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Bachelor of Science

Charles Sturt University

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About

When you study the Bachelor of Science online with Charles Sturt University, you'll be prepared for a rewarding career helping to advance Australian and international scientific knowledge and develop solutions to some of the complex problems facing society. What's more, you can tailor your bachelor's degree in science to your interests and explore a range of scientific disciplines to determine where your passions lie.

Choose from five majors – Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Mathematics and Physics – and a wide range of electives, including subjects from Charles Sturt's dedicated interdisciplinary areas: natural resources resilience and productivity; data, digital and spatial science; and animal and plant biosecurity.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Areas of study

Analytical Chemistry, biology, earth science, mathematics, physics

Career opportunities

Data analyst, ecologist, forensic scientist, mathematician, animal or plant biologist, physicist, analytical chemist, earth scientist, teacher (with further study).

Professional recognition

This course is professionally accredited by - Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

Practical experience

Online students may need to attend an on campus intensive school for certain subjects. Intensive schools offer face-to-face lectures, tutorials and practicals to give you a deeper understanding of your subject content and develop skills in safety and laboratory/field techniques.

On-campus Intensive schools and workplace learning subjects, both depending on the chosen major.

Honours

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Charles Sturt University is a standalone Honours degree that will give you the competitive edge in your science or health research career. Designed to develop research skills relevant to your area of interest across a wide range of disciplines, this course will give you the knowledge and skills to build specialist experience in the field of science.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: English.

Recommended studies: Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics.

Minimum ATAR: 65.00.

Other applicants

Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Contact us
For more information about any of Charles Sturt University's courses, call Charles Sturt University on 1800 275 278 or search the Charles Sturt University website.

Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.

Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.