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Overview

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year program at pass level. A separate four-year program at Honours level (Program Code 4513) is also available for eligible applicants. Science is the understanding of the physical universe (from sub-atomic particles and microbes through to the planet’s environment and the origin of the … For more content click the Read More button below. Pass-level students in Science should complete their programs within three years. Honours students who are RAN midshipmen or RAAF officer cadets continue with their programs at UNSW Canberra at ADFA and complete their programs at the end of the fourth year. Army officer cadets, however, at the end of the third year transfer to the Royal Military College, Duntroon. After completing a year of military training they are commissioned as lieutenants and those who are continuing with Honours return to the Academy to complete their program. A Bachelor of Science program will develop students’ lifetime skills including creativity, problem-solving ability, critical thinking and communication skills that will be useful not only in a scientific environment but in all professions. It will prepare students to deal with technical and management issues that will often require scientific knowledge and the intellectual and practical problem-solving skills developed through studies in physical, environmental and mathematical sciences, and information technology.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate a broad and deep theoretical and technical knowledge of their scientific disciplines.
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Demonstrate the technical skills required by their discipline including problem solving, field work, and experimental laboratory work.
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Be able to create new concepts and understanding through the process of scientific inquiry, critical analysis, problem solving, and research.
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Be able to take responsibility for and demonstrate commitment to their own learning, motivated by curiosity and an appreciation of the value of lifelong learning.
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Critically reflect upon broad ethical principles and codes of conduct in order to behave responsibly, respectfully, ethically, and with integrity.
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Demonstrate respect and value of social, cultural, and personal diversity.
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Demonstrate a capacity for entrepreneurship and be able to recognise opportunities to develop ideas into practical applications.
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Demonstrate a capacity for self-management, teamwork, and leadership to achieve common goals.
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Make appropriate and effective use of information and information technology relevant to their discipline.
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Effectively communicate scientific concepts and results to broad and diverse audiences.
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Program Structure
144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program.

  1. Core Courses (Majors) - 96 UOC 
  2. Prescribed Elective Courses - 12 UOC
  3. Free Elective Courses - 24 UOC
  4. General Education Courses - 12 UOC

Majors

Students must select two Science discipline areas in which they will major. Each major consists of courses totalling 48 UoC.

48 UOC Majors, in both Science disciplines, must consist of no less than 48 UOC, with at least 36 UOC from Level 2 and 3 and with at least 18 UOC at Level 3.

The Recommended Double-Major Combinations for the discipline area combinations are:

Mathematics – Physics
Chemistry – Physics
Chemistry – Geography
Chemistry – Mathematics
Mathematics – Oceanography
Physics – Oceanography
Geography – Oceanography
Mathematics – Aviation
Physics – Aviation
Chemistry – Aviation
Geography – Aviation
Mathematics – Computer Science

Please refer to the Recommended Double-Major Combinations Study Plans for further information: www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/degree/undergraduate/defence/science

Prescribed Electives

Students must complete two prescribed elective courses ZPEM2312 Fundamentals of Data Analysis and ZINT2100 Introduction to Cyber-security: Policy and Operations. These two courses do not count towards the 96 UOC required for the Science discipline area.
Students who complete ZPEM1301 Mathematics 1A or ZPEM1303 Engineering Mathematics 1A will be exempt from ZPEM2312. If exempt, students need to undertake a Level 2 or 3 Free Elective in lieu of this prescribed elective.

Free Electives

Students can take up to a maximum of 24 UOC of the following courses.

General Education

Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses, normally taken in the second or third year of study.

Program Rules and Dictionary

Maximum Level 1 UOCStudent may only undertake 48 UOC of Level 1 courses.Minimum Upper Level UOCStudents must complete a minimum of 96 UOC of Level 2/3 courses.Maturity Requirements- Students must complete 36 UOC of Level 1 courses before undertaking Level 2 courses.- Student must complete 72 UOC of Level 1/2 … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Honours Programs

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)4513 - Science (Honours)

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

Program Fees

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