Bachelor of Science at La Trobe University

Award

Bachelor of Science
Length

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours requires an additional year of full-time study.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description

This highly flexible course allows students to create a program to suit their individual study preferences, commencing with a broad range of units in first year, gradually specialising in two areas by third year. Students can combine a science major with a sequence of study from other faculties or with another science discipline. The science study options are:

- Agricultural science
- Biochemistry and molecular science
- Botany and plant science
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Electronics
- Environmental science
- Genetics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Space science
- Statistical science
- Zoology.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Albury-Wodonga
Major areas of study

Biochemistry, biomedical science, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, cognitive science, computer science, biology, ecology, electronics, environmental science, genetics, microbiology, mathematics, physics, psychology, science, space science, statistics, viticultural science and wine production, zoology.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.


Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.

Middle Band

Applicants who have completed any of chemistry, physics, or specialist mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher per study to a maximum of 3 points. Re-ranking is based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme. Performance in prerequisite studies will be considered.
Selection

Albury-Wodonga: ENTER 58.65
Bendigo: ENTER 65.75
Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 60.60
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any) and either Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
NSW HSC: Band 2 Mathematics and satisfy English requirements.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Additional information

Students enrolled at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to either the Bundoora or Bendigo campuses after successfully completing their first year.
Career opportunities

The scope for employment is large and depends on your chosen specialisation. Employment outcomes include careers in fields such as biotechnology, materials science, chemical sciences, viticultural science, manufacturing, research science or space physics. Graduates with strong skills in mathematics, statistics, quantitative analysis and problem-solving are highly sought after in a wide range of areas, including banking, engineering, financial administration, insurance, and research and development. There is also a current shortage of qualified chemists and science teachers, particularly in the physical and mathematical sciences.
Professional recognition

Membership of professional associations is available, and is determined according to the major studies chosen.

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