Bachelor of Science

Bachelor

Do you want to be at the forefront of global challenges? The University of Notre Dame Australia's three-year Bachelor of Science degree has been designed to prepare you to take on the challenges facing our world today and in the future.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

3555, 045168D

Study Mode

In person

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences

Do you want to be at the forefront of global challenges? The University of Notre Dame Australia's three-year Bachelor of Science degree has been designed to prepare you to take on the challenges facing our world today and in the future. You will gain knowledge and skills across several science areas, increase job possibilities, and build depth of learning through a specialist Science Stream aligned to your specific interests. Get in contact today to find out more about this exciting degree.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

If you want to make a career in the field of science, this degree is a perfect choice. You will study core interdisciplinary Science courses, including experimental design, maths, biology, chemistry, and ecology. These courses provide the basis for strong skills in scientific investigation, including data collection and analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication and ensure versatile graduates. These skills are highly sought after by employers and applicable to many workplaces both within and outside the field of Science.

Building on these core Science courses, you will deepen your study of Science by selecting a Science Stream that matches your interests: Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science, or Multidisciplinary Science. Each Stream ensures in-depth knowledge and skill development through practical hands-on experience in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field.

Science Streams

Biology & Environment
Environment & Heritage
Human & Medical Science
Multidisciplinary Science

Majors

Archaeology
Biology
Environmental Management

Minors

You may incorporate greater breadth of perspective and experience by studying courses from one or more areas of secondary interest, such as Journalism, Screen Arts (formerly, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Business Studies or Behavioural Science.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Science Stream you choose. Combining complementary study areas can strengthen career prospects and provide greater flexibility in your options for graduate employment. The Bachelor of Science is excellent preparation for further postgraduate study in Science and other areas such as Education and Medicine. See individual Science Streams for more career and study information.

Course structure

Required Core Science courses

Eight (8) courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels create an interdisciplinary Science core.

SCIE1001 Fundamentals of Science Research and Communication
SCEI1000 Introduction to Chemistry
SCIE1150 Introduction to Biological Science
MATH1000 Applied Mathematics for Science
ENVR2330 Australian Ecology: from Theory to Practice
HLTH2270 Data Analysis and Experimental Design
SCIE3350 Directed Science Research
SCIE3900 Science Internship

Plus a Science Stream

Each Science Stream is made up of a minimum of seven (7) courses to deepen your learning. You are required to select one of the following streams:

Biology & Environment
Environment & Heritage
Human & Medical Science
Multidisciplinary Science

Plus six (6) Elective courses - Majors

Students can use elective courses to build a Major in Archaeology, Biology or Environmental Management, OR complete a Minor in a non-science area.

Minors

You may incorporate greater breadth of perspective and experience by studying courses from one or more areas of secondary interest, such as Journalism, Film & Screen Production, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Business Studies, Behavioural Science or Preventative Health.

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the Bachelor of Science program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

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