CU18 Bachelor of Science

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
  3. Complete 2 minors

Core Structure

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Bachelor of Science Course has eight compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.

In addition to the eight compulsory units, students must study one major. The major can be either of the following two disciplines:

  • Applied Biology - Major, 8 units, 48 credit points
  • Applied Chemistry - Major, 8 units, 48 credit points

Students studying the Applied Biology Major must choose two minors, from the list below:

  • Plant and Crop Systems – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Entrepreneurship – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Environmental Management – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Chemistry Analytics – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits

Students studying the Applied Chemistry Major must choose two four units minors, or the eight unit minor only, from the list below:

  • Plant and Crop Systems – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Entrepreneurship – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Environmental Management – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Animal and Plant Biology in Depth – Minor, 8 Units, 48 Credits

The Bachelor of Science Course has eight compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.

In addition to the eight compulsory units, students must study one major. The major can be either of the following two disciplines:

  • Applied Biology - Major, 8 units, 48 credit points
  • Applied Chemistry - Major, 8 units, 48 credit points

Students studying the Applied Biology Major must choose two minors, from the list below:

  • Plant and Crop Systems – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Entrepreneurship – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Environmental Management – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Chemistry Analytics – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits

Students studying the Applied Chemistry Major must choose two four units minors, or the eight unit minor only, from the list below:

  • Plant and Crop Systems – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Entrepreneurship – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Environmental Management – Minor, 4 Units, 24 Credits
  • Animal and Plant Biology in Depth – Minor, 8 Units, 48 Credits

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory
CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter
CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions
ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring
SCIE11023 Scientific Research Fundamentals
BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project
BIOL12105 Scientific Analysis and Statistics
EVST19007 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Applied Biology Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Applied Biology major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Applied Biology major must study the prerequisite units: BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory and ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
BIOL12107 Genomes, Genetics & Evolution
BOTN19001 Australian Botany
BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
ZOOL19002 Australian Vertebrate Fauna
EVST19020 Environmental Management Systems
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment
ZOOL13015 Environmental Physiology of Animals

Applied Chemistry Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Applied Chemistry major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Applied Chemistry major must study the prerequisite units: CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter and CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this Major.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11045 Chemical Investigation and Theory
CHEM12079 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM12080 Organic Chemistry
CHEM19085 Environmental Chemistry
CHEM13083 Physical Chemistry
CHEM13080 Analytical Science
CHEM13081 Biomaterials: Environmental and Medical Applications
CHEM13082 Nanotechnology: Health and the environment

Animal and Plant Biology in Depth Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Animal and Plant Biology in depth minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. This minor can only be taken with the Applied Chemistry major and cannot be taken with the Applied Biology Major.

Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Animal and Plant Biology in depth minor must study the prerequisite units: BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory and ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production
ENVR11011 Modern Environmental Issues
ENVR12002 Applied Ecology
BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
ZOOL19002 Australian Vertebrate Fauna
MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
ZOOL13015 Environmental Physiology of Animals
BOTN13002 Plants and the Environment

Chemistry Analytics Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24


The Chemistry Analytics minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. This minor can only be taken with the Applied Biology major and cannot be taken with the Applied Chemistry major.

Students outside the Bachelor of Science who wish to study the Chemistry Analytics minor must study the prerequisite units: CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter and CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11045 Chemical Investigation and Theory
CHEM19085 Environmental Chemistry
CHEM12077 Food Science & Analysis
CHEM13080 Analytical Science

Entrepreneurship Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24


The Entrepreneurship minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. All prerequisites for the Entrepreneurship minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups

Environmental Management Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Environmental Management minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ENVR11011 Modern Environmental Issues
GEOG19021 Geographic Information Systems
GEOG12021 Remote Sensing of Environment
EVST19022 Climate Change: Risk and Assessments

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24


This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Advice for further information.

Plant and Crop Systems Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24


The Plant and Crop Systems minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science. All prerequisites for the Plant and Crop Systems minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI11001 Soil and Irrigation Management
AGRI11002 Plant Science and Crop Production
AGRI12002 Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases
AGRI13009 Sustainable Agricultural Development: Local and Global