Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) - Earth Science or Environmental Science
418052
Sciences
If you have a strong interest and passion for science and a desire to pursue a career in science research or industry in the Biological, Environmental or Earth Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics, this science research focused course […]
Full time
Course Fee
CSP/$7320 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
Queensland University of Technology - Gardens Point
Course outline

If you have a strong interest and passion for science and a desire to pursue a career in science research or industry in the Biological, Environmental or Earth Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics, this science research focused course if for you.

You will be immersed in research from first year, engaging with world class researchers and facilities and will develop your research skills through years 2 and 3, leading to a substantial independent research project in your final year. Through the degree you will develop strong discipline knowledge, competence in practical, quantitative and research skills and be well prepared to undertake a PhD.

This course is covered by the QUT Offer Guarantee.

If you not a current year 12 student or a recent year 12 student who has taken a gap year or two (i.e. not subsequent study or work) and you are seeking to transfer science degrees you are recommended to consider 418011 Bachelor of Science and upon completion seek entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.

For more course information, visit Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) at QUT.

Note

Only year 12 subjects undertaken in your year 12 studies will be considered for satisfying the prerequisites

Majors

Biological sciences; chemistry; earth science; environmental science; physics.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science or Physics (Units 3 and 4, B); Applicant must be 16; Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years; No prior study

Additional entry requirements

Applicants must be a 2023 Year 12 student or a recent Year 12 student returning from up to two gap years.

Assumed knowledge

Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); at least one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) in addition to prerequisite.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
88.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.55

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

93.65

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

97.35

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

92.20

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

94.25

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Notes

Career opportunities

Careers available in a wide range of sectors including research and technical services (e.g. university, state departments, CSIRO), education (e.g. science lecturer), communication (e.g. science journalist), regulatory affairs, policy development (e.g. local or federal government) and business (e.g. company employee or entrepreneur).

Membership

Graduates of each major are eligible for full or associate membership of a number of discipline based professional associations.

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