Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
Program code
1592
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
4 years full-time
8 years part-time
Credit points
320
Indicative fee
$10,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
Prerequisites
- NIL
Assumed knowledge
- Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3&4, C)
About this program
When you combine science and arts you'll develop the critical thinking and communication skills along with specialised skills and practical knowledge in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences. You'll have the freedom to tailor your degree around your interests in your foundation first year before gaining specialist knowledge and abilities - based on your chosen majors - throughout the remainder of your studies.
This degree sits within both the humanities and science departments, offering you a broad choice of majors from either study area. You'll gain specialised skills and practical knowledge in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences, paired with the creative thinking and perspective of your chosen arts major.
The result is a well-rounded, interdisciplinary degree that sets you up to start your career equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to tackle the problems of today.
Industry and expert connections
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts extensive list of majors means you'll almost certainly be able to specialise in a field you're passionate about. Depending on your major choices, you may be able to benefit from valuable industry-relevant experiences such as internships, study tours and other work-integrated learning opportunities. In your final year, you could also take part in a science capstone experience in research or fieldwork.
Graduate outcomes
As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a wide-ranging skill set that will prepare you for roles across the scientific, technological, commercial and social sectors, making you highly employable across a range of career paths.
Majors
- Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Sciences (Nathan only)
- Geography
- Marine Biology (Gold Coast only)
- Microbiology (Nathan only)
- Physics
- Wildlife Biology
- Archaeology (Nathan only) (from 2021)
Arts
- Art History and Theory
- Chinese Language
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Drama
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Islam-West Relations
- Italian Language
- Japanese Language
- Journalism
- Language, Culture and Society
- Literary Studies
- Security and International Studies
- Popular Culture and Screen Studies
- Psychology (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast only)
- Sociology
- Social Justice
- Spanish Language
- Strategic Communication
Flexibility
Fast-track your finish line - With intensive study options (and/or) year-round classes available, this degree can be finished in less time than a standard full-time study load, getting you into the workforce faster.
Global mobility
Students in this degree may be able to participate in an overseas program specifically designed to fit the degree's teaching objectives. These include 3610LHS Muslim World Study Tour and 3381LHS Global Sustainability Study Tour.
Attendance information
This program is offered full-time and part-time on-campus at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses.
Student Income Support
To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.
Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.
Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.
My career opportunities
Key employment sectors*
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Public Administration and Safety
- Arts and Recreation Services
- Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
- Education and Training
- Media and Communications
Potential job outcomes
- Laboratory Technician
- Pathology Assistant
- Social Historian
- Research Assistant
- Medical Representative
- Museum Curator
- Network Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Researcher
- Policy Advisor
- Technical Officer
- Software Developer
- Web Developer
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook
Program accreditation
Accreditation will vary depending upon your choice of major:
- The Chemistry major is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
- The Physics major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).
Professional recognition
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science, you will (depending upon your major) be eligible for membership of the following professional bodies:
- Ausbiotech Limited
- Australian Mathematical Society (AUTMS)
- Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Development Biology (ANZSCDB)
- Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)
- Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
- Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
- Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS)
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
- Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate (domestic) students
These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:
- Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
- International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying undergraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (1592)
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FEE-HELP
Eligible undergraduate fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.
Further information
- Calculating tuition fees
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.2 - Fees for Undergraduate Students (Non-international)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
Additional costs
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
- expenses associated with laboratory activities including lab coats, eye protection
- expenses associated with field trips and placements