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Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LBSC

SATAC Code
434101 (Packaged)
434201 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 70.00 (for 2024)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 70.00 (for 2025)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The aim of this program is to provide a broad science education achieved through a combination of majors from the science disciplines of Applied Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Ecosystem Sciences, Mathematics, and Applied Earth Sciences. The program aims to produce graduates who have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of the sciences they have elected to study. An emphasis on laboratory and fieldwork is designed to give graduates the necessary skills to apply their knowledge in a field of scientific endeavour. The program also provides an appropriate science preparation for intending secondary science teachers.

Content & Structure

To qualify for the award a student must complete 108 units comprising of six core courses including fundamental studies in communication and mathematics (27 units), two science majors (72 units), and two electives (9 units).

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
YEAR 1
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional and Technical Communication COMM 1065 4.5
Quantitative Methods in Health MATH 1065 4.5 Rule(s): 3
OR
Mathematics for Laboratory Sciences MATH 1039 4.5 Rule(s): 3
OR 4.5
Calculus 1 MATH 1054 4.5 Rule(s): 2
OR
Statistical Methods MATH 1068 4.5 Rule(s): 1
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Astronomy and the Universe PHYS 1015 4.5
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Atomic, Nuclear, and Radiation Science NASC 3015 4.5
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Space Missions NASC 2010 4.5
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Elective 4.5 Rule(s): 5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Elective 4.5 Rule(s): 6
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
STEM Internship 15 Days NASC 4022 4.5 Note(s): 8
OR
Applied Science Project PHYS 3002 4.5 Note(s): 7
Major 1 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 1,2,3 Rule(s): 4

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