Bachelor of Science (Advanced Materials)
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Program Code
LBAM
SATAC Code
434011 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 89.50 (for 2014)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 95.00 (for 2015)
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Prerequisites
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Assumed Knowledge
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- Obtained 80 credits from SACE Stage 2, of which 60 are Tertiary Admission Subjects;
- Obtained a competitive ATAR;
- Obtained an achievement score of C- or higher in at least one of the following SACE Stage 2 subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Geology;
AND
- Obtained an achievement score of C- or higher in at least one of the following SACE Stage 2 mathematics subjects: Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies or Specialist Mathematics.
Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have:
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; OR
- Completed the University Foundation Studies program.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
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Aim
The BSc (Advanced Materials) prepares students for a professional career in materials science in one of the areas of priority interest to South Australia, namely, minerals, water and energy technology, biotechnology or environmental remediation.
Content & Structure
This is a multi-disciplinary science program focused on priority areas of science for South Australia, namely the Mining, Water, Energy and Biotechnology sectors.
This is a three year science program. The first year offers students courses in fundamental foundation sciences. At the end first year students take the course Materials for the Future, which helps them to start making decisions about their elective options in second and third year.
The total number of units required to complete the program is 108.
This is a three year science program. The first year offers students courses in fundamental foundation sciences. At the end first year students take the course Materials for the Future, which helps them to start making decisions about their elective options in second and third year.
The total number of units required to complete the program is 108.
