Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.This degree provides you the option to combine specialisations from science and engineering to create a truly customised degree that delivers a powerful blend of knowledge and skills.If you enjoy pursuing your curiosity and understanding the world around you, consider yourself an innovator, and are passionate about shaping the world from our living laboratory, our science majors provides a gateway to an exciting world of immersive learning and discovery.This combines perfectly with your choice of engineering specialisations, are you learn to be a collaborator who balances creative design, analysis and applied science to design, build and manage structures, machines, manufacturing processes and infrastructure.You will learn how to cross disciplines, and borders, embracing the challenge of creating the world of tomorrow.

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering requires the completion of 525 credit points comprising:

• 375 credit points of Engineering units in accordance with the requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours less the four non-Engineering Elective units; and
• 150 credit points of Science units, consisting of a Bachelor of Science major and four science Discipline Elective units.

Please refer to the structures for P4D Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours and P3O Bachelor of Science for further details.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. We anticipate that the lowest ATAR that will receive an offer for this course in 2021 will be 80.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

This course does not admit students on the basis of higher education study. You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

Note, course transfers will be considered, as follows:

Students who have completed Year 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours or the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) may be permitted to transfer to the combined Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering provided they have passed all units comprising Year 1 with a GPA of 4.5. Students who have completed Year 1 in a cognate area (for example, a Bachelor of Science) may be granted entry to the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering program on a case by case basis.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

This course does not admit students on the basis of VET / TAFE study.

You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

This course does not admit students on the basis of work or life experience.

You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

Subject Prerequisites

These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:

Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent

Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)

Note, while there are no subject pre-requisites that must be met for the Bachelor of Science component of this combined degree some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

Major

Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies

Chemistry

Chemistry

Environmental Remediation

Chemistry

Molecular Bioscience (formerly Biochemistry)

Chemistry

Mathematics

Mathematics Methods

Statistics and Decision Science

General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods

Physics

Physics and Mathematics Methods

Food Innovation and Safety

Chemistry (recommended but not required)

Marine Biology

Chemistry (recommended but not required)

Microbiology

Chemistry (recommended but not required)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Admissions and application information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.