Bachelor of Science

This Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) allows you to prepare for a career as a scientist in one of the following major specialisations:Biology Applied Chemistry PhysicsThere are suggested plans for each of these specialisations to ensure that you derive the appropriate depth of understanding for your major field.

In addition, you can individualise your program to an extent by taking other science courses offered by the School of Science.

This allows you a degree of flexibility to combine a major field of study with a variety of other science courses to help achieve your vocational and academic goals.

The common first year ensures that all students have a foundation of academic experience across many fields of science.

This breadth of experience will enhance your employability and also enable you to make an informed decision about your intended major and/ or any individualisation of your course of study.This program has two capstone, work integrated learning (WIL) courses:

ONPS2335 The Professional Scientist where you work in teams to develop a research proposal and ONPS2186 Science Project, where you engage in an independent science project;

this may be in an industry or external lab.Most of the courses in this program are taught face to face at the Melbourne city campus.

Some courses are taught at the Bundoora campus.

Year One of Program

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from your chosen Science Major. Please refer to the list of Major courses at the end of this program structure document

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Select and Complete Five (5) Courses from your chosen Science Major. Please refer to the list of Major courses at the end of this program structure document.

Select and Complete Two (2) courses from the Science Options list at the end of the program structure:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete Four (4) Courses from your chosen Science Major: Please refer to the list of Majors at the end of this program structure document:

Select and Complete Two (2) courses from Science Options list at the end of the program structure:

AND (

Science Major List: Biological Science Major

Year One: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Year Two: Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

OR

Applied Chemistry Major

Year One: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Year Two: Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

OR

Physics Major

Year One: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Year Two: Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

) AND

Science Options

Year Two and Three Science Options

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education, or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Completing the Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) will provide you with the following Program Learning Outcomes:

PLO-1 Understanding science

PLO-1.1 You will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to apply the scientific method in practice.

PLO-1.2 You will demonstrate an understanding of the role and relevance of science in society.

PLO-1.3 You will demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of evidence in the continuous evolution of scientific knowledge.

PLO-2 Scientific knowledge

PLO-2.1 You will have broad knowledge in your chosen discipline, with deep knowledge in its core concepts.

PLO-2.2 You will have knowledge in at least one discipline other than your primary discipline and some understanding of interdisciplinary linkages.

PLO-3 Inquiry and Problem Solving

PLO-3.1 You will be able to plan and carry out a research project under supervision, showing the development of some capacity for independent work.

PLO-3.2 You will be able to gather, critically review and synthesise information relevant to a scientific inquiry or research project.

PLO-3.3 You will be able to choose appropriate tools and methods to solve scientific problems within your area of specialization.

PLO-3.4 You will demonstrate well-developed problem solving skills, applying your knowledge and using your ability to think analytically and creatively.

PLO-3.5 You will possess an ability to accurately record, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate your research findings.

PLO-4 Communication

PLO-4.1 You will be able to communicate the solution to a problem or the results of a scientific investigation using effective oral, written and presentation skills.

PLO-4.2 You will be able to communicate the solution to a problem or the results of a scientific investigation using appropriate methods for different audiences.

PLO-5 Personal and professional responsibility

PLO-5.1 You will develop a capacity for independent and self-directed work.

PLO-5.2 You will work responsibly, safely, legally and ethically.

PLO-5.3 You will develop an ability to work collaboratively.