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Bachelor of Science

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: QTAC316061UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

In this course, students can select and study subjects from their major starting in first year, and continue to specialise in second and third years. Students participate in fieldwork and practical experience. They undertake hands-on study and research in areas such as tropical rainforests, coastal wetlands, mangroves, tropical savannah, and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as in more traditional science areas. The Physics major of this course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) while the Chemistry major is accredited with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). JCU Offer Guarantee: JCU offers guaranteed admissions to most courses if a minimum ATAR is achieved. Learn more here: Guaranteed Admission at JCU. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Science at JCU.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Arts/B Science; B Engineering (Hons)/B Science; B Science/B Laws.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

~54.22%-55.11%
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students83
#2025
Higher education entry18 · 21.7%
21.7%
School leavers (ATAR)28 · 33.7%
33.7%
Secondary education11 · 13.3%
13.3%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students21 · 25.3%
25.3%

Course curriculum

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References

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Official course pagejcu.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comApplication centreqtac.edu.auBachelor of Science at JCUjcu.edu.auAustralia Awards Scholarshipssearch.studyaustralia.gov.auInternational Excellence Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auJCU Brisbane Scholarshipjcu.edu.auRobert Logan Memorial Grantsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information