Bachelor of Engineering Science (BENS)

Back to top Program aims The Bachelor of Engineering Science is a tertiary level program designed to educate engineering technologists in the theory, methods and practices necessary to function as an engineering technologist.

It is also designed so that students are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia (as an Engineering Technologist) and other appropriate professional bodies.

To this end, the program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge of a branch of engineering practice, appropriate to those functioning at engineering technologist level with the personal, professional, and technical knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to practice within an appropriate social, cultural, industrial and environmental context.

Core courses

The courses that comprise the core studies program are shown in the following table:

Footnotes * The Semester 3 offering of this course is offered in odd numbered years only.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 14, tertiary entrance rank 70 or equivalent qualification.^

• Subject Pre-requisites: English (4,SA) and Mathematics B (4, SA) or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Program objectives

Upon successful completion of the degree, students should be able to:

1. Display systematic knowledge that underpins relevant engineering theory and practice in the technology domain.
2. Recognise the social purpose of engineering technology and explain the relationship between human-made products and systems, and community needs.
3. Apply well-researched, innovative, industry systems approaches to solve a range of well-defined engineering problems, and to address issues of sustainable practice in diverse environmental, technical and social contexts.
4. Apply relevant management skills and design processes within the domain of engineering technologists to enable the delivery of engineering projects within given constraints.
5. Make appropriate judgements by critically evaluating evidence, identifying and analysing ethical issues and applying cultural competencies, including those relevant to indigenous peoples
6. Communicate effectively in English and interpret information for diverse audiences using oral, written and technology-based approaches; and apply effective competencies as a leader, team member and individual within the domain of engineering technologists.
7. Engage in lifelong learning through reflection, and be accountable for their personal and professional actions by managing and monitoring personal performance.