Undergraduate course
The University of Newcastle
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Gone are the days of the stereotypical scientist – in today's society, scientists need to work across research, industry and discipline boundaries to create innovative solutions to the world’s most complex issues. You might work in a lab, discovering life-changing scientific breakthroughs. Maybe you see yourself using science to shape government policy – or something else entirely. The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) will allow you to join a high-achieving cohort and create your own academic adventure. Tailor your majors and professional pathways to achieve your career goals. You’ll have access to specialised mentoring, exposure to the wider Faculty of Science community and additional opportunities to participate in work-integrated learning and industry engagement. Areas of study:
Biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, geography, mathematics and statistics, physics and psychology.
Animal biologist, botanist, chemist, climatologist, conservationist/ecologist, geographer, geologist, mathematician, marine biologist, microbiologist, neuroscientist, oceanographer, physicist, statistician.
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.
Students will have access to world-class facilities including our nanoscience and chemistry laboratories. Throughout your degree you’ll participate in lab work to help develop your analytical, research and communication skills. You will also take part in field trips, seminar presentations and workshops to enhance classroom theory and apply it to real-life situations.
As students progress, 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.
Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
Recommended studies: Applicants should have solid background in Mathematics, and have completed at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth And Environmental Sciences, Investigating Science, Physics, or Science extension (or equivalent).
Additional selection criteria: Predicted minimum selection rank for 2021 is 95.00.
If you completed higher education or partial higher education studies your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes.
If you studied vocational education and training, the type of qualification, whether or not you completed it, and if it was graded or competency-based, will all be taken into consideration to assess your eligibility for admission.
If you haven't completed any formal secondary, VET or higher education studies we offer a range of options to get you on the pathway to your dream degree.
If you have already successfully undertaken relevant study at another higher education institution or from the TAFE/VET sector, you may be granted credit on enrolment in a program. This is in addition to using that study to help determine your rank and eligibility to enter a program at the University of Newcastle.
View all details of this course on the UON website.
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Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.