Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2461
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 7
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 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 applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2461
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and,
- one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
CRICOS Code: 001961J
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
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 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.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Science?
The Bachelor of Science is a versatile degree that provides students with the optimal balance between a defined sequence of study and flexible course options. This innovative program has been redesigned to develop graduates with the key practical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge required to address today's global challenges.
Students will study an extensive range of courses underpinned by cutting edge research and develop high levels of personal initiative, independent thinking and communication skills. Graduates will be qualified for employment opportunities in a wide array of science and non-science industries.
Students who commenced in the program prior to 2021 should refer to the program information in the year of commencement for the Bachelor of Science — 2030.
If you are interested in further information about the revised program structure, please contact the Faculty of Science Student Enquiries Office.
What you can study
For more information about your study options, and to plan your program, please refer to the Science study planner.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science.
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 Science
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Minor
- Ancient Greek Minor
- Ancient History Minor
- Ancient History/History Minor
- Anthropology Minor
- Applied Mathematics / Extended Major / Minor
- Archaeological Science / Minor
- Art History Minor
- Astrophysics Minor
- Australian Studies Minor
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology / Extended Major / Minor
- Bioinformatics / Minor
- Biomedical Science / Extended Major
- Biophysics Minor
- Cell Biology / Extended Major / Minor
- Chemical Biology Minor
- Chemistry / Extended Major / Minor
- Chinese Minor
- Chinese Translation and Interpreting Minor
- Coastal and Ocean Science / Extended Major / Minor
- Computational Science Minor
- Computer Science / Extended Major / Minor
- Criminology Minor
- Data Science Minor
- Design Minor
- Developmental Biology Minor
- Drama Minor
- Earth Science / Extended Major / Minor
- Ecology and Conservation Biology / Extended Major / Minor
- Economics Minor
- English Minor
- English Literature Minor
- English as an International Language Minor
- Entomology Minor
- Environmental Science / Minor
- Film and Television Studies Minor
- Food Science and Nutrition Major
- Food Technology Major
- French Minor
- French Advanced Minor
- Gender Studies Minor
- Genetics / Extended Major / Minor
- Geographical Information Science Minor
- Geographical Science / Extended Major
- German Minor
- History Minor
- Human Anatomy Minor
- Human Physiology Minor
- Immunology Minor
- Indonesian Minor
- International Relations Minor
- Italian Minor
- Japanese Minor
- Japanese Advanced Minor
- Journalism and Mass Communication Minor
- Korean Minor
- Latin Minor
- Legal Education Studies Minor
- Linguistics Minor
- Marine Biology / Minor
- Mathematics / Extended Major / Minor
- Media and Digital Cultures Minor
- Microbiology / Minor
- Microbiology, Infection and Immunity Extended Major
- Music Minor
- Music Psychology Minor
- Neuroscience Minor
- Peace and Conflict Studies Minor
- Pharmacology Minor
- Philosophy Minor
- Physics / Extended Major / Minor
- Plant Science / Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Popular Music Minor
- Population and Place Minor
- Professional Writing and Communication Minor
- Psychology / Extended Major / Minor
- Public Health Major
- Religious Studies Minor
- Russian Minor
- Science Communication Minor
- Sociology Minor
- Spanish Minor
- Sports Studies Minor
- Statistics / Minor
- Writing Minor
- Zoology / Extended Major / Minor
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Science
- Bachelors of Science / Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Science
- Bachelors of Information Technology / Science
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Science
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Science
- Bachelors of Biomedical Science / Science
- Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)
- Bachelors of Science / Journalism
- Bachelors of Economics / Science
- Bachelors of Music / Science
- Bachelors of Business Management / Science
- Bachelors of Science / Arts
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Science
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
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.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and,
- one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001961J
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.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.
What it 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 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.
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 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
- This program includes majors and minors that may require completion of one or more field trip courses that may incur additional costs. Please check the course descriptions for more information.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Science
To complete the Bachelor of Science
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
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.
