Bachelors of Science/Arts (BSc/BA)

Information valid for students commencing 2016

Duration

4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2016

Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

64

Program code

2109

Faculties

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Science Faculty

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Course lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Science/Arts:


Component Degrees

Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Science/Arts:


Dual Degree Planner

Bachelors of Science/Arts

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics.

AQF level

Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Closing Date

Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.

How to apply

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Science

Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au

Phone: Faculty of Science 07 3365 1888 or HASS Faculty 07 3365 1333

Web:

Duration

4 Years full-time

Commencing 2016

Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

64

Program code

2109

Faculties

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Science Faculty

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Course lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Science/Arts:


Component Degrees

Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Science/Arts:


Dual Degree Planner

Bachelors of Science/Arts

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.

CRICOS Code: 013827E

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

View the entry requirements for international students.

AQF level

Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Bachelors of Science/Arts?

This dual degree program provides students with a wide range of majors across science and arts. Students can structure their program within each degree component to include majors in their area of interest and a range of electives. For example, foreign language studies can be combined with an area of interest in science, providing employment opportunities with companies targeting foreign markets. Refer to the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts for individual program details and requirements for majors.

Note: Students enrolled in the BSc component of the BSc/BA prior to 2008 should refer to the 2007 BSc program list.

What you can study

Course Lists

Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Science/Arts :

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Honours

Honours is available as an additional year of study.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

View International
requirements

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics.

View Australian
requirements

Entry requirements for International students

View the entry requirements for international students.

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 013827E

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

What it costs

View International
fees and costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

View Australian
fees and costs

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Arts course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Additional costs

  • Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.

What you can do with a Bachelors of Science/Arts

Careers

Refer to the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts for information regarding employment opportunities.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Australian Computer Society
  • Australian Coral Reef Society
  • Australian Institute of Biology
  • Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
  • Australian Institute of Physics (graduate grade)
  • Australian Mathematical Society
  • Australian Marine Science Association
  • Anatomical Society of Australia & New Zealand
  • Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Australian Society for Fish Biology
  • Australasian Society for Human Biology
  • Australian Society for Microbiology
  • Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
  • Australian Vascular Biology Society
  • Geological Society of Australia
  • Institute of Australian Geographers
  • Institute of Foresters of Australia
  • Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia
  • Royal Australian Chemical Institute

Program rules for the Bachelors of Science/Arts

To complete the Bachelors of Science/Arts

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Science/Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student is required to obtain #64 comprising -

  • #32 from Part A and B of the BSc list including:
    (i) at least #6 from Part A; and
    (ii) at least #14 from Part B including #12 of Level 3 or higher (ie. late year courses).
    In the BSc students must complete either: one major or one extended major; and

  • #32 from the BA Course List comprising -
      (i) 2 majors; or
      (ii) an extended major; and the balance from courses in
      Part A or Part B or a combination of both; or
      (iii) a major and 2 minors;
    .
    Students may elect to have the majors/extended major undertaken in the BA indicated on the degree certificate.
Refer to BSc/BA rules for further information.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.