Bachelor of Science
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Prepare for tomorrow's careers. More than ever, employers are searching for professionals with advanced STEM skills. With job growth expected in this area - including in areas that don't even exist yet - there's no better time to build the scientific skills you need to create a successful, interesting and satisfying career. La Trobe's Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it's protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease or fighting climate change, you'll be ready to pursue your dream journey in science by tailoring your degree with a mix of majors and minors. As you learn from leading academics and researchers, you'll take a deep dive into science - not only scientific concepts, but also how scientists think, work and share their findings.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 60 core credit points 60 elective credit points 120 credit points major subjects 120 credit points second major or minor and/or elective subjects
Subjects
- Majors Include: Applied Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Crop Science
- Data Science
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Human Physiological Sciences
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Psychological Science
- Statistics
- Zoology
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
