Bachelor of Science
(S3G)
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Duration:
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3 years |
Location:
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Cradle Coast (First year only)
Hobart
Launceston
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Study Areas
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The Bachelor of Science is a multidisciplined degree which provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills in a range of basic physical, computational, mathematical, earth and life sciences areas. Students are able to select studies from the following areas:
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Geography and environmental studies
- Geology (earth sciences)
- Mathematics
- Microbiology/immunology
- Physics
- Plant science
- Psychology^
- Zoology
- A major from another field of study eg. Accounting or Analytical Economics.
Students can complete a four-year specimen course in the following areas:
- Economic geology
- Forest ecology
- Natural environment and wilderness management
The undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs of study in Psychology offered by the School of Psychology are accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Skills developed in a science degree, valued by an employer, alongside technical skills include:
Analytical and problem-solving ability Written and oral communication
An ability to use research to undertake analysis and decision-making
An awareness that knowledge is always being revised and extended
The ability to act independently with others, to be adaptive, flexible and resourceful.
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Special Requirements
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Normal university entry requirements
Specific prerequistites may apply depending on unit selection
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Further study options
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Honours, Grad Cert, Grad Dip, Masters, PhD.
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Career opportunities
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Skills developed in a science degree, valued by an employer, alongside technical skills include:
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Written and oral communication
- An ability to use research to undertake analysis and decision-making
- An awareness that knowledge is always being revised and extended
- The ability to act independently with others, to be adaptive, flexible and resourceful.
Being a science graduate opens up opportunities for being creative and to contribute to Australia's wealth and wellbeing. Science graduates pursue a wide range of careers in areas such as:
- Administrative roles
- Managerial roles
- Botanist
- Plant scientist
- Chemist
- Researcher
- Environmental monitor
- Scientist
- Information technology
- Teacher
- Management of natural resources
- Zoologist
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Further Information
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