Bachelor
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:
Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT awardIf you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.
Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive half a year (48 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2.5 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time). More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.
The Earth is an amazing place and for an earth scientist it offers a unique natural laboratory that covers space and time. Earth science is a multidisciplinary science that applies chemistry physics biology and mathematics tools to understand earth processes decipher its past and predict its future. Earth scientists work to monitor changes in the Earth's environment and suggest solutions to problems. They study natural hazards to prevent loss of life and reduce property damage. Earth scientists play key roles in the search for fuels and minerals. Climate change earthquakes and geothermal energy are just a few of the issues that require knowledge of earth science.
Earth science (also known as geoscience) blends the traditional fields of geology physical geography and oceanography/ hydrology. Geology describes the rocky parts of the Earth's crust (or lithosphere) and its development. Physical geography which studies the Earth's surface includes geomorphology soil science and biogeoscience. The marine and freshwater parts of the Earth define the fields of oceanography and hydrology.
There is currently a shortage of earth scientists in Australia and employment rates are high and salaries great. Earth scientists are in high demand in the energy sector (oil gas coal geothermal) and exploration and mining industries. Many earth scientists find employment in environmental consulting companies tackling geotechnical groundwater contamination natural hazards or climate change issues. Earth scientists may work for government agencies such as CSIRO and Geoscience Australia doing applied research or for state or local governments.
Graduates are eligible for membership in a number of professional societies such as the Geological Society of Australia Australian Institute of Geologists and other overseas professional societies.
Other study options
Faculty core units
These seven units give you an introduction to the principles of science. The inquiry based experimental science units will give you the opportunity to learn by enquiry and become familiar with the methods of scientific inquiry.
From your very first semester you will collaborate with your peers and teaching staff in QUT's exciting new learning environments. You will explore real-world problems from multiple scientific perspectives and learn the tools of the trade. Depending on your choices you may find yourself out in the field working in the laboratory or learning about the impact of scientific discovery on people policy industry and the planet.
Working with data you have collected you'll study how to apply fundamental methods of scientific practice perform scientific analysis and learn the tools to present your findings. You'll have the opportunity to explore and discover the range of career and professional outcomes available to you so you can gain the most from your unit selection and the flexibility the Bachelor of Science has to offer.
Your majorYour major is your main area of study for what you aspire to become professionally. You will receive in-depth knowledge and expertise within your chosen scientific discipline preparing you for entry into the workforce or further study. Your primary major comprises 11 units.
Complementary study areasThis is where you make the degree your own tailoring your studies to further match your individual career goals with a wide range of complementary study options available. You'll have the opportunity to develop sought-after professional skills deepen your understanding of your major discipline pursue an interest from across the university or broaden your scientific understanding. You can even work with industry or study overseas to gain credit towards your degree.
You can choose: a second major (eight units); or two minors (four units each).
Second major (eight units)
Choose a second area of study to complement your major and develop a significant depth of knowledge and skills in two discipline areas. Experience another field learn another academic methodology and experience interdisciplinary networking.
Choose a second science discipline (biological sciences chemistry environmental science or physics) or explore different perspectives which might include:
Minor (four units)
You might prefer to expand the breadth and depth of your studies by adding to your chosen science major with two minors.