Students use this flexible program to explore many aspects of science while developing strong critical thinking, technical, and communication skills. They begin with general science and non-science courses before specialising in their chosen fields in the second and third years. UQ offers one of the widest selections of science disciplines in Australia, with access to more than 2200 dedicated teaching and research spaces. Students learn to work with confidence across a range of laboratory settings, including wet, dry, and clinical labs, PC2 and PC3 labs, as well as animal diagnostic, operating, and skills-training labs. The program can be tailored towards students’ interests or specific career goals. Depending on their specialisation, students can enhance their experience through fieldwork, research projects, internships, or international study opportunities. They may also combine their science expertise with studies in language, communication, or design to broaden their skill set. For those interested in a research career, an extra Honours year is available. Students can also choose from 13 dual degree options to further expand their career opportunities. For more information, visit Bachelor of Science at UQ.
Note: The Bachelor of Science is popular both as a pathway to medicine, and as a way to improve a student’s entry rank for programs like engineering, veterinary science or pharmacy.
The University of Queensland
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.
Applied mathematics; archaeological science; biochemistry and molecular biology; bioinformatics; biomedical science; cell biology; chemistry; coastal and ocean science; computer 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; zoology. 34 science minors, 47 general minors and 16 extended majors are also available.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
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)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.95
89.75
76.05
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
91.15
80.05
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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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
67
<5*
<5*
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168
47
0
131
419
Percentage of all students
16.0%
<5*
<5*
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40.1%
11.2%
0.0%
31.3%
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Research; government; industry; not-for-profit and community groups, environmental agencies; hospitals, teaching (with further study).
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time