3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
In a rapidly changing world, there has never been a better time to expand understanding of science and technology. The Bachelor of Scientific Studies is designed to provide students with a broad scientific background to assist with future employment or to pursue further study. The course is also a pathway to transition to a specialised science-based degree for students who do not have an educational background in science. Successful completion of first year allows students to transfer into a more specialised degree program, based on their desired field of study. The course encourages the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as skills for communication and lifelong learning, allowing students to apply these skills to their specific field of interest.
The Bachelor of Scientific Studies is a unique course that allows students to develop theoretical understanding and laboratory experience in basic science and gain high level skills in a specialised pathway. The course is ideal for students who want to develop the knowledge required for admission to a specialised science-based degree, or who want to build skills in a particular discipline before commencing a specialised postgraduate course.
Structured pathways have been carefully tailored to each discipline to ensure that students attain the introductory applied skills and knowledge relevant to each field. Students choose the direction that best suits their study plans, with streams in Agriculture, Computer Science, Exercise and Sports Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology, Health Science (Biomedical Science and Pharmacy) and Science (Environmental Science, Geoscience and Zoology). For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.
University of New England
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
Any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
76.45
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
76.45
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
57.85
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
60.50
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
47.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
57.95
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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With the Bachelor of Scientific Studies, understanding of scientific concepts, and analytical and communication skills will be of benefit in many sectors.
Students could consider opportunities in a range of industries, depending on their discipline of interest. These could include roles in: environmental science, agribusiness, software design and development, health and wellbeing, biomedical research, and policy development.