Bachelor of Science

Biology (L, DE*) Engineering (L) Environmental Chemistry Human Biology(L, GC, DE) Information Technology (DE) Mathematics(DE) Psychology (CH, DE). *Include on-campus, residential workshops Please note: S Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). 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Table of contents Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of a Bachelor of Science degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points), comprising: four (4) units from Part A, and at least one major from Part B, and the remaining twelve (12) units from Part B and/or Part C, and at least six (6) of the twenty-four (24) units must be “Advanced” units Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, who have successfully completed eight (8) units from Part A and/or Part B of the Schedule of Units, with no more than four (4) units awarded as Advanced Standing, may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor of Science. Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, who have successfully completed sixteen (16) units from the Schedule of Units, with no more than eight (8) units awarded as Advanced Standing, may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Science following withdrawal from candidature from the Bachelor of Science. Advanced standing Students who have completed the Southern Cross University College Associate Degree of Science will be granted sixteen (16) units of Advanced Standing. Schedule of units PART A SCI10002 - Science in Society Select one of the following based on the Major (see notes) BHS20008 - Quantitative Methods in Psychology Note 1 MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis Note 2 MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis Note 3 For the Human Biology Major please select one of the following two units MWF10663 - Research and Evidence Based Practice MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health Select one of the following units ENV00224 - Internship Study Note 4 SCI00211 - Integrated Project Note 4 PART B Environmental Chemistry Major Information Technology Major Biology Major Engineering Major Human Biology Major Mathematics Major Psychology Major PART C Electives Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Information Technology Major Biology Major Engineering Major Human Biology Major Mathematics Major Psychology Major Environmental Chemistry Major Notes Note 1: Choose this unit for the Psychology major Note 2: Choose this unit for the Biology & Environmental Chemistry majors Note 3: Choose this unit for the Information Technology, Engineering & Mathematics majors Note 4: Double-weighted unit Note 5: Advanced Unit Note 6: Choose this unit for the Human Biology major Note 7: Choose this unit for the Human Biology major Note 8: If you do not choose this unit you must choose MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health in session 2 Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.