Bachelor of Science

Offering a flexible and contemporary education in modern science with a variety of campus locations, the UWS Bachelor of Science degree allows you to specialise in a particular area of science or gain a broad based education in a range of sciences. You can even complement your science studies with subjects from non-science disciplines such as the arts, humanities and social sciences.

The UWS Bachelor of Science is a versatile degree that is designed for maximum flexibility for those students who are interested in the area of Science but haven’t decided on a specific course of study. You can tailor your own degree to suit your areas of interest and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills.

The UWS Bachelor of Science will allow you to develop fundamental skills in quantification and analysis, as well as the capacity for critical analysis, problem solving and independent thought – the skills employers are looking for. Throughout the course, you will acquire and process knowledge in areas relevant to research and industry, and you will gain technical skills, confidence and independence in conducting laboratory work and field work.

You will also become proficient in organising and interpreting complex data and you will develop the communication skills required to present this data to an audience. Importantly, the UWS Bachelor of Science degree is very hands-on, offering you unique opportunities to participate in ground breaking research with UWS academics, well known for their research credentials and scientific developments, or at outside institutions. These practical, skills based programs will enable you to move readily into the workforce.

High-achieving students may be able to transfer to the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science), between key areas of study within the Bachelor of Science degree.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Science

Graduates may enter career paths such as:
»» science-based work in industry
»» government environmental agencies
»» forensic work
»» patent work
»» quality control
»» environmental consulting laboratories
»» medical laboratories
»» scientific equipment companies
»» teaching and health disciplines such as medicine and pharmacy (with additional training).

A Career in Secondary Teaching

Alternatively, you may enter a career as a secondary school science or mathematics teacher. Completion of the Bachelor of Science degree provides you with guaranteed entry to the one year UWS Master of Teaching (Secondary) program. See the Teaching and Education course brochure for further details. You may undertake further studies leading to an Honours, Masters (Hons) or PhD degree to equip yourself for a research career.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.