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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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Bachelor of Nanotechnology/ Bachelor of Science
Length

Four years full time, or part time equivalent.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale, and will contribute to improvements in health, computer function, environmental management, cleaner and greener processes, and energy use. It is also expected to provide sophisticated sensors for detecting chemicals at low concentrations with applications in biological systems and enable biologists to manipulate biological processes within cells.

This double degree structure has been chosen as nanotechnology requires knowledge of a broad range of supporting sciences and the time to develop this knowledge. Key features of the course include:

- Six specialist units in nanotechnology: Nanochemistry, scanning probe microscopes, imaging and materials characterisation, synchrotron science and technology, nanomaterials and fabrication, and sensors and devices
- A unique seminar program: Issues in Nanotechnology - leading practitioners present on all aspects of nanotechnology
- A major nanotechnology research project in the final year
- Streams of study in either nanostructured materials or bionanotechnology.

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)
Major areas of study

Nanotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology and other related sciences.
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 successfully completed Physics and Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher per study.
Selection

ENTER 80.50
Extra requirements

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

VCE (or equivalent) Units 3 & 4 with a minimum study score of 25 in each of English (any), Chemistry and Mathematical Methods (either) and a study score of at least 20 in one of Specialist Mathematics or Physics.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities

Students will be fully qualified for employment in a wide range of science-based industries and research laboratories and will also be able to participate in the emerging nanotechnology industries.
Nanotechnology is a developing area with a growing number of organisations such as the Defence, Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO) and various groups within CSIRO seeking people with experience in this field. Companies are moving to exploit the emerging technologies and opportunities for employment are available in both Australia and internationally.
Professional recognition

Graduates with this degree will be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Physics and the Royal Australian Chemical Society, depending on the electives undertaken.

Award

Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Science
Length

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours is available to students who demonstrate exceptional results in either or both degrees and requires an additional year of study for each degree.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This double degree is designed to enhance employability in the finance sector by combining studies in finance with science studies, such as mathematics, statistics, and computer science, with options to add subjects to at least sub-major level from any discipline.
Students who have an aptitude for mathematics will be able to apply advanced skills to the development and analysis of financial products and the forecasting of exchange rates, interest rates and other financial variables. This is a rapidly developing area of finance and underlies the increasing reliance on financial derivatives and options.

First year studies include:
. Accounting
. Mathematics
. Statistics
. First year science major
. Economics

Later-year studies include:
. Corporate finance
. Science electives
. Business electives
. Banking and financial law
. Financial risk management
. Business electives
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study

Business, banking, economics, finance, corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, personal finance, financial risk management, international finance. Mathematics, physics, computer science, science and statistics.
Overseas study opportunities

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

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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

Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed Physics or Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher. Performance in prerequisite studies will be considered.
Selection

ENTER: 91.95
Extra requirements

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

VCE Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Mathematical Methods (either), or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities

Graduates who have combined mathematics and finance are sought after by financial firms. Their capacity to evaluate risk and to forecast the impact of shocks to the financial markets allows firms to better gauge their buying and selling decisions. Graduates tend to find work as financial analysts, forecasters and specialists in pricing derivatives, such as conventional and exotic options, and are well prepared for scientific management.
Professional recognition

An appropriate choice of subjects can lead to membership of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance and the Australian Mathematical Society. Students taking a major accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc. are entitled to Graduate Statistician status upon joining the Society.

Award

Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Science
Length

Five years full-time, or part-time equivalent (by arrangement). Honours in Engineering is awarded when achievement is sufficiently high throughout the course.
Campuses

Bendigo
Course description

This course allows students to complement their civil engineering training with a science major, leading to professional qualifications in both areas. Graduates are multi-skilled and can apply this diverse knowledge to civil engineering projects. These include such challenges as:
. Water management
. Soil management
. Energy management
. Environmental management

The Civil Engineering studies are combined with a choice from:
. Biochemistry
. Biomedical sciences
. Biotechnology
. Chemistry
. Information technology
. Mathematics and statistics
. Psychology

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. Details are on our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Bendigo
Major areas of study

Engineering, science.
Overseas study opportunities

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

Apply through VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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

Middle Band

Re-ranking is based on English (any), mathematical methods (either), physics and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection

ENTER 82.65
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any), and either Mathematical Methods (either), or Physics
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities

Graduates with civil engineering and science (either biotechnology or chemistry major) studies are well placed to work in the expanding water and wastewater industries.
Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with the relevant scientific professional association is possible.

Award

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Length

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours in either course requires an additional year full-time.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This double degree allows students to pursue their interests in both science and arts disciplines, with a wide range of options from which to choose. The discipline areas chosen are divided equally between science and arts, allowing students to follow two distinct major studies. There is some flexibility in the way the pathways can be followed in order to manage timetable clashes. The possible study combinations are extensive and interested students should explore their options carefully, and may wish to discuss their choices with university staff. A study plan is determined with each student on an individual basis.

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.
Major areas of study

Peace studies , philosophy, art history, physics, politics, Asian Studies , psychology, religion and spirituality studies, Sanskrit, science, sociology, Spanish, statistics, theatre and drama, gender, sexuality and diversity studies, zoology, biology, biochemistry, Australian studies, botany, chemistry , Chinese, cinema studies, computer science, development studies, electronics, English, environmental science, European cultures, ancient Mediterranean studies, genetics, Greek studies, history, Indonesian/Malay, Anthropology, Italian, Japanese, Latin-American Studies, archaeology, linguistics, mathematics, media studies, microbiology, North American studies, Aboriginal Studies, space science, viticultural science and wine production
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 - $5095-$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 subjects chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.

Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed any of the following studies will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher per study to a maximun of 3 points: Chemistry, Physics, or Specialist Mathematics.
Selection

ENTER 76.20
Extra requirements

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

VCE Units 3 & 4: either Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics and a study score of at least 20 in English (any).
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities

As the program combines strong analytical skills with good communication skills, graduates are highly sought after by employers. The course can lead to many career possibilities depending upon the subject combinations chosen.
Professional recognition

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

Required for Major in Environmental Science: 18 courses

All students are required to take the following nine Core courses:
MTH 120
CHM 111 and 112
GEO 305
BIO 210
BIO 230
GEO 153
GEO 202
GEO 404
Students select an Environmental Science Concentration in Biology, Chemistry, or Geology. Nine courses are required in each concentration.

Master of Applied Science
(M.Appl.Sc.)

Description

Lincoln’s focus on applied teaching and research provides the opportunity to undertake programmes of study that connect topics and applications in a wide range of areas - agriculture, industry, communications, transport, and now, increasingly and essentially, in the management and conservation of our biosphere and its’ resources, including development issues.

The Master of Applied Science is geared to promoting students’ individual needs and interests in these areas with a view to careers in research, teaching, local and central government, and consultancy.

How to qualify

Candidates for the M.Appl.Sc. will have qualified for a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Length of study
By examination and thesis

Students will normally take a minimum of two academic years to complete a M.Appl.Sc. by examination and thesis.

The taught component comprises 120 credits selected from 600 level courses. The course of study must be approved by the Academic Co-ordinator having regard to coherence and relevance.

By thesis only

Students will normally take a minimum of one academic year to complete the requirements of the degree.
By examination only

The usual course of study comprises 120 credits selected from 600 level courses, plus a dissertation (40 credits). The minimum period of study is one calendar year.

Course of study

There are a number of prescribed courses of study which allow students completing the M.Appl.Sc by examination to specialise in:Environmental Management
Farm Management Consultancy
Immunology
International Rural Development
Landscape Planning
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Transport Studies

The course of study for these specialisations are shown below. Unless otherwise stated all the courses are worth 20 credits.

Note: Not all courses are offered in every year.

It is possible for a student who is completing the M.Appl.Sc by examination and thesis or by thesis alone to study these specialisations. In this case, students will plan their course of study with a course advisor.

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