Bachelor of Science

A Bachelor of Science opens up a world of opportunity.

Whether you dream of joining the forefront of research, learning how to analyse and think critically or making the planet a better place, a Bachelor of Science will give you highly sought-after skills for a huge range of careers.At Sydney you will be taught by dedicated scientific thinkers, including members of the Australian Academy of Science, Australian Research Council Fellows and prestigious prize winners.

You will study in world-class facilities, including the multimillion-dollar Sydney Nanoscience Hub and the Charles Perkins Centre, with its focus on diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.With more than 40 science majors, programs and streams to choose from (everything from biology and chemistry to computer science and physics) plus a pool of shared majors from across the University and a flexible degree plan, this three-year degree allows you to find your own path.

In your first year, you'll gain essential knowledge in the fundamental sciences.

In second and third years you will specialise in your chosen stream with the option to take elective subjects from across the University.You can choose your subjects from our academic schools:

• Agroecosystems (major in Animal Production) (Program)
• Agroecosystems (major in Plant Production) (Program)
• Agroecosystems (major in Soil Science and Hydrology) (Program)
• Anatomy and Histology (Major)
• Anatomy and Histology (Minor)
• Animal Health, Disease and Welfare (Major)
• Animal Health, Disease and Welfare (Minor)
• Animal Production (Major)
• Animal Production (Minor)
• Applied Medical Science (Major)
• Applied Medical Science (Minor)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Major)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Minor)
• Biology (Major)
• Biology (Minor)
• Cell and Developmental Biology (Major)
• Cell and Developmental Biology (Minor)
• Chemistry (Major)
• Chemistry (Minor)
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Admission criteria

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

• a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
• English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Prerequisites

This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.

Credit for previous study

If you've already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study

Units of Study