environmental scientist or consultant or mine environment officer; in biological, chemical and clinical sciences as a microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist or biotechnologist; or in physics and maths as a mathematician or physicist.

Course Code
226241
Start Date
Offer rounds

11 Jan 2024

Fee
CSP/$12000 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Humanities and social sciences, Sciences
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
 
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