The Bachelor of Science at Southern Cross University is a flexible degree that allows you to incorporate a wide range of subjects with career-focused science specialisations.

Focus on an area of professional practice by choosing a specialisation in Earth and Environmental Systems, Marine Systems, Forestry Systems or Regenerative Agriculture or a double specialisation in Earth and Environmental and Marine Systems. These specialisations are identified on your graduating testamur. 

Alternatively, you can choose a major from Applied Chemistry, Biology, Applied Mathematics and Physics. Or you can include a second major from other disciplines across the University.

The Bachelor of Science is characterised by practical and field experience in all years, making use of our easy access to a variety of subtropical terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems.

Bachelor of Science students have opportunities to form strong networks with industry and government through exciting work integrated learning opportunities.

Southern Cross University Bachelor of Science graduates are sought after here in Australia and across the globe.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:

• 1 specialisation in Earth and Environmental Systems or Marine Systems or Forestry Systems or Regenerative Agriculture or a double specialisation in Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems; (288 credit points) or
•  6 core units (72 credit points), and 1 science major (96 credit points), and 10 equivalent elective units  (120 credit points); or
•  6 core units (72 credit points), 2 science majors (192 credit points), and equivalent 2 elective unit/s (24 credit points); or
•  6 core units (72 credit points), 1 science major (96 credit points), 1 shared major (96 credit points), and equivalent 2 elective unit/s  (24 credit points).