Bachelor
School of Law, Fremantle Campus
Scientists and lawyers have much in common. Scientific minds are curious, questioning the status quo and looking for new answers and ways of thinking. Similarly, legal professionals espouse that same sense of enquiry, constantly searching for innovative ways to solve legal problems. When you undertake a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science from The University of Notre Dame Australia, you have the opportunity to explore the many synergies between these two exciting fields.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
The field of science is continuously evolving, with fields such as genetics, biotechnology and public health and safety being underpinned by a rigorous legal framework. Designed to be completed over five years of full-time study, the combined Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science is perfect for students who wish to combine their love of the law with their passion for science.
When you undertake the legal component of your degree, you will receive an education that has been planned in collaboration with some of Australia's top judges, barristers and solicitors. A focus on experiential learning also means that you have multiple opportunities to develop valuable skills such as public speaking, advocacy, dispute resolution and mooting.
The scientific elements of your double degree are equally practical. Over the course of your studies, you will complete 5 core Science courses and 7 courses to form a Science stream in Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science or Multidisciplinary Science. Developing your skills in data analysis and research, you will then undertake a Science Internship in your third year. Held over six weeks, this industry placement assigns you to a government department or private organisation in Western Australia, nationally, or internationally, where you are expected to apply the expertise you have gained so far. See Bachelor of Science for more details.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science, you will gain a sound practical and theoretical understanding of both scientific and legal disciplines. As such, graduates can expect to find employment in a variety of roles including pharmaceutical and biotechnical research and development, environment regulation, scientific patents and more.
BACHELOR OF LAWS/SCIENCE
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Core Curriculum
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
Year Five
Law Electives*
*Available law electives are subject to change and may vary depending on your campus and year of study. Please check with your school for the current electives on offer.
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.