Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Science
626031
Sciences
The course provides students with the skills and techniques necessary for solving problems associated with a broad range of issues. The extensive range of majors available in established and emerging generalist and specialist scie […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9184 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
University of New England - Armidale
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

The course provides students with the skills and techniques necessary for solving problems associated with a broad range of issues. The extensive range of majors available in established and emerging generalist and specialist sciences are all underpinned by cutting-edge research. In first year students are encouraged to establish a broad science base that allows for flexibility in choosing an appropriate major, majors or a major and a minor. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook. It is recommended that students who have not completed the assumed knowledge or recommended study consider including the Bachelor of Scientific Studies in their preferences. Refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Scientific Studies.

Majors

Animal science and veterinary studies; applied physics; archaeology; biochemistry; biodiversity; botany; chemistry; computational science; forensic science; genetics; geography; geoscience; mathematics; medicinal chemistry; biotechnology/microbiology; neuroscience; palaeobiology; physiology; psychology; zoology. Minors: business; communications; statistics.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
Biology
Assumed knowledge

Mathematical Methods; depending on major – Chemistry and/or Physics

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

98.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

98.10

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

76.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

79.75

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

73.15

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, 2024

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

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

10.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

37

Percentage of all students

61.7%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

10.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

60

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

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

Career opportunities

Business, primary industries, resource management, water and land resources, environmental protection authorities, analytical and/or forensic laboratories, medical and pharmaceutical research or supply industries. Research and postgraduate study, Masters or PhD are other common pathways for graduates, particularly after the completion of a fourth year of study in Bachelor of Science (Honours).

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