Bachelor of Science
Bachelor's degree
In Canberra (Australia)
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Bachelor's degree
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Canberra (Australia)
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COURSE VIDEO Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney 01:09 A Bachelor of Science opens up a world of opportunity. Whether you dream about being at the cutting edge of research, learning how to analyse and think critically, or just want to help make the planet a better place, a Bachelor of Science will give you highly sought-after skills for a huge range of careers—from the sciences and beyond.
As a Sydney Science student, you will be part of the science faculty that’s ranked top in Australia in terms of scientific output (ranked first by SCImago for the past 6 years). You will be taught by the best and most dedicated scientific thinkers, including members of the Australian Academy of Sciences, to Laureate Fellows and many staff members who have won prestigious Eureka Prizes. You will learn in world-class facilities, including the multi-million-dollar Australian Institute for Nanoscience and the Charles Perkins Centre for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
With 29 majors to choose from and a flexible degree plan, the three-year Bachelor of Science allows you to find your own path. In your first year, you’ll be gaining essential knowledge in the fundamental sciences with general subjects. Your second and third years will be for specialising in your chosen major, with the option to take elective subjects from other faculties. You can even take up to one third of your BSc in non-science areas.
By the end of your degree, you’ll be armed with the skills to embark on a huge range of careers, from the sciences and beyond. And, you’ll be joining an elite population of science alumni that include the ABC’s Commissioning Editor of Science and Nature Documentaries, Karina Holden and the CEO of Google France, Nick Leeder.
If you’re ready to get started, then we’re ready to help you. Join us.
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- Credit
- GCSE Mathematics
- Skills and Training
- Mathematics
Course programme
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Study planYou can undertake the Bachelor of Science full-time over three years or part-time over six years. To complete the Bachelor of Science, you must undertake 144 credit points (cp) worth of units (ie. subjects). A typical unit of study has a value of 6cp. Full-time students normally enrol in 48cp worth of units each year. Each student is required to complete at least one science major. It is important to start planning your major in first year, because most second and third year units of study have prerequisites. The degree structure allows for the completion of two majors and you can find out which units constitute a major by reading the Enrolment Guide in the Science Handbook. You also have to complete a minimum of 12cp of mathematics during your course. In first year, you will normally complete 48cp of junior units, and this normally includes 12cp of maths units. In second year you will normally enrol in 48cp of intermediate units and in third year you will enrol in 48cp of senior units. 24cp of these senior units will constitute your major.
SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Mathematics Mathematics Junior Science Elective 1 Junior Science Elective 1 Junior Science Elective 2 Junior Science Elective 2 Elective Elective 24 credit points 24 credit pointsYear 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Major 1 Intermediate Unit Major 1 Intermediate Unit Major 2 Intermediate Unit or Elective Major 2 Intermediate Unit or Elective Intermediate Science Elective Intermediate Science Elective Intermediate or Senior Elective Intermediate or Senior Science Elective 24 credit points 24 credit pointsYear 3
Semester 1 Semester 2 Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Major 2 or Elective Major 2 or Elective Major 2 or Elective Major 2 or Elective 24 credit points 24 credit pointsAdditional information
Bachelor of Science