Bachelor of Science

The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Science is for those who are interested in understanding the world around us and how it works. Science underpins technology, industry, business, agriculture, environmental management, research and development, health, and information technology. Discover a new way of learning and develop practical skills that will enhance your science knowledge and make you a highly employable science graduate.

Learning from leading science researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. You’ll be able to follow your passions and customise your study the option for a double major or extended studies with a wide range of disciplinary choices.

Areas of study

Newcastle Majors: Biodiversity and conservation, biological sciences; chemistry of advanced materials; earth sciences; geography; mathematics; medicinal and organic chemistry; physics; psychology; statistics. Central Coast Majors: Biodiversity and conservation; psychology. Core courses: professional scientific thinking, communicating as a scientist, lab and fieldwork skills, career planning, problem solving, project planning and implementation.

Career opportunities

Animal biologist, botanist, chemist, climatologist, conservationist/ecologist, geographer, geologist, mathematician, marine biologist, microbiologist, neuroscientist, oceanographer, physicist, statistician.

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete the accredited Physics major are eligible for accreditation through The Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Graduates who complete the accredited Statistics major are eligible for accreditation on becoming a member of the Statistical Society of Australia.

Graduates who complete the Geology major will be eligible for entry into the graduate category of the Australasian Institute of Minerals and Metallurgy.

To prepare you for engagement with the wider scientific community, you’ll have the opportunity to attend seminars, present research and build a diverse network of professional relationships.

• The Bachelor of Science (Physics major) is currently seeking reaccreditation by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Students will be able to become an associate member of the institute while studying, and a full member upon graduation.
• The Bachelor of Science (Statistics major) is currently seeking reaccreditation by the Statistical Society of Australia. Students will be able to become an associate member of the institute while studying, and a full member upon graduation.

Practical experience

Students will have access to world-class facilities including our nanoscience and chemistry laboratories and mathematics grid room. Throughout your degree you’ll
participate in lab work to help develop your analytical, research and communication
skills. From the first week of your degree, you will be in the field as we use the campus as our personal living laboratory. You will also take part in field trips, seminar presentations and workshops to enhance classroom theory and apply it to real-life situations.

As a student progresses, laboratory work becomes more complex and advanced.
By third year, students will have the opportunity to undertake individual research or
industry experiences. They also take part in problem-based learning, seminar presentations and workshops. Work integrated learning opportunities may include volunteer work with Oakvale Wildlife Park and the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC).

Honours

Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent)  to students based on merit.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Newcastle current fee information.