Course Overview

About This Course

Do you like problem-solving, researching and experimenting? Boost your future science career with business acumen. This double degree provides an essential understanding of business and science, with the ability to specialise in fields within both disciplines. You'll also begin building expertise with research projects in a scientific field of your choice. Graduate career-ready with professional experiences built into your studies. As part of the Commerce degree, you'll experience UNSW's unique Integrated First Year, where you'll learn to solve complex, multi-layered problems that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the business world. Over the five-year, full-time program, you'll learn from leading academics at the school ranked #1 in Sydney for Business & Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). With 15 majors on offer, you'll build your degree around your passions and purpose. In the Advanced Science (Honours) degree, you'll put theory into practice to solve real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Choose from 24 majors, including biotechnology, chemistry, neuroscience, mathematics and advanced physics.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

2026 Lowest Selection Rank (ATAR + adjustment factors): 97.0
2026 A Levels: 17.0 (based on four Advanced Level A2 subjects; entry scores calculated from best three or four A2 subjects using A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1; at most one Applied A Level subject may be included)
2026 IB Diploma: 41.0
2026 Lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors): 77.0
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study), plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics
International ATAR: 92.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA: 8.2
Great Britain GCE A Levels (international): 15.0 (minimum two A2 subjects; entry scores calculated from best two, three, or four A2 subjects using A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
International Baccalaureate Diploma (international): 36.0
SAT (after 2016): 1300.0 (total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores; must be provided with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies)
Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements; students may exit with a B Science award if unsuccessful in applying for Honours
English language proficiency requirements apply for non-Australian Year 12 qualifications

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates can take advantage of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) opportunities to explore potential career paths. On the Commerce side, students can leverage UNSW Business School's industry partners to gain first-hand experience with start-ups, government departments or large biomedical and biotechnology companies. Students can join the STEM Career Launchpad – an extra-curricular program that helps prepare for careers, explore different STEM careers and expand professional networks. UNSW is known for its graduate employability, having been awarded the Most Employable students for seven years in a row (Australian Financial Review Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units5 units

Integrated First Year Courses

48 UOC of core Commerce Integrated First Year courses

Work Integrated Learning

6 UOC of Work Integrated Learning as part of the Commerce degree

Final Year Synthesis

Core component of the Commerce degree

Research Skills Course 1

One of two core research skills courses in the Advanced Science (Honours) degree

Research Skills Course 2

One of two core research skills courses in the Advanced Science (Honours) degree

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bachelor of Commerce / Advanced Science (Honours) take to complete?

The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is a double degree that takes five years to complete with full-time study, totalling 240 units of credit (UOC).

What majors can I choose from in each degree?

In the Bachelor of Commerce, you can choose from 15 majors including Accounting, AI in Business and Society, Behavioural Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, FinTech, Marketing, Taxation and more. In the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), you can choose from 25 majors including Advanced Physics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Genetics, Marine and Coastal Science, and many others.

What is the minimum ATAR or selection rank required for entry in 2026?

The 2026 Lowest Selection Rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) required for entry is 97.0. The lowest ATAR before adjustment factors were applied was 77.0. For international students, the direct entry International ATAR is 92.0 and the IB Diploma requirement is 36.0.

What practical and professional experiences are built into the degree?

The degree includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) opportunities. On the Commerce side, students can gain first-hand experience with start-ups, government departments or large biomedical and biotechnology companies through UNSW Business School's industry partners. In Advanced Science (Honours), students engage with authentic scientific research from year one and complete two undergraduate research skills courses as a core component of the degree. Students also benefit from the MyBCom portfolio, an award-winning interactive platform for career planning.

What happens if I do not meet the Honours progression requirements in the Science component?

Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a Bachelor of Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours.

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