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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Course code: #S320

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    083996G

Highlights
Fieldwork
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 29-February-2024 2024-02-29
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30
Fall-March 28-February-2025 2025-02-28
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Science

Deakin's Bachelor of Science prepares you to enter the exciting world of scientific discovery while allowing you to forge your unique path by choosing from various disciplines. 

The course is about more than just laboratory work – it equips you for the diverse, innovation-driven, real-life settings in which today's science graduates work. 

You will explore a range of science disciplines at the beginning of your degree before specialising in the discipline you enjoy the most. 

You will get hands-on training in the science labs and opportunities to apply your skills in the real world through industry placements or community science projects. 

Students must complete at least one major from the following areas:

  • Animal Biology*
  • Cell Biology and Genomics
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Science
  • Human Biology
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Plant Biology*

*Enrolment in a Trimester 3 study period is compulsory

Work experience

You can undertake a discipline-specific, Industry-Based Learning placement as part of your course

This will allow you to apply and consolidate what you are learning in your course, experience workplace culture and workplace practices, explore career options and develop a professional network before you graduate.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,243

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,416
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,843
Tuition 1 person $39,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • Award Certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

69
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree. 

If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.

IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score)Your DUELI courseAssessment outcomePathway
Less than 4.5General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate)55% or higher (in the written exam)EAP 1 or General English levels  4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced)
4.5EAP 160% or higherEAP 2
5.0EAP 260% or higher

EAP 3

English for Commerce

DUELI Study Abroad Program

Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication)

5.5EAP 360% or higher

EAP 4

Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs

Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs

Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication

Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP)

6.0EAP 460% or higherEntry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing)
65% or higherEnglish for Nursing
70% or higher

English for Teaching

Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment

6.5English for Nursing  
7.0English for Teaching60% or higher

Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs

Entry into  Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health)

Notes

Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score

You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.


Academic background and requirement

Current or recent Year 12

If you're currently studying Year 12 or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

 You may be considered for admission to this degree based on other qualifications as follows:

  • Higher education study
  • Polytechnic study
  • Work and life experience

 

  • China:

Complete foundation studies and/or a diploma program at Deakin College or one of Deakin's TAFE partners.

Australian Foundation Program:       65%

Note: Equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.

 

  • India (standard class XII):     65%

 

Foundation Program:

The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. 

It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor's degree.

Diploma of Science

The Diploma of Science is a direct pathway to the second year of Deakin bachelor degrees in Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science (majors in Management and Sustainability, Wildlife and Conservation Biology), Forensic Science, Zoology and Animal Science. 

Career opportunities

  • Animal Biologist
  • Cell Biologist and Genomics technologist
  • Chemist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Human Biologist
  • Mathematical Modeller
  • Plant Biologist

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