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Bachelor of Science | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Science |
Abbreviation: | BSc |
UOW Course Code: | 742 |
CRICOS Code: | 003283D |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | Minimum 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring* |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 757621 |
*Mid-year entry for the Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation Biology or Physical Geography) must be in consultation with the relevant Head of the School. For these majors, the minimum duration to complete the degree after mid-year entry is 3½ years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Overview
Students may gain a comprehensive education in Science by selecting a major study and a range of elective subjects. The major areas of study comprise: Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry,Geology, Physical Geography, Ecology & Conservation Biology and Environment.
The flexible structure of the major and electives allows students to design their study program to meet their particular interests and abilities. Students may combine their chosen Science major with a second major chosen from outside the Faculty, or with a range of elective subjects.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with a specific discipline area of science. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills in locating, discriminating and explaining information in relation to an area of science. | ||||||
| 3 | Exercise critical thinking and problem solving. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrate how knowledge and skills in an area of science can be applied in scientific or scholarly works. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Science, a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points, as outlined below.
Please note:
- Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent), normally in the first year.
- Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.
- Students must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of 300-level subjects.
- Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.
Major Study Areas
Students complete one major chosen from disciplines located in the Faculty. A major study consists of at least 90 credit points from the Science Schedule, including the specified core subjects for one of the Bachelor of Science disciplines:
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Physical Geography
- Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Environment
Students complete elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points to 144. Electives may be chosen from the recommended electives lists, Science Schedule or General Schedule, and may include a selection of complementary or contrasting subjects, or other subjects with the approval of the Course Coordinator or Head of School. Students may also wish to use these electives to study a minor from the General Schedule of Minors.
Honours
Students with a good academic record, particularly in third year, are encouraged to proceed to the Honours year in the discipline of their major. The Honours year is a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research.
For further information refer to the separate entry for the Bachelor of Science (Honours).
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au