Bachelor of Advanced Science

at James Cook University

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1
 

• Preparatory Chemistry (or any Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subject if already satisfied via previous study)
• Mathematical Foundations
• Mathematical Techniques
• Science, Technology and Truth
• Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced

Level 2
 

• Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced

Level 3
 

• Science Research Internship or Professional Placement

Course Pre-requisites
 

• English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)
• Recommended: at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3/4,C)

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD39,000.00

Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

JCU Advanced Science graduates are highly-skilled professionals who find employment in a variety of industries.

Graduates pursue careers in areas including marine biology, aquaculture, earth science, chemistry, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, physics, and zoology and ecology.

You could find employment as a research assistant, laboratory technician, scientific journalist, environmental scientist, physicist, teacher, or patent lawyer. Or you could continue onto further studies with the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours).

Advanced Science graduates may also choose to apply for graduate entry into science, medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.

Graduates who major in Chemistry may be eligible to register for non-corporate membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). With an additional three years of Chemistry experience, you may be eligible to register as a Chartered Chemist with Corporate Membership of RACI.