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Federation University Australia

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Bachelor of Science

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Science provides a foundation in scientific practice and a specialisation in at least one discipline area chosen from thirteen major study areas.The course is delivered in small applied laboratory classes and workshops allowing the development of advanced skills sought by employers.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

The Bachelor of Science provides a foundation in scientific practice and a specialisation in at least one discipline area chosen from thirteen major study areas.The course is delivered in small applied laboratory classes and workshops allowing the development of advanced skills sought by employers. The emphasis is on acquiring skills in scientific communication data analysis and quantitative literacy problem solving and research skills and a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and ethical framework of at least one major study area.Graduates have the opportunity to undertake a research-based honours course to enhance their employment prospects and postgraduate study opportunities. Course majors include Biochemistry, Biological Science, Behavioural Science Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Restoration, Food Science, Geoscience (double major available), Health and Nutrition, Mathematics, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Minors include all of the above areas as well as Information Technology.

The Federation University Co-operative Model will accelerate your career by putting you at the heart of education and industry.
Federation Co-op creates a direct connection between students and employers, via paid placements, career preparation and workplace skill development, supported by a leader in student support, skills development and social equity.
Our industry stakeholders are excited about Federation Co-op as it addresses skill shortages by inviting them to collaborate on our courses, to identify the real skills that our students need to succeed in their chosen industry.
Co-op means you can succeed wherever you start on your study journey.
Federation has the know-how to deliver Co-op through our award-winning relationships with industry, including our 25+ year partnership with IBM, and our extensive research into the co-op model's success in the USA, Canada and Europe for generations of students.
* Work and world ready graduates. We prepare our students through mandatory career development units, so you will be ready to enter the workforce during your co-operative placements, and through transferable World Ready Skills, so you are workforce ready when you graduate, regardless of your background before going to uni.
* Real experience in your chosen profession. Every Co-op student completes a minimum of 60 days' paid placement relevant to their course - contributing directly to course credits - either full time over one semester, part time over an extended period or in blocks embedded into your subjects. Co-op offers flexibility to suit our students' commitments and course.
* Co-design, co-develop and co-delivered with industry. We work with employers, industry, students and alumni to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver a comprehensive set of structured, assessed Co-operative Experiential Learning activities.

Study locations

On-line Learning

Gippsland - Churchill

Berwick

Ballarat - Mt Helen

Online

Career pathways

  • Biologist
  • Laboratory worker
  • Research scientist
  • Strategic planner
  • Chemist
  • Physical science technical officer
  • Resource analyst
  • Sustainability officer
  • Ethical advisor
  • Research assistant
  • Science field officer
  • University educator
  • Mineral processor
  • Immunologist
  • Geneticist
  • Cytologist
  • Pathologist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Laboratory assistant
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Exploration geologist
  • Mine geologist
  • Engineering geologist

Depending on your major, you may find government or private sector employment in medical science, earth science, environmental management, analytical laboratories, computer support, health, environmental planning and sustainability, consultancy or research.

The analytical skills of science graduates are also in high demand in education, marketing, administration and business management. Graduates may also choose from a range of specialist post-graduate research and study areas.

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