Bachelor of Science

at Australian National University

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Science requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 30 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses from the Science course list

A minimum of 96 units must come from completion of courses from the Science course list

A minimum of 6 units must come from completion of quantitative research skills courses from the following list, which may contribute towards meeting the requirements of a major, minor or specialisation in the Bachelor of Science:
 

• BIAN3014 Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology (6 units)

• BIOL2001 Introduction to Quantitative Biology (6 units)

• BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology (6 units)

• ENVS1003 Introduction to Environmental and Social Research (6 units)

• ENVS2002 Environmental Measurement, Modelling and Monitoring (6 units)

• PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology (6 units)

• PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods (6 units)

Any 1000-, 2000- or 3000- level course from the subject area MATH- Mathematics or STAT- Statistics, with the exception of MATH1042

The 144 units must include:

48 units from completion of one of the following Science majors:
 

• Agricultural Innovation

• Astronomy and Astrophysics

• Biochemistry

• Biodiversity Conservation

• Biological Anthropology

• Cell & Molecular Biology

• Chemistry

• Climate Science

• Computer Science

• Earth Science

• Environmental Science

• Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology

• Geography

• Human Biology

• Human Evolutionary Biology

• Indigenous Science and Knowledges

• Mathematical Economics

• Mathematical Finance

• Mathematical Modelling

• Mathematics

• Resource and Environmental Management

• Physics

• Psychology

• Quantitative Biology

• Quantitative Environmental Modelling

• Science Communication

• Statistics

• Sustainability Studies

• Water Science

Either:

24 units from the completion of one of the following Science minors / specialisations:
 

• Abnormal Psychology Minor

• Advanced Chemistry Specialisation

• Advanced Mathematics Specialisation

• Advanced Physics Specialisation

• Advanced Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics Specialisation

• Applied Statistics Minor

• Astronomy and Astrophysics Specialisation

• Biochemistry Specialisation

• Biodiversity Conservation and Management

• Biological Anthropology Minor

• Biological Neuropsychology Minor

• Biology Minor

• Biomedical Science Specialisation

• Chemistry Minor

• Climate Science and Policy Minor

• Climate Science Specialisation

• Cognitive Psychology Minor

• Computer Science Minor

• Developmental Psychology Minor

• Earth and Marine Science Minor

• Earth Physics Specialisation

• Environmental Geology Specialisation

• Environmental Policy Minor

• Evolution and Ecology Specialisation

• Forest Science and Policy Minor

• Genetics Specialisation

• Geochemistry and Petrology Specialisation

• Geography Minor

• Geophysics and Geology Specialisation

• Human Ecology Minor

• Marine Science Specialisation

• Mathematical Physics Specialisation

• Mathematics Minor

• Microbiology and Immunology Specialisation

• Neuroscience and Physiology Specialisation

• Optics Specialisation

• Philosophy and Science Minor

• Physics Minor

• Plant Science Specialisation

• Professional Science Engagement Specialisation

• Psychology Specialisation

• Science Communication Minor

• Social Psychology Minor

• Soil and Land Management Minor

• Sustainable Development Minor

• Water Science and Policy Minor

24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
 

Or:
 

48 units from completion of a second Science majors, listed above

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,802

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