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Bachelor of Science

ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Course code: QTAC013001UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical Sciences, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Sunshine Coast · QLD

Course overview

This degree is designed to provide flexibility, while preparing students for a variety of work opportunities. Students will develop specialist skills through their choice of majors and minors in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Ecology, Mathematics, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Genetics, Microbiology and Sustainability. In this program students will graduate with depth and breadth of scientific knowledge and gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, and research methods. They can choose additional introductory courses in mathematics for those interested in specialisation. Students will learn in specialised labs and gain hands-on experience during field studies, preparing them for work in professional scientific settings. For more information, visit Bachelor of Science at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Arts/B Science; B Business/B Science; B Education (Secondary)/B Science.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Depending on major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, biotechnology, environmental protection.
Majors
Biology; biotechnology; chemistry; ecology; mathematics.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.4-25.2

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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Student profile

Total students23
#2025
Higher education entry7 · 30.4%
30.4%
School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
<5%
Secondary education7 · 30.4%
30.4%
Vocational pathway0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Other entry pathwaysN/P · N/P%
N/P%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Sunshine CoastQLDJuly 2026
  • Sunshine CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Sunshine CoastQLD