Bachelor of Science
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Bachelor of Science will allow you to explore your curiosity and passion for knowledge within your chosen scientific field. Your study options are flexible and diverse with a focus on professional experience in various sciences including biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, chemist, or in other science fields. You will combine academic studies with practical learning in distinctive environments and communities of northern Australia, and their associated challenges in environmental management. You will strengthen your problem-solving, logical and critical thinking skills, apply an understanding of scientific and technological factors, and consider issues from various cultural, economic and other societal perspectives throughout your studies helping you to approach tasks informed and confident. You will be able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of their chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and principles to practice in real situations.
Structure
This course consists of common units, science specialist elective and elective units as described in the course outline. Students may complete customized selection or specializations selected from disciplines such as Ecology, Landscape Restoration and Geographical Information Science. This courses is structured to ensure fundamental science foundations are then supported by advanced units appropriate to the discipline area. Professional practice experiences are a feature of the course. Please note that external students are required to attend on-campus intensive teaching blocks depending on the units studied.
Standard entry requirements
- Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal.
- Current School Leaver Pathways:
- Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades, School recommendation program.
- After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $34,592 | No |
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