Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management)

This Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)/Bachelor of Business (Management) allows you to prepare for a career in management roles in science-based organisations.

Your management courses give you a broad base of business management understanding.

The Applied Science component allows you to specialise in one of the following majors:Biology Biotechnology Chemistry PhysicsThese four major specialisations can be individualised 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 professional and academic goals.

You will also have the option of completing the Applied Science/Business (Management) double degree program with a major by transferring to a discipline specific program title.

The common first year courses taken with other students in the Applied Science discipline will ensure that you establish 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 on the manner in which you wish to individualise your program of study.Science Project (ONPS2186) serves as a capstone experience in which you will be encouraged to undertake a project in a lab/work simulated environment within your selected major.The Professional Scientist (ONPS2335) serves as a capstone project, where you will be working in teams.

This involves working in a relevant industry context in which your team will be provided feedback from industry counterparts.This program is delivered on campus, though some courses may be available online.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Core Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Math Options:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Physics Options:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Biology and Biotechnology Options:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Chemistry Options:

Complete the following Two (2) Courses from the Biology and Biotechnology Major:

Complete the following Two (2) Courses from the Chemistry Major:

Complete the following Two (2) Courses from the Physics Major:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Complete the following Five (5) Courses from the Biology Major:

Complete the following Five (5) Courses from the Biotechnology Major:

Complete the following Five (5) Courses from the Chemistry Major:

Complete the following Five (5) Courses from the Physics Major:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Core Courses:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses from the Biology Major:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses from the Biotechnology Major:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses from the Chemistry Major:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses from the Physics Major:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Core Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Science Options:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from:

For Domestic Applicants:

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a study score in units 3 and 4 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.

OR

an equivalent senior secondary certificate qualification from another Australian state or territory, with at least the equivalent performance in Mathematics and English subjects/units at year 12 level.

For International Applicants:

Prerequisites

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.

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 requirements web page.

The Program develops the following Program Learning Outcomes for Bachelor of Science:

PLO 1: Understanding science:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to apply the scientific method in practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role and relevance of science in society.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of evidence in the continuous evolution of scientific knowledge.

PLO-2: Scientific knowledge

• Broad knowledge in your chosen discipline, with deep knowledge in its core concepts.
• Knowledge in at least one discipline other than your primary discipline and some understanding of interdisciplinary linkages.

PLO-3: Inquiry and Problem Solving

• Plan and carry out a research project under supervision, showing the development of some capacity for independent work.
• Gather, critically review and synthesise information relevant to a scientific inquiry or research project.
• You will be able to choose appropriate tools and methods to solve scientific problems within your area of specialization.
• Well-developed problem solving skills, applying your knowledge and using your ability to think analytically and creatively.
• Ability to accurately record, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate your research findings.

PLO-4: Communication

• Communicate the solution to a problem or the results of a scientific investigation using effective oral, written and presentation skills.
• 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

• Develop a capacity for independent and self-directed work.
• Work responsibly, safely, legally and ethically.
• Work collaboratively.

The Program develops the following Program Learning Outcomes for Bachelor of Business (Management):