Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Advanced)
University of Sydney
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This is a specialised stream within 513900 Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science for students completing a Science major, that will enable you to develop the skills required for postgraduate study and research. To complete the Advanced stream you will complete one major from a set of available majors in Science with sufficient Advanced units, and a sequence in Arts.
Areas of study
Refer to 513900 Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science. You will complete a Science major with advanced units, a sequence of units in Arts and a sequence in Liberal Studies.
Table A Science majors with advanced units of study include: anatomy and histology; applied medical science; biochemistry and molecular biology; biology; chemistry; computer science; data science; ecology and evolutionary biology; environmental studies; financial mathematics and statistics; genetics and genomics; geography; geology and geophysics; immunology and pathology; infectious diseases; marine science; mathematical modelling and computation; mathematics; medicinal chemistry; microbiology; neuroscience; pharmacology; physics; physiology; plant science; psychological science; statistics.
Career opportunities
Refer to 513200 Bachelor of Arts or 513910 Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
Most majors are recognised by the relevant professional association.
Practical experience
You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through interdisciplinary project units with industry, community or research projects.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government provides funds for student travel and accommodation for first year where eligibility requirements are met. The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Depends on majors or units of study chosen. Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.
Note: Depending on the choice of major and minor, students enrolled in Science and combined Science degrees may be required to undertake units of study in mathematics during their undergraduate degree.
Guaranteed selection rank: 95.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.