We’re preparing a new generation of scientists for today’s increasingly competitive and business-aware world. The Bachelor of Science and Business allows you to combine studies in a science discipline with courses that provide a broad background to business and management.

With today’s increasingly complex workplace requiring numerous skills and flexibility, this degree is designed for those who want to pursue a business career in a scientific industry. By combining pragmatic real-world skills with a scientific underpinning, this degree prepares you to seamlessly transition from one area within a business to another. 

Choose from 25 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different science disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start.

Key features

• Two-thirds science, one-third business
  Two-thirds of your study will be in science inclusive of a science major. This is supplemented by general education courses that cover social and ethical issues as well as topics from outside of science. The business component of your degree includes foundational courses that cover accounting and financial management, microeconomics, marketing fundamentals and organisation management. Additional business insights are gained through in-depth study of more selected fields such as business law, marketing and management.

• Flexible subject choices
  We’ve designed this degree for innovative thinkers, offering flexibility to tailor the degree to your interests. With 25 science majors to choose from, you can opt to study a single major or combine multiple interests with a double major. This degree also allows you to declare or change your major in stage two of study, meaning you can explore several different science disciplines before deciding on 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 in a world-leading research team supervised by a member of academic staff. Internships may also involve a placement outside of UNSW, in the form of externally funded research programs.