Bachelor of Science

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

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

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

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

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

There are no prerequisites for entry into this program however Stage 2: Chemistry; Mathematical Methods; Physics; or equivalent knowledge, are prerequisites for some courses in some majors. Further details are available in the program schedule rules and notes.

OR
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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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

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Applied Physics

Biology for Science

Chemistry for Science

Ecosystem Sciences

Applied Earth Sciences

Mathematics

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Environmental Remote Sensing	GEOE 2022	4.5
Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences	GEOE 1018	4.5
Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis	GEOE 2026	4.5
Web Cartography	GEOE 3019	4.5

Quantitative Methods in Health	MATH 1065	4.5
Mathematics for Laboratory Sciences	MATH 1039	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students in the Mathematics major must enrol in this course.

2. Students in the Applied Physics major must enrol in this course. If students are also completing a Mathematics Major the course required for the Mathematics Major should be completed (Rule 1).

3. Students who are not completing the Mathematics or Applied Physics majors must enrol in one of these courses. This course is the foundation mathematics course for the program.

4. Majors: (a) Students must select two science majors (36 units each), (b) Students who are interested in taking a major in another area of science not listed in the program schedule must seek Program Director approval.

5. This course may be selected from university-wide electives from any discipline

6. This course may be selected from the Electives list below, or from the university-wide electives from any discipline.

Notes

1. The Major in Applied Physics has prerequisite knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics and Mathematical Methods or equivalent knowledge. Students who do not have the assumed knowledge must discuss options with their program director to take `equivalent knowledge' courses as electives in their program.

2. The Major in Chemistry for Science has prerequisite knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Chemistry or equivalent knowledge. Students who do not have the prerequisites must discuss options with their program director to take `equivalent knowledge' courses as electives in their program.

3. The Major in Mathematics has prerequisite knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent knowledge. Students who do not have the prerequisites must discuss options with their program director to take `equivalent knowledge' courses as electives in their program.

4. Further studies - Students who intend to apply for subsequent entry into either a UniSA STEM or UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences honours program should seek Program Director advice in order to complete extra courses in the area of the relevant major.

5. Students selecting the internship course should contact the STEM Industry Experience team via their Program Director for further advice.

6. Students should contact STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au for a study plan relevant to the Major areas of study you have chosen.

7. Students undertaking the Chemistry for Science, Biology for Science, or Mathematics majors may have other project course options available. Please see Program Director for further information.

8. This course is subject to availability and students may be required to obtain their own Internship opportunity. Students should have a minimum GPA of 5. Students must have prior Program Director approval before enrolling.