Undergraduate
Bachelor of Advanced Science
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Learn from world-renowned lecturers and engage with experts in your chosen field with an Advanced Science degree from JCU. Develop strong research and communication skills as you investigate the role of science in creating sustainable futures within the Tropics. Model solutions to case studies from an array of biophysical contexts and extend your hands-on learning by completing a research internship or practical placement. Develop your passion for discovery and choose from 10 different majors. You will also choose from a set of core advanced skill subjects to develop analytical and modelling skills that are highly sought-after by future employers. your skills and knowledge to real-world research projects and have the opportunity to be published in international scientific journals. Go on overseas exchange programs and study natural environments in other parts of the world.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Level 3 Core Subjects (SC3003, SC3008)
- Select a Major relevant to your location, JCU Cairns Majors (Area of Study: BSC-DSC, Area of Study: BSC-ESS, Area of Study: BSC-ZAE)
- Select a Major relevant to your location, JCU Townsville Majors (Area of Study: BSC-AQT, Area of Study: BSC-CHY, Area of Study: BSC-BIF, Area of Study: BSC-DSC, Area of Study: BSC-ESS, Area of Study: BSC-GLG, Area of Study: BSC-MBY, Area of Study: BAD-MTM, Area of Study: BSC-MCB, Area of Study: BSC-PCS, Area of Study: BSC-ZAE)
- SC2209Level 2 Core Subjects
- Select a 3 credit point Advanced Skills Subject from the list below (BC5203, BS5260, BZ5450, EA5640, EV5502, EV5506, SC5502, SC5901)
- Level 1 Core Subjects (MA1000, MA1003, SC1101, SC1109)
- CH1020Level 1 Core Subjects, CH1020 or any Level 1, 2 , 3 or 5 subject if already satisfied via previous study
Admissions
JCU students who have completed the first year of the BSc (including receiving a pass result in SC1109 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced) and who have a GPA greater than 5.5 (excluding MA1020, CH1020 and PH1001) may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Advanced Science Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
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