Science underpins every aspect of human civilisation and is crucial for solving current and future medical, environmental, industrial and technological problems. In the Bachelor of Science, you will study a range of scientific units and develop of a body of knowledge and set of skills that enable you to think critically and solve complex problems. Your first year of study will incorporate skills-focused units that develop field and laboratory competencies that lead into higher degree research and are useful to careers in industry and government. You may choose from the Applied Chemistry or Applied Biology Major, and both incorporate aspects of environmental studies. In the Applied Chemistry Major, you will explore the emerging fields of nanotechnology, organic chemistry and biomaterials centered around an analytical chemistry focus. In the Applied Biology major you will focus on the study of botany and zoology and focus on Australian plants and animals, their identification, behaviour and ecophysiology.
Knowledge and skills in science are the prerequisite for entry into many professional careers and Bachelor of Science Graduates find employment in areas as diverse as chemical and material production, medicine, mining and metals, power industry, environmental science and ecology, food technology and forensic analysis, as well as careers in research and development in the private and public sector. The two specialisations in the Bachelor of Science course are designed to deliver not only a solid foundation in scientific skills and knowledge but also the flexibility to focus on specific areas of study that are relevant to the career and employment options chosen by each student.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BSc |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.
If you are an international student, visit our international student information for more details.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Biology, Chemistry & Maths B.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CV93 - Diploma of Science CV94 - Associate Degree of Science |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via mixed mode will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. |
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BIOL12050 - BIOL12050 - This unit provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment. Students will undertake either a) an industry placement, or b) a short research project for 120 hours. They will report on their experience in an appropriate format, identifying the nature of the work and activities undertaken. They will also reflect on how the knowledge gained and the skills developed during placement relate to their course of study and their future career. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 63 |
2023 | 72 |
2022 | 73 |
2021 | 90 |
2020 | 83 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students.
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Bachelor of Science Course has eight compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.
In addition to the eight compulsory units, students must study one major. The major can be either of the following two disciplines:
Students studying the Applied Biology Major must choose two minors, from the list below:
Students studying the Applied Chemistry Major must choose two four units minors, or the eight unit minor only, from the list below:
The Bachelor of Science Course has eight compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.
In addition to the eight compulsory units, students must study one major. The major can be either of the following two disciplines:
Students studying the Applied Biology Major must choose two minors, from the list below:
Students studying the Applied Chemistry Major must choose two four units minors, or the eight unit minor only, from the list below:
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL11102 | Life Science Laboratory | |
CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | |
CHEM11044 | Chemical Reactions | |
ENVR11014 | Environmental Monitoring | |
SCIE11023 | Scientific Research Fundamentals | |
BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project | |
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Applied Biology major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Applied Biology major must study the prerequisite units: BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory and ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MBIO19013 | Environmental Microbiology | |
BIOL12107 | Genomes, Genetics & Evolution | |
BOTN19001 | Australian Botany | |
BIOL12112 | Animal and Plant Physiology | |
ZOOL19002 | Australian Vertebrate Fauna | |
EVST19020 | Environmental Management Systems | |
BOTN13002 | Plants and the Environment | |
ZOOL13015 | Environmental Physiology of Animals |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Applied Chemistry major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Applied Chemistry major must study the prerequisite units: CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter and CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this Major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11045 | Chemical Investigation and Theory | |
CHEM12079 | Inorganic Chemistry | |
CHEM12080 | Organic Chemistry | |
CHEM19085 | Environmental Chemistry | |
CHEM13083 | Physical Chemistry | |
CHEM13080 | Analytical Science | |
CHEM13081 | Biomaterials: Environmental and Medical Applications | |
CHEM13082 | Nanotechnology: Health and the environment |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Animal and Plant Biology in depth minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. This minor can only be taken with the Applied Chemistry major and cannot be taken with the Applied Biology Major.
Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Animal and Plant Biology in depth minor must study the prerequisite units: BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory and ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI11002 | Plant Science and Crop Production | |
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
ENVR12002 | Applied Ecology | |
BIOL12112 | Animal and Plant Physiology | |
ZOOL19002 | Australian Vertebrate Fauna | |
MBIO19013 | Environmental Microbiology | |
ZOOL13015 | Environmental Physiology of Animals | |
BOTN13002 | Plants and the Environment |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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The Chemistry Analytics minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. This minor can only be taken with the Applied Biology major and cannot be taken with the Applied Chemistry major.
Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Chemistry Analytics minor must study the prerequisite units: CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter and CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11045 | Chemical Investigation and Theory | |
CHEM19085 | Environmental Chemistry | |
CHEM12077 | Food Science & Analysis | |
CHEM13080 | Analytical Science |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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The Entrepreneurship minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. All prerequisites for the Entrepreneurship minor can be met within the four units of the minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MGMT11109 | Introduction to Business | |
MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
MRKT13014 | New Product Development and Branding | |
MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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The Environmental Management minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems | |
GEOG12021 | Remote Sensing of Environment | |
EVST19022 | Climate Change: Risk and Assessments |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Advice for further information.
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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The Plant and Crop Systems minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. All prerequisites for the Plant and Crop Systems minor can be met within the four units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI11001 | Soil and Irrigation Management | |
AGRI11002 | Plant Science and Crop Production | |
AGRI12002 | Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases | |
AGRI13009 | Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global |
Not Applicable