Bachelor of Science
Macquarie University
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This course has been cancelled
About
Electricity. Antibiotics. Mobile phones. Clean water. Cars. These are just a microcosm of things that have changed our lives for the better 鈥� things we wouldn’t have without science. The聽future is filled with innovations we can’t even begin to imagine 鈥� innovations that will be brought to life by curious and pioneering minds.
The Bachelor of Science is for those excited by discovery and who question the norm. You’ll learn from world-renowned researchers who are addressing the big issues facing our global society, such as the changing environment, future materials and fuels, and biotechnology. You’ll be able to study complementary disciplines or non-science units that feed your curiosity. And you’ll be part of a community that has led many significant initiatives in recent years, including early climate change research, photonics, evolutionary biology and groundbreaking research in earth’s crustal systems.
Areas of study
Astronomy and astrophysics, biology, biomolecular sciences chemistry, biotechnology (from 2025), earth and environmental sciences, human biology, marine science (from 2025), mathematics, physics, psychological science, statistical data science (from 2025), statistical modelling.
Career opportunities
Banking and finance manager, entrepreneur, government adviser, policy adviser, project manager, research and development manager, science communication officer, science regulator, scientific researcher, scientific technician.
Practical experience
In your final year, you'll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation.
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Admission criteria
91桃色 with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: For astronomy and astrophysics, mathematics, statistical modelling and physics: HSC Mathematics Advanced (Band 4). If you haven’t met the required minimum level of achievement (Band 4) you can undertake an alternative introductory unit of study in that area.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, at least 2 units of science. For astronomy and astrophysics, mathematics, statistical modelling and physics: Physics. For mathematics and statistical modelling: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E2) or Mathematics Extension 2.
Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
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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
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