The degree program aims to produce high quality graduates with the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for further research or employment in the field of specialisation. In the first year of the program, students develop a broad foundation in biology, chemistry and environmental science and the opportunity to develop practical skills in scientific investigation. Students then build on this foundation with advanced courses in their area of specialisation which enables them to pursue a wide range of career options.
Ecology and Conservation Biology Major
This specialisation includes advanced courses in invertebrate and vertebrate biology, ecology, microbiology and management of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which enables students to pursue a wide range of career options in the fields of fields of ecosystem management and rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and conservation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Analytical and Molecular Science Major
This specialisation includes advanced courses in forensic science, environmental chemistry, molecular biology and genetics which enables students to pursue a wide range of career options in the fields of analytical science including, biotechnology, forensic science, food safety and food technology.
Agricultural and Food Science Major
This specialisation includes advanced courses in plant science, pest management, microbiology and agricultural industry management which enable students to pursue a wide range of career options in the field of food production.
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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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
Domestic students - English (4, SA);
International students - refer to the international student section.
Biology, Chemistry & Maths B.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some courses. |
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BIOL12050 - Students studying the Analytical & Molecular Science and Agricultural & Food Science specialisation must undertake compulsory work placement. Students studying the Ecology & Conservation Biology specialisation will have the opportunity to undertake optional work placement if they choose. Refer to More Details for further information. |
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 | 7 | 8 |
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 | 7 | 8 |
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 | 7 | 8 |
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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Students must take no more than 10 Level One courses.
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL11099 | Living Systems | |
CHEM11041 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | |
SCIE11023 | Scientific Research Fundamentals | |
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11012 | Applications of Environmental Science | |
BIOL11100 | Functional Biology | |
BIOL11101 | Field and Farm Ecology | |
SCIE11024 | Science Investigation |
Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BOTN19001 | Australian Botany | |
CHEM19085 | Environmental Chemistry | |
MBIO19012 | Microbiology | |
BIOL12110 | Agricultural Production Systems |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
BIOL12108 | Agricultural Value Chain Management | |
BIOL12109 | Technology and Instrumentation |
In addition to the above, students must complete 1 Elective in Year 2 Term 2
Year 2 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL13084 | Industry Analysis | |
BOTN13002 | Plants and the Environment | |
ZOOL19004 | Integrated Pest Management |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL13085 | Professional Skills in Industry | |
EVST13015 | Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation | |
MBIO19013 | Environmental Microbiology | |
BIOL13086 | Livestock Management Systems |
Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BMED19007 | Forensic Science | |
CHEM19085 | Environmental Chemistry | |
MBIO19012 | Microbiology |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
BIOL12109 | Technology and Instrumentation | |
BMSC11004 | Introduction to Biochemistry |
Year 2 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project | |
BIOL12107 | Genomes, Genetics & Evolution |
In addition to the above, students must complete 2 Electives in Year 2.
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12106 | Molecular Biology | |
OCHS13018 | Safety Systems |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM13080 | Analytical Science | |
BMSC12010 | Clinical Biochemistry |
In addition to the above, students must complete 1 elective in Year 3
Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ZOOL12009 | Invertebrate Zoology | |
BOTN19001 | Australian Botany | |
MBIO19012 | Microbiology |
In addition to the above, students must complete 1 Elective in Year 2 Term 1.
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
BOTN12010 | Botany of Aquatic Environments | |
EVST13015 | Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation | |
ZOOL19002 | Australian Vertebrate Fauna |
Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
EVST13014 | Freshwater and Marine Systems | |
ZOOL19004 | Integrated Pest Management |
In addition to the above, students must complete 2 Electives in Year 3 Term 1.
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL13031 | Ecology: Theory and Application | |
MARN13007 | Coastal Marine Resources | |
ZOOL13015 | Environmental Physiology of Animals |
In addition to the above, students must complete 1 Elective in Year 3 Term 2.
Not Applicable