Bachelor of Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Science
Course code | 50110 |
Professional accreditation status | The Physics major for the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Graduates are automatically eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics. The Chemistry major for this course is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Graduates are immediately eligible for non-corporate membership of RACI and, with an additional three years’ experience in chemistry, may register as a Chartered Chemist with Corporate Membership of RACI. |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B and Chemistry for all majors except: General major (English only) Physics major (English, Maths B, Chemistry and Physics, or (in lieu of Physics) Maths C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Queensland OP 6 (or equivalent) or better is required for entry in the advanced majors. |
Special admission requirements | 番茄社区 students who have completed the first year of any major in the BSc (including the General Major) with a GPA greater than 5.5 (excluding MA1020 and CH1020) may apply to undertake an advanced major for which they have met the level one requirements. Approval will be subject to quota limits on each advanced major. |
Post-admission requirements | Some majors require attendance at block mode or limited attendance subjects on either the Townsville or Cairns campus. Students may be required to attend block mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A minimum of 15 credit points of science subjects must be taken at level 1. A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1. A minimum of 15 credit points of science subjects must be taken at level 2. A minimum of 18 credit points of science subjects must be taken at level 3 or higher. Students may seek permission to enrol in one or more level 5 subjects. Preparatory subjects (MA1020 and CH1020) are available only under the General major and cannot be credited towards other majors in the course. Not more than a total of 12 credit points may be credited from subjects from other Colleges. Unless otherwise approved by the Dean of College, a student for the Bachelor of Science degree shall obtain a major from subjects listed in the course structure. Only subjects passed at a grade of P (Pass) or higher can be counted towards a major. |
Additional completion requirements | Students enrolled in an advanced major in the BSc must attain a course GPA of 5.5 in order to graduate with that advanced major. A student who completes an advanced major with a GPA of less than 5.5 over their whole course will be eligible to graduate with the equivalent standard major. |
Course learning outcomes | The graduates of 番茄社区 are prepared and equipped to create a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide. 番茄社区 graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. 番茄社区 graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science at 番茄社区 will be able to:
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Course Structure
Science majors
Aquaculture Science and Technology
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Environmental Science and Geography
Geography (Suspended 2016 – 2018)
Advanced Science majors
Aquaculture Science and Technology Advanced
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Advanced
Environmental Earth Science Advanced
Environmental Science and Geography Advanced
Geography Advanced (Suspended 2016 – 2018)
Campus
Course available at | Notes |
Cairns | See Table A (SCIENCE/ADVANCED SCIENCE MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus |
Townsville | See Table A (SCIENCE/ADVANCED SCIENCE MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points of level 1 science subjects before attempting any level 2 science subject Must successfully complete 18 credit points of level 1 and 2 science subjects before attempting any level 3 science subject Must successfully complete 12 credit points of level 3 science subjects before attempting any level 5 science subject Students undertaking the advanced majors must maintain an annual GPA of 5.5 to remain in that major. Failure to so do will result in a transfer to the equivalent standard major. Students enrolled in an advanced major in the BSc must attain a course GPA of 5.5 in order to graduate with that advanced major. A student who completes an advanced major with a GPA of less than 5.5 over their whole course will be eligible to graduate with the equivalent standard major. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 3 credit points One PC grade only may be awarded with approval of College or Division examiners meeting, to allow a student to graduate, and that PC grade must not contribute to a major. |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. A maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing may be granted for subjects outside the Science Schedule of Subjects. Advanced Standing will not be granted for preparatory subjects completed under the other courses. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | All majors except the General major may appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of approved subjects may be eligible to receive the award of Diploma of Higher Education (Science). |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as a separate one year (end on) course. |
Eligibility | Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean. Normally a minimum overall GPA of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) is required across the bachelor degree, with credits or better in the discipline specific areas. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. |