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Course Overview
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Course Content
Concepts of Biology
Core unit
Preliminary Mathematics
Calculus and Applications
Chemistry 1
Introduction to Chemistry
Energy and Motion
Introduction to Physics
Sustainability Challenges in Science
Societal Challenges in Science
Grand Challenges in Science
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement A - Science
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
Work Experience in Industry B
Integrated Professional Placement B - Science
Matrices, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis
Applied Mathematics major unit
Modelling Nature's Non-Linearity
Applied Mathematics major unit
Series and Transforms
Applied Mathematics major unit
Quantitative Prediction
Applied Mathematics major unit
Differential Equations
Applied Mathematics major unit
Optimisation
Applied Mathematics major unit
Stochastic Modelling
Applied Mathematics major unit
Numerical and Computational Mathematics
Applied Mathematics major unit
Earth, Moon, Mars and Beyond
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
Introduction to Supercomputing
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
Galaxies and their Place in the Universe
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
Cosmology and the Large-scale Structure of the Universe
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
From Stars to Black Holes
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
Research Skills in Astrophysics
Astronomy and Astrophysics major unit
Concepts of Biotechnology
Biochemistry major unit
Chemistry 2
Biochemistry major unit
Introduction to Biochemistry
Biochemistry major unit
Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins
Biochemistry major unit
Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry major unit
Environmental Biology
Biochemistry major unit
Computational Chemistry: Methods and Applications
Biochemistry major unit
Molecular Biotechnology
Biochemistry major unit
The Microbial World
Biotechnology major unit
Microbes in the Environment
Biotechnology major unit
Applications of Bioinformatics
Biotechnology major unit
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Science (Professional) includes a 12-month paid work placement as part of its Work Integrated Learning program. Students also complete three industry-linked projects. The placement allows students to work as a scientist for a whole year, earning income while gaining real industry experience and building professional networks, all of which count toward credit in the degree.
Students can choose from eight majors: Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Space Technology. Each major offers a distinct set of units and career pathways tailored to that field of science.
Yes, the course holds accreditations from the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) — specifically for students who complete a Major in Physics in conjunction with the Higher Mathematics Minor — and from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) for students who complete a Major in Biochemistry in conjunction with the Chemistry Minor.
For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the 2026 yearly fee is approximately $9,537 AUD, with a total course fee of approximately $35,763 AUD. For international students, the indicative total course fee is approximately $44,510 AUD. HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible domestic students.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Professional) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 375 credit points, with all units valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. The course takes 4 years full-time or the equivalent part-time, and is delivered at the Hawthorn campus with intakes in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
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