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Bachelor of Science
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | OPRank Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| Sippy Downs | 18/63^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent; Knowledge of Year 12 English, maths and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry, is recommended |
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Course Description
The Bachelor of Science has been developed to allow students the flexibility to undertake studies with a science base entirely within the Science Faculty or to incorporate multidisciplinary studies with their science courses including studies from the Faculty of Business or Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Students complete a common first year covering concepts in biology, chemistry, environmental and health, research design and data analysis, and physics as well as two interdisciplinary core subjects. Advance level studies are available in the specialisations listed in the Majors section.
Subjects you can Study
Biomedical science; Biotechnology; Clinical measurement; Environmental science; Geography; Health promotion; Public health; Sport and exercise science; Sustainability; Mathematics; Animal Ecology; Biology; Chemistry
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Sippy Downs
- Full-time internal = 3 years
- Part-time internal = 6 years
Structure
24 subjects including 2 core subjects, at least 4 introductory Science subjects, a major (8 subjects), plus 2 additional advanced subjects, and a maximum of 6 electives.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent; Knowledge of Year 12 English, maths and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry, is recommended
Comments
The University of the Sunshine Coast provides a tertiary option for people in the Sunshine Coast region, which encompasses the shires of Caboolture, Caloundra, Kilcoy, Maroochy and Noosa. The Regional Preference Scheme may apply if: you are currently undertaking full-time study; and you reside in or attend school/college in one of the above shires; and you apply to the University of the Sunshine Coast through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre. Dean's Scholars (Honours) Program is available to high achievers.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Science at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) perform?
Agriculture
Who is studying Agriculture at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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Environmental studies
Who is studying Environmental studies at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
| 186 | 0 | 54% | 38% | 79% |
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What Environmental studies graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) say
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Where do Environmental studies graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) go
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Health services and support
Who is studying Health services and support at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
| 422 | 0 | 62% | 29% | 83% |
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Sport and leisure
Who is studying Sport and leisure at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
| 379 | 12 | 77% | 18% | 85% |
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What Sport and leisure graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) say
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Sciences
Who is studying Sciences at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
| 616 | 21 | 74% | 22% | 79% |
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What Sciences graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) say
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Generic skills
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Life after Study
Environmental studies
Where are graduates that studied Environmental studies at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)?
| 0% | 33% | 67% | 0% |
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Health services and support
Where are graduates that studied Health services and support at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)?
| 82% | 0% | 9% | 0% |
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Sport and leisure
Where are graduates that studied Sport and leisure at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)?
| 33% | 17% | 33% | 0% |
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Sciences
Where are graduates that studied Sciences at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)?
| 0% | 0% | 31% | 8% |
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