With qualifications in both science and IT, you'll be able to pursue a career in a variety of industries, including commerce, industry, corporate IT, government or private consulting.

In this double degree, you'll have an introduction to fundamental concepts in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, information systems and computer programming before choosing the majors that suit your interests. You'll have access to next generation technology and state-of-the-art labs throughout your studies as you learn from some of Australia's leading researchers.

Industry and expert connections

Your final year is centred around hands-on projects, which are the core of our unique employability program. You'll gain experience with local and international industry partners with the option to engage with university research, undertake an extended fieldwork program in your major or complete an industry placement.

Such experiences will help you develop highly valued skills and attributes such as the ability to work in a team to analyse, develop and implement effective solutions to practical challenges. You will also be taught by expert academics with strong ties to their fields who may be able to assist in developing your networks and connections during your studies.

Graduate outcomes

In this emerging specialty industry, research opportunities are available in varied fields to mine data from databases. You'll find other opportunities to apply your knowledge to weather and climate simulations, population models, and business and consumer data analysis.

You'll also find opportunities in information technology designing, writing, testing, documenting and maintaining computer applications and research or analytical and development work.

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)

Information Technology

• Information Systems and Business Analysis
• Networks and Cyber Security
• Software Development
• Data Analytics and IoT
• Information Technology

Flexibility

Take control of your time - This degree has intakes in Trimester 1, 2 and 3. So, whenever you're ready to study, we're ready to get you started.

Program accreditation

The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

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:

• Applied Mathematics:
  • Ausbiotech Limited
  • Australian Mathematical Society (AUTMS)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology:
  • Ausbiotech Limited
  • 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)
• Chemistry:
  • Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
  • Ausbiotech Limited
  • Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Physics:
  • Australian Institute of Physics (AIP)
  • Ausbiotech Limited

Attendance information

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology is offered full-time on campus at the Nathan campus. You may choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.

As a full-time student you will generally attend 15 to 20 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

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.