The Bachelor of Science is a three-year program at pass level and a four-year program at Honours level.

Science is the understanding of the physical universe (from sub-atomic particles and microbes through to the planet’s environment and the origin of the universe itself), and human interactions with it. Just as important is the scientific process by which this understanding is gained. In turn, Science is the foundation of the modern technologies that enhance the quality of lives and provide ever more sophisticated means of applying the scientific process. In addition, Science is crucial in control of disease, biotechnology, new sustainable energy sources, information technology, and management of precious natural resources.

Pass-level students in Science should complete their programs within three years. Honours students who are RAN midshipmen or RAAF officer cadets continue with their programs at UNSW Canberra and complete their programs at the end of the fourth year. Army officer cadets, however, at the end of the third year transfer to the Royal Military College, Duntroon. After completing a year of military training they are commissioned as lieutenants and those who are continuing with Honours return to the Academy to complete their program.

A Bachelor of Science program will develop students’ lifetime skills including creativity, problem-solving ability, critical thinking and communication skills that will be useful not only in a scientific environment but in all professions. It will prepare students to deal with technical and management issues that will often require scientific knowledge and the intellectual and practical problem-solving skills developed through studies in physical, environmental and mathematical sciences, and information technology.

The Bachelor of Science program rules allow students to include a mix of Science courses with courses from Business, Engineering and Arts. Students admitted to a degree with sufficient advanced standing may be able to complete a combined degree.

The following Science discipline areas are available as majors in the Bachelor of Science:

See Sample Program section.

The programs shown below are samples of those available under the rules for the BSc degree. They are intended to illustrate the operation of the degree rules, and to be a ready reference for degree structures, typical programs and the sorts of options available. Nothing in this chapter replaces or modifies any part of the degree rules. This section should be read in conjunction with the rules governing the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Science.

 

 

The rules allow an additional 6 or 12 UOC in Level I courses to be taken in second or third year, with a corresponding reduction in the number of Level II/III electives.

 

 

Again, an additional 6 or 12 UOC in Level I courses can be taken in second or third year, replacing electives shown at Level II/III.

1. Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students

A student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students. In the event of a conflict, the rules for the Bachelor of Science take precedence over the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students.

2 Program Rules Dictionary

“Major” consists of courses totalling 48 UOC, with at least 36 UOC from Level 2 and 3 courses, with at least 18 UOC at Level 3.

“Level I” means courses at an introductory level, normally taken at Stage I.

“Level II” means courses at an upper level, normally taken at Stage II.

“Level III” means courses at an upper level, normally taken at Stage III.

3 Program Rules

3.1 The BSc program must include courses totalling no less than 144 UOC.

3.2 At least 96 UOC must be from courses in the above Science discipline areas, of which at least 48 UOC must be in Level II and Level III courses.

3.3 Students must select one or more of the above Science discipline areas in which they will major.

3.4 Students are able to include courses from Business, Engineering and Arts in the program, subject to timetabling constraints and prerequisites.

3.5 Students are required to include 12 UOC of General Education courses, normally taken in the second or third year of study.

3.6 The program may include no more than 60 UOC from Level I courses.

4 Honours

Rules governing the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours.

4.1 Entry
To enroll for the award of the degree at Honours level in one or two disciplines, a student must:

a) complete the pass-degree program requirements; or -

b) gain an approved award from elsewhere; and -

c) have achieved at least a credit average (65) across the entire undergraduate program including a credit average over the Level III courses in a major sequence which is in the same discipline area as the proposed Honours program.

4.2 Program Requirements

A student must obtain, normally over one year of study, a minimum of 48 UOC in one or two areas of study approved by the Head of School.

4.3 Class of Honours

The Honours degree is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3).

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

These regulations apply to all undergraduate degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules and Program Information. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters an undergraduate program in 2012. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

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