Discoveries in life sciences are integral to the advancement of our world and society. The Bachelor of Life Sciences is a generalist degree that brings together the biological, environmental and medical sciences to answer fundamental questions. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries. This program also provides a pathway to postgraduate study, especially in health and medical fields. 

Key features

• Flexible subject choices
  Choose from 14 different majors to tailor your study to your interests. This flexible program allows you to declare your major in stage two of study, meaning you can explore several different areas before choosing the path that’s right for you.

• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities
  At UNSW Science, we focus on delivering the optimal balance of theory and practical work to equip you with the skills and experience to fast-track your career. The SCIF3199 Science Work Placement course gives you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through an internship. Previous work placement students have interned with IT companies, start-ups, government departments and large biomedical and biotechnology companies. Along with new professional skills and connections, you’ll also gain course credit for your work placement.

• Research internship course
  The SCIF2041 Research Internship course gives you the opportunity to complete a short theoretical or experimental research project supervised by a member of academic staff. Internships may also involve a placement outside of UNSW, in the form of externally funded research programs.