About the course

Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you, while improving our understanding of the universe. This degree is designed to provide flexibility, while preparing you for a variety of work opportunities. Develop specialist skills through your choice of majors and minors.

　　In this program you will:

　　Graduate with depth and breadth of scientific knowledge

　　Gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, and research methods

　　Choose additional introductory courses in mathematics for those interested in specialisation

　　Learn in specialised labs and gain hands-on experience during field studies, preparing you for work in professional scientific settings

　　For a major in Ecology, students must successfully complete 8 courses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Petrie

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Sunshine Coast

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

　　Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - Successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)

　　IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest, TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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