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Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 3 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 30
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 144
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Minor)
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
 
  

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year program at pass level and a four-year program at Honours level.

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 universe itself), and human interactions with it. Just as important is the scientific process by which this understanding is gained. In turn, Science is the foundation of the modern technologies that enhance the quality of lives and provide ever more sophisticated means of applying the scientific process. In addition, Science is crucial in control of disease, biotechnology, new sustainable energy sources, information technology, and management of precious natural resources.

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@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.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

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.

The Bachelor of Science program rules allow students to include a mix of Science courses with courses from Business, Engineering and Arts. Students admitted to a degree with sufficient advanced standing may be able to complete a combined degree.

The following Science discipline areas are available as majors in the Bachelor of Science:

Program Structure

See Sample Program section.

Sample Program

The programs shown below are samples of those available under the rules for the BSc degree. They are intended to illustrate the operation of the degree rules, and to be a ready reference for degree structures, typical programs and the sorts of options available. Nothing in this chapter replaces or modifies any part of the degree rules. This section should be read in conjunction with the rules governing the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Science.
 
Example 1 - One Science Major
 
Science Major
Science Electives
Free Electives
General Education
Total UoC
Level I
12UoC
24UoC
12UoC
48
Level II/III
36UoC
12UoC
36UoC
12UoC
96
Total
48
36
48
12
144
 
The rules allow an additional 6 or 12 UoC in Level I courses to be taken in second or third year, with a corresponding reduction in the number of Level II/III electives.
 
Example 2 - Two Science Majors 
 
Science Major 1
Science Major 2
Free Electives
General Education
Total UoC
Level I
12UoC
12UoC
24UoC
 
48
Level II/III
36UoC
36UoC
12UoC
12UoC
96
Total
48
48
36
12
144
 
Again, an additional 6 or 12 UoC in Level I courses can be taken in second or third year, replacing electives shown at Level II/III.
 
Example 3 - Science Major and an Arts Major 
 
Science Major
Science Electives
Arts Major
General Education
Total UoC
Level I
12UoC
24UoC
12UoC
 
48
Level II/III
36UoC
12UoC
36UoC
12UoC
96
Total
48
36
48
12
144

Academic Rules

1. Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students

A student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students. In the event of a conflict, the rules for the Bachelor of Science take precedence over the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students.

2 Program Rules Dictionary

“Major” major consists of courses totalling 48 UoC, with at least 36 UoC from Level 2 and 3 courses, with at least 18 UoC at Level 3.

“Level I” means courses at an introductory level, normally taken at Stage I.

“Level II” means courses at an upper level, normally taken at Stage II.

“Level III” means courses at an upper level, normally taken at Stage III.

3 Program Rules

3.1 The BSc program must include courses totalling no less than 144 UoC.

3.2 At least 84 UoC must be from courses in the above Science discipline areas, of which at least 48 UoC must be in Level II and Level III courses.

3.3 Students must select one or more of the above Science discipline areas in which they will major. A major consists of courses totalling 48 UoC, with at least 36 UoC from Level II and III courses, with at least 18 UoC at Level III.

3.4 Students are able to include courses from Business, Engineering and Arts in the program, subject to timetabling constraints and prerequisites.

3.5 Students are required to include 12 UoC of General Education courses, normally taken in the second or third year of study.

3.6 The program may include no more than 60 UoC from Level I courses.

4 Honours

Rules governing the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours.

4.1 Entry
To enroll for the award of the degree at Honours level in one or two disciplines, a student must:

a) complete the pass-degree program requirements; or -

b) gain an approved award from elsewhere; and -

c) have achieved at least a credit average (65) across the entire undergraduate program including a credit average over the Level III courses in a major sequence which is in the same discipline area as the proposed Honours program.

4.2 Program Requirements

A student must obtain, normally over one year of study, a minimum of 48 units of credit in one or two areas of study approved by the Head of School.

4.3 Class of Honours

The Honours degree is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3).

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students

These regulations apply to all undergraduate degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules and Program Information. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters an undergraduate program in 2011. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.
1. Meeting degree requirements
  1.1 To be eligible to graduate, a student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students and specific program rules.
  1.2 Every student must complete courses as part of their degree. The requirements of a course will be outlined by its course convenor.
  1.3 A student will be prevented from enrolling in a course if they have not met the prerequisites specified.
  1.4 Each course completed or granted as credit towards a program may be counted towards only one major in that program.
2. Multiple enrolment
  2.1 No student will be admitted into a UNSW program without the approval of the relevant Head of School if they are already enrolled in another program of study at any tertiary institution.
3. Study required per UOC
  3.1 25-30 hours of work(over a 13 week teaching period) including face-to-face teaching sessions and private study time, is expected for 1 UoC per session (e.g. 150-180 hours of study is expected for a 6UoC course).
4. General Education requirement
  4.1 All UNSW@ADFA programs include 12 UoC of General Education courses.
  4.2 All ZGEN courses are worth 6UoC and are offered each semester. If students wish to undertake more than 12 UoC of ZGEN courses they may select an additional ZGEN course/s as upper-level free electives.
  4.3 Students must select one General Education course from each of the following groups:

Group 1
and

Group 2
5. Limit of Pass Conceded (PC)
A student cannot be awarded more than 18UoC for PCs.
6. Limit of Pass Conceded (PC)
In any session, a student cannot enrol in more than 30 UoC without the approval of the Registrar's Nominee (Manager, Student Administrative Services). (PC)
7. Credit Cancellation Period
No units of credit shall count towards any award at undergraduate level if ten or more years have elapsed since a candidate accumulated the units of credit. (PC)
8. Credit for previous study
  8.1 Credit may be granted on the basis of previous studies at a recognised tertiary institution provided a Credit for Previous Study form is submitted and approved within the credit cancellation period.
  8.2 If a student believes their previous studies and/or work experience have given them the knowledge and skills taught within a core course, but they have not completed suitable studies at a recognised. tertiary institution, they may seek approval from the relevant program authority to substitute this course for one outside their degree rules.
9. Variation of program or course requirements
Upon sufficient cause being shown, the Presiding Member, Academic Board may, in special cases, vary the requirements of the degree rules provided that any proposed variation shall be initiated by a recommendation from the relevant Head of School and the Registrar's Nominee.
Enrolment in this program is restricted to Midshipmen, Officer Cadets and Advanced Students in the Australian Defence Force and equivalent ranks from selected foreign Defence Forces.

Related Program(s)
4463 Science (CDF)
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