Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Embrace the exciting world of science. Pair your scientific study with experiences like no other, explore environments like the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest or conduct research in state-of-the-art labs. Learn how to train an AI algorithm to identify flora and fauna species or dig into the earth’s history to find prehistoric remains. Graduate career-ready with advanced practical skills and a drive for discovery. With a Bachelor of Science at JCU, you can pursue the scientific study that aligns with your interest, aptitude and career goals. JCU’s Bachelor of Science has 12 majors to choose from. Build a fundamental understanding of key scientific fields, and then explore areas of specialisation that align with core industry opportunities. Tailor your science degree to su
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Select a Major relevant to your location, Majors, JCU Cairns (Area of Study: BSC-DSC, Area of Study: BSC-ESS, Area of Study: BSC-ZAE)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Select a Major relevant to your location, Majors, JCU Singapore Majors (Area of Study: BSC-AQT, Area of Study: BSC-DSC)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Select a Major relevant to your location, Majors, JCU Townsville (Area of Study: BSC-MBY, Area of Study: BSC-MTM, 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-MCB, Area of Study: BSC-PCS, Area of Study: BSC-ZAE)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 3 Core Subjects, Select SC3008 or SC3003 (SC3008, SC3003)
- SC1101Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 1 Core Subjects
- CH1020Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 1 Core Subjects, CH1020 (or any Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subject if already satisfied via previous study)
- MA1020Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 1 Core Subjects, MA1020 (or any Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 subject if already satisfied via previous study)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 1 Core Subjects, Select SC1102 or SC1109 (SC1102, SC1109)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 2 Core Subjects, Select SC2202 or SC2209 (SC2202, SC2209)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Level 2 Core Subjects, Select one 3 credit point Skills Subject from the list (MA2830, AQ2001, BM2331, BZ2725, CP2404, EA2900, EV2502, SC3010)
- Bachelor of Science (All majors except Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Select a Second Major (Option 1) or Select 24cp of Electives (Option 2) - 24 credit points, Select 24 Credit Points of Electives (Option 2), Select 6 Credit Points of Breadth Subjects (EG1000, EV1005, MA1000, MA1003, MA1580, PH1005, CH1002, CP1401, CP1404, EA1110, BM1110, BM1201, BS1001, BS1007, CH1001, PH1007)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), To fulfill the requirements of the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major complete 9 credit points of the following, Select TV3331, AQ3004 or AQ3007 (TV3331, AQ3004, AQ3007)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), To fulfill the requirements of the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major complete 9 credit points of the following, Select TV3332, BZ3740 or AQ3015 (TV3332, BZ3740, AQ3015)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), To fulfill the requirements of the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major complete 9 credit points of the following, Select TV3333, AQ3002 or AQ3003 (TV3333, AQ3002, AQ3003)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), This course structure contains the following major embedded within the structure (Area of Study: BSC-AVB)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 3 (SC1102, TV1112, TV1113)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 1 (SC1101, AG1007, TV1101)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 2 (CH1001, TV1111, BM1301)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 1 (SC2202, TV2221)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 1, Select one 3 credit point Skill Subject from the list (AQ2001, EV2502, SC3010)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 2 (TV2223, TV2222)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major), Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 2, Select TV2220 or SC3008 (SC3008, TV2220)
Admissions
All Majors (except the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major) Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry, General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C) Animal and Veterinary Bioscience Major only Required: English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology (Units 3/4,C)
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