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This is a specialised stream within 513930 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies that will enable you to develop the skills required for postgraduate study and research. During this degree you will undertake advanced versions of units of study within your selected majors and combine studies from a range of disciplines in the shared pool. In the final year, you will undertake advanced coursework and a substantial real-world industry, community, entrepreneurship or research project, or an honours project.
Refer to 513910 Bachelor of Science. Table A majors with advanced units of study include: anatomy and histology; applied medical science; biochemistry and molecular biology; biology; chemistry; computer science; data science; ecology and evolutionary biology; environmental studies; financial mathematics and statistics; food science; genetics and genomics; geography; geology and geophysics; history and philosophy of science; immunology and pathology; infectious diseases; marine science; mathematics; medicinal chemistry; microbiology; neuroscience; nutrition science; pharmacology; physics; physiology; plant production; psychological science; software development; soil science and hydrology; statistics.
Refer to 513910 Bachelor of Science.
The Psychological Science major is not a pathway to professional accreditation as a Psychologist.
You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through interdisciplinary project units with industry, community or research projects.
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
For 2024: Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3). From 2025: None
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced. Other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen. Note: All students enrolled in Science and combined Science degrees will be required to undertake units of study in mathematics during their undergraduate degree. Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.
Guaranteed selection rank: 95.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Dalyell Scholars: This stream for high achieving students (ATAR of 98.00 or higher) provides mentorship, professional skills development, academic enrichment opportunities and access to a global mobility scholarship. Entry to the Dalyell Scholars stream is by invitation.
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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.
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Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Selection into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music programs is based on an audition and/or portfolio
and/or interview, while the ATAR is used only as an indicator of your ability to undertake tertiary studies.
Faculty handbooks
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