University of Queensland
3 Years
The Bachelor of Science is a flexible three-year degree offering one of Australia's broadest selections of science disciplines. Students can design their own study path by choosing from 16 extended majors, 26 majors and 35 minors, combining science with non-science courses to build expertise in their chosen field while developing practical laboratory and fieldwork skills.
Applicants must have completed Queensland Year 12 or equivalent qualifications. Prerequisites include General English (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum), and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C grade minimum). The minimum entry score threshold is ATAR 80 or IB Rank 30.25. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS overall 6.5 or equivalent). From Semester 1, 2028, Earth and Environmental Science will no longer be accepted as a prerequisite.
The program offers extensive flexibility with 16 extended majors, 26 majors and 35 minors across diverse science disciplines. Major options include Applied Mathematics, Archaeological Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Coastal and Ocean Science, Computer Science, Earth Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology, Genetics, Geographical Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Microbiology/Infection/Immunity, Physics, Plant Science, Psychology, Public Health, Statistics, Sustainable Agriculture, and Zoology. Minor options include all majors plus additional specializations like Astrophysics, Biophysics, Chemical Biology, Computational Science, Data Science, Developmental Biology, Entomology, Geographical Information Science, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Immunology. Core courses include Theory & Practice in Science, Analysis of Scientific Data, Genes Cells and Evolution, Calculus & Linear Algebra I, and Planet Earth: The Big Picture. Students engage in lectures, tutorials, work placements, online study, overseas study, research experience, laboratory work, fieldwork, seminars and workshops.
The University of Queensland is a world-leading institution ranked 18th in the world for environmental sciences and 26th for agriculture and forestry (QS World University Rankings 2026). The program is distinguished by its cutting-edge research backing, extensive field facilities including the renowned Heron Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef, and strong industry partnerships. UQ offers practical experience across all years through advanced laboratory facilities and provides opportunities for global study experiences. The university's internationally recognised faculty includes experts in their respective fields, and graduates are highly respected globally with advanced technical proficiency and confidence to lead in their chosen fields.
Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career paths depending on their chosen major. Career opportunities include roles as sustainability advisers, food chemists, conservation officers, bioinformaticians, meteorologists, marine biologists, bioanalytical scientists, research officers, materials scientists, and environment and resource managers. Average annual salaries range from $105-$125K for laboratory supervisors and $115-$135K for data scientists. Employment opportunities span academia and research, government agencies, private industry, finance, hospitals and health sectors, marine preservation, environmental planning and site assessment, operations research and logistics, and animal welfare and management. Graduates can also pursue further study through the 12-month Bachelor of Science (Honours) program to advance research ambitions.
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