Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor

Combine science and IT for roles including scientific modeller, software developer, scientific programmer and computational scientist.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

418322, 080489G

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

ATAR

70

About this course

Highlights

Combine a science specialisation with information technology.
Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
Specialise in biological sciences, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, or physics and computer science or information systems.
Gain the ability to use creative as well as analytical methods to solve scientific problems.
Be prepared for an increasing range of careers that involve the application of information technology to science.

Highlights

Combine a science specialisation with information technology.
Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
Specialise in biological sciences, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, or physics and computer science or information systems.
Gain the ability to use creative as well as analytical methods to solve scientific problems.
Be prepared for an increasing range of careers that involve the application of information technology to science.

Entry requirements

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.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Study locations

Gardens Point

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Graduates may find roles where they can use their information technology skills within the science discipline. Areas include sensor networks complex system and scientific modelling and science. As a graduate you can expect to work in roles such as scientific modeller engineering software developer scientific programmer and computational scientist.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.

Other study options

Possible careers

Biomedical laboratory officer
Biomedical science researcher
Biotechnologist
Biotechnology scientist
Computer scientist
Computer systems engineer
Data communications specialist
Database manager
Environmental engineer
Environmental health officer
Environmental scientist
Forensic biologist
Forensic chemist
Life scientist
Physicist
Plant biotechnologist
Programmer
Project manager
Systems analyst
Systems programmer
Technical officer

Course structure

Students are required to complete 384 credit points comprised of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Science program and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology program.

Science component:

7 Science Core units (60 credit points) which includes 6 credit point units and a unit (12 credit points) from the approved list of option units.
11 Major Core units (132 credit points)

Information Technology component:

6 Information Technology Core units (72 credit points) includes unit from an approved options list.
10 Major Core units (120 credit points)