When you combine science and arts you'll develop the critical thinking and communication skills along with specialised skills and practical knowledge in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences. You'll have the freedom to tailor your degree around your interests in your foundation first year before gaining specialist knowledge and abilities - based on your chosen majors - throughout the remainder of your studies.

This degree sits within both the humanities and science departments, offering you a broad choice of majors from either study area. You'll gain specialised skills and practical knowledge in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences, paired with the creative thinking and perspective of your chosen arts major.

The result is a well-rounded, interdisciplinary degree that sets you up to start your career equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to tackle the problems of today.

Industry and expert connections

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts extensive list of majors means you'll almost certainly be able to specialise in a field you're passionate about. Depending on your major choices, you may be able to benefit from valuable industry-relevant experiences such as internships, study tours and other work-integrated learning opportunities. In your final year, you could also take part in a science capstone experience in research or fieldwork.

Graduate outcomes

As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a wide-ranging skill set that will prepare you for roles across the scientific, technological, commercial and social sectors, making you highly employable across a range of career paths.

Majors

• Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Sciences (Nathan only)
• Geography
• Marine Biology (Gold Coast only)
• Microbiology (Nathan only)
• Physics
• Wildlife Biology
• Archaeology (Nathan only) (from 2021)

Arts

• Art History and Theory
• Chinese Language
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice
• Drama
• History
• Indigenous Studies
• Islam-West Relations
• Italian Language
• Japanese Language
• Journalism
• Language, Culture and Society
• Literary Studies
• Security and International Studies
• Popular Culture and Screen Studies
• Psychology (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast only)
• Sociology
• Social Justice
• Spanish Language
•  Strategic Communication

Flexibility

Fast-track your finish line - With intensive study options (and/or) year-round classes available, this degree can be finished in less time than a standard full-time study load, getting you into the workforce faster.

Global mobility

Students in this degree may be able to participate in an overseas program specifically designed to fit the degree's teaching objectives. These include 3610LHS Muslim World Study Tour and 3381LHS Global Sustainability Study Tour.

Program accreditation

Accreditation will vary depending upon your choice of major:

• The Chemistry major is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
• The Physics major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP).

Professional recognition

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science, you will (depending upon your major) be eligible for membership of the following professional bodies:

• Ausbiotech Limited
• Australian Mathematical Society (AUTMS)
• Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Development Biology (ANZSCDB)
• Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)
• Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
• Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS)
• Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
• Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)

Attendance information

This program is offered full-time on-campus at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Changing programs

If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Permanent resident status

If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.

The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.

If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

My career opportunities

Key employment sectors*

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
• Public Administration and Safety
• Arts and Recreation Services
• Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
• Education and Training
• Media and Communications

Potential job outcomes

• Laboratory Technician
• Pathology Assistant
• Social Historian
• Research Assistant
• Medical Representative
• Museum Curator
• Network Administrator
• Systems Analyst
• Researcher
• Policy Advisor
• Technical Officer
• Software Developer
• Web Developer