C10347v3 Bachelor of Advanced Science

The Bachelor of Advanced Science is designed specifically to develop student learning using an inquiry-oriented and research-immersion model.

Students engage in a number of research project subjects based on their chosen major, which include environmental biotechnology;

pharmaceutical sciences;

and pre-medicine.

Students are placed with world-leading research scientists and learn 'on the job', actively mentored in research teams learning theory through real-time application and solving real-world problems.

More than just a work placement, this course is a holistic learning experience designed to train the next generation of scientists and health professionals.Environmental Biotechnology major:

This major combines biology and engineering, in order to manage microbes that impact upon the environments that we depend upon (including bioremediation, mine waste management), as well as using microbes to solve problems that can lead to commercial end products, such as biofuels, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, or agricultural feedstocks.

The diversity of microbes with novel traits is immense:

a new style of scientist with a specialist background is needed to not only bioprospect these habitats and identify which microbes can be used to solve environmental challenges, but also to solve increasingly complex issues in a sustainable way.

This involves thinking of the biological possibilities, the commercial feasibility, and the engineering requirements necessary to solve an issue.

This requires a broad set of skills, and increasingly, cross-disciplinary thinking.

Students develop advanced skills in bioinformatics, microbial ecology, as well as the fundamental sciences to prepare them for an exciting career in the ever expanding field of biotechnology, having a specific focus on environmental applications and solutions to the changing globe.

Pre-Medicine major:

This major is distinguished by its strong focus on practices and theory that underlie both medical research and the health professions.

The aim is to optimally prepare graduates for health professional careers, including post-graduate medical degree.

Pharmaceutical Sciences major:

Students learn practises and concepts that are critical for pharmaceutical science progressions.

This major is also designed to facilitate an entry pathway to the Master of Pharmacy (C04252).

Students must complete 144 credit points, made up of a 102-credit-point major selection, 24 credit points of electives and 18 credit points of core subjects. Majors are available in: pre-medicine; pharmaceutical sciences; and environmental biotechnology.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.

Course completion requirements

Course diagram

Course program

The following examples show typical full-time programs for each of the majors.

Environmental Biotechnology major

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Pre-Medicine major, Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Pre-Medicine major, Spring commencing

Year 1

Spring session

Summer session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Autumn session

Pharmaceutical Sciences major, Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.