UndergraduateBiology & Life Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Global Challenges

Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Science - Global Challenges is a broad science degree covering 11 possible majors, from biology and chemistry through to physics, mathematics, astronomy and statistical data science, allowing students to build an in-depth understanding of a chosen scientific domain alongside foundational units that build transferable analytical and communication skills. The course integrates Indigenous knowledge and sustainability considerations into core units, and includes work-integrated learning in collaboration with industry organisations. Two quantitative first-year units are matched to major groupings: FOSE1025 for Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Physiological Sciences majors, and FOSE1030 for Astronomy, Applied Physics, Mathematics or Statistical Data Science majors. This is a Macquarie University (Sydney) course. This award is part of Macquarie's Bachelor of Science course family, listed and administered together with the Bachelor of Science on the university's official course page.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$47,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall (L52 R52 W52 S52)

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Course structure

  • Full time: 3 years. See the official Macquarie course page for the full unit-by-unit structure

Admissions

Entry requirements follow Macquarie University's standard academic entry criteria for this degree level; see the official course page for the current selection rank / GPA threshold.

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