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Keeping my
options open
“
One of the best things about
the Bachelor of Science is its
fexibility. I’m using it to the
max by taking economics
and marketing subjects as
breadth, majoring in Geology,
and taking the prerequisite
subjects for Medicine to
keep my options open. My
lecturers are very passionate,
welcoming and helpful.
”
Scott Ooi
Malaysia
Bachelor of Science
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates with relevant approved
studies may qualify for professional
membership of the Australian
Computer Society and for international
membership of the Association
for Computing Machinery and the
Association for Information Systems.
A 125-point study sequence, including
the psychology major, is accredited by
the Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (APAC). See page 67 for details.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
Bachelor of Science graduates can
pursue further study by undertaking
an honours year or a masters program.
These further study options offer an
ideal pathway to research higher degrees
across a range of sciences; including the
biomedical sciences; IT and engineering;
plant, animal and environmental
sciences; and the physical and
mathematical sciences. They also lead
to further study in emerging sciences
such as bioinformatics, biotechnology
and management science.
You may also pursue graduate studies
in professional areas, including
medicine, optometry and other health
sciences, humanities, law, teaching and
veterinary science.
For more information on graduate study
see pages 14–15.
COURSE STRUCTURE
With 35 majors to choose from,
it’s important to think broadly and
creatively about the options available
to you. The structure of the course
provides fexibility and choice, allowing
you to keep your options open and
explore different areas of science,
engineering and technology.
You’ll complete 24 subjects (generally
taking three years full time), of which
four to six subjects are breadth. Each
year you will complete eight subjects,
and start to specialise in your chosen
area of study as you progress through
the degree.
Sample course plan – Bachelor of Science
Q
Major in Geomatics
Breadth track in Science, Technology and Society
Year 1
Semester 1 Calculus 2
W
Foundations of
Computing
Natural
Environments
Science and
Pseudoscience
Semester 2 Linear Algebra
Foundations of
Algorithms
Understanding
Planet Earth
International
Politics
Year 2
Semester 1
Application of
GIS
Structural and
Metamorphic
Geology
Earth
Composition,
Minerals and
Magmas
Cybersociety
Semester 2
Surveying and
Mapping
Engineering
Computation
Environmental
Politics and
Management
Media, Politics
and Society
Year 3
Semester 1 Risk Analysis
Imaging the
Environment
Ecology
of Urban
Landscapes
Science and
Society
Semester 2
Land
Administration
Systems
Integrated
Spatial
Systems
Applied
Geophysics
Global
Environmental
Politics
Compulsory subjects Major subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjects
E
Q
This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be
advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W
Students who have a study score of 25 or higher in Mathematical Methods 3 and 4, but did
not achieve 27 or higher in Specialist Mathematics, must take Calculus 1 before proceeding to
Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra.
E
You must complete at least four subjects of breadth. For details on breadth, see page 11.
The inventor of
Cyril Callister, studied
Chemistry at the University