Bachelor of Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science at La Trobe University
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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.