| Campus | Type ofplace | UAC code | Intake | Course duration(years) | Projected 2010 ATAR cut-off | Indicative annual tuition fee+ | CRICOS course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | IFEE | 429000 | March, July | 3 | 77.10 | A$ 26 640 | 015780K |
| + Tuition fees are calculated on a student’s exact enrolment. UNSW students enrolled in most courses have some flexibility in the subjects they choose. At times these subjects will be from outside their own faculty. For example, a commerce student may choose elective subjects from a range of other faculties; a student in a combined law degree with engineering or science will choose subjects from science and engineering and subjects from law. These choices may result in a higher or lower total fee for the year. Fees are divided into eight bands which reflect the relative cost of providing each subject. In the box on the right are the approximate fees for students commencing their studies in 2010. | |||||||
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and Chemistry, plus Biology or Earth and Environmental Science or Physics or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study).
Major studies: Anatomy, biochemistry, biological science (including botany and zoology), biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental earth science, environment and society*, food science, genetics, geography, geology, history and philosophy of science*, marine science (marine biology, marine geology or physical oceanography), materials science, mathematics, medical microbiology and immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, philosophy*, physical oceanography/meteorology, physics, physiology, psychology, safety science, spatial information systems, statistics, toxicology, vision science.
*These study plans have to be combined with a Science-based major.
Students choose a major and a minor if they wish, or a double major in complementary study areas. This is the most versatile Science degree program offered, enabling students to study a wide range of options in Science with subjects from either Arts, Social Science, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or Built Environment.
Minor studies: These may be taken in one of the major areas listed, or from approved areas of study from other faculties at UNSW, including Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Engineering or Built Environment.
Honours: Available as an additional year to meritorious students. Students apply their knowledge to a research project, supervised by researchers at UNSW.
Career opportunities: Examples include a variety of fields in science and technologically-based industries and businesses in management, research and communication within industry, government and the private sectors. Recent UNSW Science graduates work in business, industry, government and universities and in teaching. They are employed in areas as diverse as pharmaceutical and medical research, occupational health and safety, environmental research and industry, wildlife management, manufacture of new products from Australia’s primary resources, forensic science, patent law, cognitive science, oceanography, food manufacture, food processing and research, science teaching, science journalism, meteorology, optics and applications of mathematics and statistics in the finance industry.
Additional information: Students generally study eight subjects in each of the three years of their program. The subjects you study will be determined by your selected major and minor with additional electives chosen from Science, Arts, Social Science, Engineering, Business or Built Environment. The wide range of majors and minors enables you to tailor your studies to your interests, and include both fundamental and applied science.
Substantial flexibility allows you to transfer between courses and majors after the first year, including transfer to advanced-level degree programs for appropriately performing students.
Combined degrees: Available in 429001 Science/Arts, Science/Social Science; 429002 Science/Education; 426000 Science/Law; 424000 Commerce/Science; 425014 Computer Science/Science; and 425011, 425014 Engineering/Science.
The Faculty of Science at UNSW leads in science teaching and research. The 2009 Good Universities Guide awarded UNSW the maximum five-star rating for 10 performance indicators placing UNSW above all other Australian universities and we were ranked No. 1 in excellence for teaching and learning under the Federal Government’s 2009 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund. The University is recognised for its strong links with industry and commerce. For further information call the Science Student Centre on 9385 7788, email science@unsw.edu.au or visit www.science.unsw.edu.au.
Flexibility and choice of specialisations: UNSW offers a wide range of Science degrees with flexible or structured programs tailored to the needs and ambitions of students and to the knowledge and skills sought by employers. There are also Science degrees designed to provide a basis for professional accreditation. Specialised and vocational degrees in Science at UNSW include Aviation, Biotechnology, Communications, Environmental Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Medical Science, Nanotechnology, Optometry and Psychology.
Talented students: UNSW offers high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in the Talented Student Program (TSP). To be eligible for selection, first year students must have obtained an ATAR or equivalent of 99.00 (other relevant criteria such as Olympiad participation will be considered). After first year students will need a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 85 (other criteria may also apply) for their continued participation. Under the TSP students are appointed an academic mentor who will involve them in special research projects to enhance their academic experience and potential. High-achieving students also have an opportunity for additional flexibility and acceleration of their program. Other benefits from being selected for this program include the opportunity to participate in student mentoring, school activities, international exchange, and the summer scholarship scheme.
Acceleration: High-achieving students should consult an academic program adviser prior to enrolment to discuss opportunities for acceleration based on exceptional scientific and mathematical achievements.
Combined degrees: The following degree programs can be combined with Science: 424000 Commerce, 425011, 425014 Engineering, 425014 Computer Science, 426000 Law, 429001 Social Science, 429001 Arts and 429002 Education.
Majors in Science: Anatomy, biochemistry, biological science (including zoology and botany), biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental earth science, environment and society*, food science, genetics, geography, geology, history and philosophy of science*, marine science (marine biology, marine geology or physical oceanography), materials science, mathematics, medical microbiology and immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, philosophy*, physical oceanography/meteorology, physics, physiology, psychology, safety science, spatial information systems, statistics, toxicology, vision science.
*These study plans have to be combined with a Science-based major.
Majors in Advanced Science: Anatomy, archaeology and palaeoenvironments*, biochemistry, biological science, chemistry, climate science*, ecology, genetics, geochemistry*, geosciences*, marine and coastal studies*, materials sciences, mathematical physics*, medical chemistry*, medical microbiology and immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience*, pharmacology, physical oceanography, physics, physics and astronomy*, physics and computing*, physiology, psychology, vision science.
*Study plans specifically designed for the advanced level and only available in the Advanced Science program.
High performance students: Talented students have the opportunity to participate in the High Performance plan. This gives students the flexibility to create their own program with the assistance of their academic advisor.
Majors in Advanced Maths: Applied mathematics, pure mathematics, quantitative risk*, statistics
*This study plan is by invitation only.
High performance students: Talented students have the opportunity to participate in the High Performance plan. This gives students the flexibility to create their own program with the assistance of their academic advisor.
| IFEE | International fee-paying course - course available to international applicants. |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-offs available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2009, no cut-off available. |