Handbook - Science / Computer Science

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Overview

With this dual degree program, students can add a Science program to the standard, professionally accredited BSc in Computer Science program offered by the School of Computer Science and Engineering. All Science majors within program 3970 are available.

Students who meet the entry requirements for the BSc in Computer Science program 3778 and for the Bachelor of Science program 3970 may apply to enter the combined Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) program.

Students should schedule the Science and Computer Science components to suit their preferences while meeting constraints of timetables and prerequisites. The Science Faculty section in this Handbook describes the Science options and the School of Computer Science and Engineering Student Office can supply sample programs indicating what previous students have arranged.

In addition to the BSc in Computer Science program 3778, students must complete a minimum of 96 units of credit in Science courses, including a major sequence in an approved area. The Science office must approve the Science component while the School of Computer Science and Engineering will approve the final program and schedule.

Stand Alone Programs

Click on the link below to find out more about each individual program.

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 192 UOC.

Bachelor of Science (96 UOC)

An approved Bachelor of Science major; and
Science elective courses

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (96 UOC)

A Bachelor of Computer Science major; and
Computer Science elective courses

In this dual degree students take 96 UOC for the Bachelor of Science, and 96 UOC for the Bachelor of Computer, for a total of 192 UOC. The Science courses required for both degrees can overlap. Depending on the chosen combination of Computer Science major and Science major, there may be varying amounts of overlapping courses. When a student meets all the requirements for both degrees in less than 192 UOC, students must complete additional elective courses to bring the total to 192 UOC.

Disciplinary Component - 3970 Science96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Majors

Students must complete at least one Science major selected from the list below. Students should declare their major prior to commencing Stage 2 courses.

Notes:
1.Students are not permitted to take the Bioinformatics major BINFB1 when taking the degree in dual award mode with the Bachelor of Engineering (Bioinformatics) program.

Molecular and Cell Biology

Physical Oceanography

Marine and Coastal Science

Minors

Students may choose to complete an optional minor in one of the following areas, using their Science and/or free electives.

Double Counting

Science Electives

Students need to complete 96 UOC to meet the core requirements for the Bachelor of Science. If your choice of specialisation(s) requires less than 96 UOC you are required to complete additional Science elective courses from the following list to meet the 96 UOC requirement.

any Aviation course

any Biological Science course

any Biological, Earth & Environmental Science course

any Climate Science course

any Geoscience course

any Marine Science course

any Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences course

any Biochemistry course

any Biotechnology course

any Microbiology course

any Chemistry course

any Food Technology course

any Materials Science and Engineering course

any Mathematics course

any Anatomy course

any Neuroscience course

any Pathology course

any Pharmacology course

any Physiology course

any Medical Science course

any Psychology course

any Physics course

any Optometry course

any Vision Science course

any Faculty of Science course

Level 1 Science UOC

Maximum Level 1 UOC

Disciplinary Component - 3778 Computer Science96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Majors

COMPA1 is the default stream, and will be used if no other stream is selected.

Computer Science (Database Systems)

COMPE1

96 UOC

Computer Science (eCommerce Systems)

COMPI1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

COMPJ1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Programming Languages)

COMPN1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Computer Networks)

COMPS1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Embedded Systems)

COMPY1

96 UOC

Computer Science (Security Engineering)

Maximum Level 1 Electives UOC

3789 - COMP Course Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Sample Programs

To access sample program(s), please visit:

Science Degree Template

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students

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