Bachelor
With the Biology major in the Bachelor of Science, you will gain a broad knowledge in biology, chemistry and communications, as well as the option of more detailed knowledge in disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and physiology. This degree will give you a strong grounding for a range of science-related careers or for more specialised postgraduate study.
15/68 OP/Rank This is the 2019 adjusted OP / Rank for this program. The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 17/62. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2018. Entry Requirements Subject pre-requisites: English (4, SA) or equivalent; from 2019 Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent will also be a subject pre-requisite. Recommended prior study: Mathematics B and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science21 or equivalent. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics A (until 2019) or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be recommended to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. Admission pathways A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest. *Further admission information An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission. Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances. An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments. USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2018. Explore pathways We can help
How to apply Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you: have never studied with USQ before, or are a Year 12 student. Please note down the QTAC codes below to complete your application. Alternatively, you may be able to apply directly to USQ if you: are a current or previous USQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or want to transfer to USQ from another university, or have recently graduated from TAFE. QTAC codes Mode Codes Toowoomba and External/Online 906839 Closing dates Applying directly to USQ: Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019. Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Monday 4 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019. Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 28 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020. If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates. Credit for previous study or work experience You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.