Bachelor of Science
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Science |
|---|---|
| CRICOS course code | 023646E |
| Deakin course code | S320 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Deakin's Bachelor of Science allows you to start with a broad program then specialise as you progress through the course, developing your interests and career aspirations.
The course is available as a single degree course or as a combined degree course with Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law and Teaching (Science). Approved major sequences within the Bachelor of Science include Biology, Biological Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Forensic Biology, Information Technology, Mathematical Modelling, Multimedia Technology, Nanotechnology, Psychology and Zoology. See below for which major sequences are offered at which campus.
As part of the course you are required to complete a Laboratory Safety Induction Program, as well as Professional Practice/Science Skills units. The Professional Practice stream, plus an optional Industry-Based Learning placement will allow you to gain valuable work experience, giving you the opportunity to apply and consolidate knowledge gained in your course, experience workplace culture and workplace practices, explore career options and develop a professional network.
Course rules
To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree, a student must pass 24 credit points, of which 16 must be selected from science course-grouped units as set out below by campus:
Geelong students
- three compulsory Science Skills units
- completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- at least one 8 credit point Science major sequence
- three Professional Practice units
- up to 4 credit points of Industry-based Learning (IBL) (STP221, STP222, STP321, STP322), is optional
- out of the remaining 10 credit points, 8 may be selected from units offered by any area of the University.
Core Science Skills units
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes |
| SLE131 | Principles of Chemistry |
| SEP122 | Physics for the Life Sciences |
Professional Practice units
Choose one unit from:
| SIT191 | Introduction to Statistics |
| SEB121 | Engineering Practice |
| SLE251 | Research Methods and Data Analysis |
| HPS201 | Research Methods in Psychology A |
Plus
| EES101 | Communicating Science |
Plus choose one unit from:
| SEB323 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE335 | Industrial Applications of Science |
- At least one 4 credit point Science minor sequence (2 credit points at level one and 2 credit points at level two)
- completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- at least one 8 credit point Science major sequence
- three Professional Practice units
- up to 4 credit points of Industry Based Learning (IBL) (STP221, STP222, STP321, STP322) is optional
- out of the remaining 9 credit points, 8 may be selected from units offered by any area of the University
Choose one unit from:
| SLE251 | Research Methods and Data Analysis |
| SIT191 | Introduction to Statistics |
| HPS201 | Research Methods in Psychology A |
Plus
| EES101 | Communicating Science |
and
| SLE352 | Community Science Project |
Science Minor Study
Students must complete four units from within one of the Bachelor of Science major sequences, including at least two units from each of levels 1 and 2.
Of the 24 credit points required for the degree, up to 10 credit points may be taken at level 1, at least 14 credit points must be taken over levels 2 and 3, and there must be at least 6 credit points at level 3 of which at least 4 must be in science course-grouped units.
Units that count towards the science course-grouped units are based on the Bachelor of Science major sequences and Professional Practice units. In summary, all units commencing with the following codes are science course-grouped: SBB, SBC, SBF, SBS, SEK, SEP, SIT, SQA, SQB, SQE, SQP, STP and HPS; and the units SHD201/SHD301. Students should seek advice from their enrolment officer for specific details.
The course structure offers students the flexibility to articulate into a combined Bachelor of Science course, such as the Bachelor of Teaching (Science)/Bachelor of Science at Melbourne after the first year of the course.
The Professional Practice stream, plus the optional industry-based learning placement allows students to gain valuable work experience, giving them the opportunity to apply and consolidate knowledge gained in their course, experience workplace culture and workplace practices, explore career options and develop a professional network.
