Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

Studying a degree in science and business teaches you to seek out knowledge, analyse and apply it, opening up opportunities to enter a wide range of growing professions. Graduates are prepared for scientific practice or business and management in regulatory, technical, environmental, health or biomedical aligned businesses, industries or government departments.

Throughout your Bachelor of Science degree, you will learn how scientific and technological advances increase the quality of our lives and how the scientific community responds to societal needs, natural hazards and global challenges.

In the Bachelor of Business, you will gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections. You will develop core skills across all business functions, as you build specialist knowledge in a chosen field to excel in today's dynamic and complex business environment.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Science: Cell and molecular biology, chemistry, and ecology and conservation biology. Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, economics, finance, human resource management,
international business, legal studies, management, marketing, public relations, supply chain management, sustainable business.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural adviser, biological scientist, biochemist, biotechnologist, chemist, conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental consultant, forensic scientist, geologist, geochemist, geneticist, immunologist, pathologist, scientific researcher. Bachelor of Business: Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, economist, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, WH&S officer, policy adviser, public relations coordinator, stockbroker, supply chain manager.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Business: The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools. Accountancy major: Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Finance major: This course has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Human resource management major: Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Supply chain management major: Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society Singapore. Bachelor of Science:  Graduates with the following majors qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societieshe: Cell and Molecular Biology - the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Australian Society for Microbiology Chemistry – the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Ecology and Conservation Biology – the Ecological Society of Australia.

Practical experience

The Bachelor of Science incorporates field and laboratory studies at all levels, providing extensive opportunities for hands-on learning both within UOW’s modern laboratories, and in the superb marine, freshwater, terrestrial and urban environments of the South Coast and inland regions.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

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