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Federation University Australia

  • 38% international / 62% domestic

Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

  • Bachelor

As a high achieving student you'll complete a specialised pathway which allows for a double major in your degree.

Key details

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

About this course

As a high achieving student you'll complete a specialised pathway which allows for a double major in your degree. You'll have an opportunity to include a semester long project in your third year which provides advanced skills in experimental design data collection and synthesis problem solving and critical analysis.Major options include; Behavioural science Biochemistry Biological science Chemistry Ecology Environmental restoration Exercise science Food science Health and nutrition Mathematics Microbiology Molecular biology Mineral processing.

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

  • Biological scientist
  • Geneticist
  • Chemist
  • Cytologist
  • Research scientist
  • Ethical advisor
  • Immunologist
  • Pathologist
  • Laboratory analyst
  • Microbiologist
  • Forensic scientist

Depending on the areas of specialisation, 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 specialised pathway offered by this degree

is ideal for students wanting to progress to honours and post-graduate study.

Credit for prior study or work

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Federation University Australia.
89.9%
Overall satisfaction
92.7%
Skill scale
80.7%
Teaching scale
54.6%
Employed full-time
$56.4k
Average salary