Federation University Australia

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

116409M

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Bachelor of Science

Choose your specialisation in Veterinary Bioscience, Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation, Chemistry and Analytical Science, Brewing and Food Science or Geoscience through our comprehensive science degree. A wide range of other major and minor study areas are also available, allowing you to tailor your career path. Gain valuable industry experience with 60 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Berwick	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	60
Gippsland (Churchill)	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	60
Mount Helen (Ballarat)	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	60
Online	Online/Off-campus - 3 years	N/A	60

Structure

This course consists of 360 credit points, including a Co-op paid placement - 60 days minimum.

Subjects

Biochemistry
Biological science
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Earth materials
Ecology
Environmental geoscience
Environmental restoration
Food science (minor at Gippsland, major at Ballarat and online)
Health and nutrition
Mathematics (major at Ballarat, minor at Gippsland and online)
Microbiology
Mineral processing. Minors: All of the above, and, Information technology and Statistics are also available.

Entry requirements

Year 12: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics or any Science.Non-Year 12: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) Program.

Recognition

Depending on your major area of study, you may be eligible to join the following professional bodies: Royal Australian Chemical Institute; Australian Society for Microbiology; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; and others.

Study Pathways

TAFE: Diploma graduates Applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will be considered. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will also be considered. Credits may be considered for TAFE awards relevant to the course. Consider the Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. Certificate IV graduates: Science-based certificate IV level studies will be considered. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies. Consider the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology. Federation Access Studies (FAST) - designed to provide you with an alternative entry method into tertiary study. Further study options include: Bachelor of Science (Honours).