Bachelor of Science

Students can choose from three specialisations: Environment (focusing on ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change and sustainability), Marine (covering oceanography, marine ecology, fish and aquaculture, reefs, fisheries and marine parks management, with units at the National Marine Science Centre near the Solitary Islands Marine Park), and Agriculture (focusing on sustainable agricultural practices, crop science, soil management, plant biology and modern agricultural technology). The chosen specialisation appears on the graduating testamur.

Yes, the Bachelor of Science is available online (with Term 1 and Term 3 intakes), however online students must complete on-campus compulsory residentials for some units. Online study is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

For domestic students, the indicative fee is $9,318 (first year only) as a Commonwealth supported place. For international students, the annual tuition fee is $26,000 ($3,250 per unit), based on completing 8 units per year. International students are also required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance, plus non-tuition fees covering textbooks, stationery and excursions.

The Southern Cross Model is a six-week unit structure designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. Lectures are replaced with active, interactive and discussion-based learning. On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction.

Yes, placement is available. Students may choose to undertake an optional internship placement at career-relevant workplaces. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science is characterised by practical field experience in all years, making use of SCU's easy access to a variety of subtropical terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems.