Science (Advanced)

code 484025 Location Newcastle – Callaghan

Assumed knowledge

Recommended studies

At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science

Science is about asking new questions – and then answering them. The immense field of science is exciting and always evolving. It underpins areas such as technology, industry, business, agriculture, environment, research and development, health, and the information revolution. The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity to learn from leading science researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. Develop practical business and communication skills that will complement and enhance your science knowledge. Build networks and communication skills with opportunities to participate in workintegrated learning (WIL) and industry engagement.

What you will study

Using the latest scientific developments and advancements, you will learn first-hand from our actively involved researchers how to deliver innovative solutions for real-world problems. Choose from 10 majors across eight disciplines to shape your study experience to suit your interests. You can combine a mix of majors and electives to suit your study direction. You can choose to study in areas such as:

• Biodiversity and Conservation

• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry (Advanced Materials or Medicinal and Organic)

• Earth science

Practical experience

• Geography

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Psychology

• Statistics

Students will have access to world-class facilities including our nanoscience and chemistry laboratories and mathematics grid room. Throughout your degree you’ll participate in lab work to help develop your analytical, research and communication skills. From the first week of your degree you will be in the field, as we use the campus as our personal living laboratory. Students will undertake 140 hours of work-integrated learning placement.

Career opportunities

The flexible structure of this degree can lead to careers such as:

• Chemist

• Climatologist

• Conservationist/Ecologist

• Geographer

• Marine Biologist

Professional recognition

• Mathematician

• Microbiologist

• Neuroscientist

• Oceanographer

• Physicist

Graduates who complete the accredited Physics major are eligible for accreditation through the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Graduates who complete the accredited Statistics major are eligible for accreditation on becoming a member of the Statistical Society of Australia.

Combine this degree with

• Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)

• Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

• Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

• Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

• Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Combined

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Combined

• Bachelor of Mathematics

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

Assumed knowledge Mathematics (Advanced)

Recommended studies Mathematics, and at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science

The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is for those who are interested in understanding the world around us, how it works, and are inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things. In today's society, scientists need to work across research, industry and discipline boundaries to create solutions to the world’s most complex issues. You might work in a lab, discovering life-changing scientific breakthroughs, or use science to shape government policy. The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) will allow you to join a high achieving cohort and create your own academic adventure. Tailor your majors and professional pathways to achieve your career goals. You’ll have access to specialised mentoring and opportunities to participate in work-integrated learning (WIL) and industry engagement.

What you will study

Using the latest scientific developments and advancements, you will learn first-hand from our actively involved researchers how to deliver innovative solutions for real-world problems. Choose from 10 majors across eight disciplines to shape your study experience to suit your interests. You can combine a mix of majors and electives to suit your study direction.

You can choose to study in areas such as:

Biodiversity and Conservation

Biological Sciences

Chemistry (Advanced Materials or Medicinal and Organic)

• Earth science

Practical experience

Geography

Mathematics Physics

Psychology

• Statistics

Students will have access to world-class facilities including our nanoscience and chemistry laboratories. Throughout your degree you’ll participate in lab work to help develop your analytical, research and communication skills. Students will undertake 140 hours of work-integrated learning placement.

Career opportunities

Science education is highly valued, and graduates can apply their science training in varied careers beyond science. The flexible structure of this degree can lead to careers such as:

Animal Biologist

Botanist

Chemist

• Climatologist

• Conservationist/Ecologist

• Geographer

• Geologist

Professional recognition

Marine Biologist

Mathematician

Microbiologist

Neuroscientist

• Oceanographer

• Physicist

• Statistician

Graduates who complete the accredited Physics major are eligible for accreditation through the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Graduates who complete the accredited Statistics major are eligible for accreditation on becoming a member of the Statistical Society of Australia.