About the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science

Keen to explore the fascinating worlds of science and business? You'll open your eyes and broaden your mind with La Trobe's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science. Tailor your degree with a diverse mix of majors and minors, and gain the freedom to delve into your passions.

Whether it's finding new treatments for diseases, developing sustainable ways to grow food, pioneering research in artificial intelligence or building the business structures that power scientific innovations, you'll be prepared to pursue your dream career with this flexible double degree.

As you learn from leading academics and researchers, you'll take a deep dive into science and commerce – not only scientific and business concepts, but also how to think, work and collaborate. Study alongside world-class researchers from our Centre for AgriBioscience and La Trobe Business School, and benefit from our teaching and research facilities like the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Our research hubs also offer regular seminars on diverse topics, such as how to fight climate change, breakthroughs in cancer treatment, and new ways to protect our waterways.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Admission requirements

International entry requirements

I am an international student holding a qualification from:

International entry requirements* for this course at Melbourne**

Please select your type of qualification in the dropdown above.

* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.

** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.

Subject prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$39 000 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

Essential requirements and additional costs

Please note that additional costs are incurred from Essential requirements and additional costs.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.