Bachelor of Science

Overview

• UniSQ’s Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive and versatile degree, allowing you to specialise in one or two majors across applied science domains. Build your identity as a scientist through core courses and your chosen major, while developing critical thinking, scientific communication, and problem-solving skills.
• With a modular, flexible structure and strong links to employability and research pathways, the Bachelor of Science empowers you to explore interdisciplinary learning and tackle complex global challenges in technology, society, and the environment.
• Gain a deep understanding of scientific principles and hands-on experience that prepares you for diverse careers in industry, education, and research. As a graduate you will be an innovative, collaborative professional who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic work environments.
• Study online or on-campus, participate in research, and take your learning overseas with study abroad options—broadening your perspective and enhancing your personal and professional development.

Majors in the Bachelor of Science

• Animal Science
  

  Study sustainable animal production, customise your degree with a second major, and gain industry experience through UniSQ’s strong agricultural partnerships. 

• Applied Computing
  

  Gain practical computing skills, specialise with complementary majors, and prepare for tech careers in high-demand industries like finance, defence, and healthcare.

• Archaeology
  

  Study archaeology to uncover human history, from ancient migrations to recent societies, through hands-on training and expert guidance.

• Astronomy
  

  Study the universe with expert guidance, cutting-edge observatories, flexible online access, and graduate with valuable scientific, analytical, and communication skills.

• Biology
  

  Study life from molecules to ecosystems, gain hands-on lab skills, and prepare for careers or further study in science and health. 

• Biomedical Science
  

  Study molecular biology and biotechnology, gain advanced lab skills, and combine with biology for broad biomedical and healthcare career opportunities.

• Environment and Sustainability
  

  Study climate science, ecology, and sustainability, develop interdisciplinary skills, and combine majors to pursue diverse environmental and resource management careers.

• Food and Beverage Science
  

  Master food safety, quality, and processing with practical experience, collaborative learning, and combine majors for diverse food industry career opportunities.

• Geospatial Science
  

  Develop in-demand spatial data skills, gain hands-on tech experience, and access diverse career opportunities across science, environment, and technology sectors.

• Mathematics and Statistics
  

  Gain strong maths and statistics skills, apply them to real-world problems, and combine with fields like computing or science to enhance career and study opportunities. 

• Physics
  

  Study physics to explore natural laws, build problem-solving skills, gain hands-on lab experience, and combine with other majors for a flexible, career-focused science degree.

• Plant Agricultural Science
  

  Study plant science to gain practical and theoretical knowledge in crop production, biotechnology, and sustainability, with flexible learning and real-world experience in Australia’s key farming regions.

• Space Technology
  

  Study space technology online or on-campus to gain hands-on skills in spacecraft design, mission operations, and prepare for a rewarding career in the growing space industry.

• Wildlife Management
  

  Gain practical wildlife management skills through unique UniSQ courses, combining with related majors to boost career prospects in conservation, pest control, and environmental sustainability.