Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Science holds the key to many of the challenges – pandemics, climate change, antibiotic resistance – that threaten the world today. With the UTS Bachelor of Science, students can take their place at the forefront of a profession with the power to build resilience in both humanity and the planet….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Science holds the key to many of the challenges – pandemics, climate change, antibiotic resistance – that threaten the world today. With the UTS Bachelor of Science, students can take their place at the forefront of a profession with the power to build resilience in both humanity and the planet.
This flagship degree has been designed with flexibility in mind: with eight majors to choose from and extensive elective blocks on offer, students can build a degree that’s uniquely theirs. In their first year, they gain access to the ‘scientist’s toolkit’, a series of core subjects designed to help them critically analyse the ways in which science can help solve global problems.
From there, they can dive into specialist science subjects in their chosen major, working in world-class facilities and on industry-standard equipment. Our practice-based learning approach means students learn by doing, translating scientific theory into real-world practice. But they don’t just do it in the classroom: extensive professional experiences, from internships and field trips to global exchange placements, help bring their learning to life.
Science is about more than just what happens in the lab. UTS science students pair the study of hard science with the development of crucial professional skills – inquiry, reflection, innovation and communication – that prepare them for a diverse and thriving career.
What you’ll study
Students can choose from eight majors from the Mathematical and Physical Sciences or Life Sciences stream and build specialist skills in their chosen scientific discipline.
Chemistry
Physics
Biotechnology
Mathematics
Medical Science
Environmental Sciences
Flexible Life and Environment Sciences Stream
Flexible Chemical and Physical Sciences Stream
Careers
Bachelor of Science graduates are ready for a vast range of roles across the public and private sectors, as well as teaching and research opportunities within universities, research institutes and other educational organisations.
Chemistry: Skills in chemistry are in high demand across countless industries, including the food, medical, cosmetic, energy, mining, agricultural, pharmaceutical, chemical, construction and environmental sectors, among others.
Environmental Sciences: Graduates can work as scientific officers, research scientists, education officers, environmental officers, parks managers, environmental consultants, policy officers, science communicators or science educators in environmental protection, management or planning organisations, universities and research institutes, tourism and ecotourism bodies, zoos and wildlife parks, government agencies or environmental/sustainability consulting firms, or in schools, among others.
Mathematics: Graduates can apply their expertise across a vast range of sectors, from accounting and finance to marketing, transport, logistics and more.
Medical Science: Graduates can prepare for roles across the health care sector, including in public and private hospitals; clinical trial and tissue bank settings; public health units; government departments; diagnostic labs; biotechnology, health technology and pharmaceutical companies; medical device companies.
Physics: Graduates can apply their technical and modelling skills across a diverse range of sectors, including R&D, instrumentation, finance, IT, health and education.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
