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• Objectives
  To qualify for the Bachelor of Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic. The 108 units must include: * at least 27 units from the First Year Science topics listed below. Plus one of the THREE following programs at Second and Third Year level: * at least one Science major (comprising a combination of 36 units of Second and Third Year level topics) selected from the list below and one Science minor (comprising a combination of 12 units of Second and Third Year level topics*) selected from the list below*; or * at least one Science extended major (comprising a combination of 48 units of Second and Third Year level topics) selected from the list below*, or * two Science majors (each comprising a combination of 36 units of Second and Third Year level topics) selected from the list below. * No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 108 units for the degree. § A topic that is counted towards a major or extended major may not also be counted towards a minor. A maximum of 12 units counted towards a major may be counted towards a second major. A student must pass 18 units of First Year level topics before enrolling in any Second Year level topics and 27 units of First Year level topics before enrolling in any Third Year level topics. Elective topics to complete 108 units may be selected from any offered within the University or, with approval from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, from outside the University, provided any course and prerequisite requirements are met. Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year. Students who have completed 72 units or more with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following rule, may exit with the Diploma of Applied Science: * at least 27 units from the First Year science topics offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering; * at least 18 units from Second or Third Year science topics offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
• Entry requirements
  Domestic students Prerequisites: None You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: * year 12 qualifications * mature age entry (STAT) * TAFE/VET qualifications * higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. International Students English language requirements
• Academic title
  Bachelor of Science
• Course description
  The Bachelor of Science provides an exciting range of options for students who want to discover where science can take them and where they can take science.
  
  There is great flexibility in the program, allowing you to follow your interests without being confined by traditional boundaries.
  
  You can choose to complete either:
  
      * 2 major sequences
      * 1 major, 1 minor sequence and electives
      * an extended major and electives.
  
  We offer options in the traditional core sciences such as Chemistry, Physics, Biological Sciences and Mathematics, and options as diverse as Bioinformatics and Ocean and Climate Sciences.
  
  As well as understanding science, you will learn to appreciate its role in society and will develop crucial generic skills in problem solving, communication, teamwork and computing.
  
  Extended Majors
  
      * Bioinformatics
      * Biological Chemistry
      * Biological Sciences
      * Chemistry
      * Computer Science
      * Information Systems (new in 2009)
      * Mathematics
      * Physics
  
  Majors
  
      * Biological Sciences (available only in Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science)
      * Chemistry
      * Computer Science
      * Earth Sciences (available only in Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science)
      * Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution
      * Engineering Science (new in 2009)
      * Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources
      * Information Systems (new in 2009)
      * Mathematics
      * Microbiology
      * Molecular Biology
      * Ocean and Climate Sciences
      * Physics
  
  Teaching Majors
  
  (available only in Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science)
  
      * Biological Sciences
      * Chemistry
      * Computer Science
      * Earth Sciences
      * Mathematics
      * Physics
  
  Minors
  
      * Biological Sciences
      * Botany
      * Chemistry
      * Computer Science
      * Earth Sciences (available only in Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science)
      * Engineering Science
      * Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources
      * Informatics
      * Information Systems (new in 2009)
      * Mathematics
      * Microbiology
      * Physics
      * Zoology
  
  What will I study?
  
  Refer to the program of study.
  Why study Science at Flinders?
  
  The Bachelor of Science at Flinders:
  
      * offers a strong foundation in Science and workplace skills, including problem solving, teamwork, computing and communication
  
      * offers greater flexibility than ever before. Students have the opportunity to major in areas previously available only in specialist degrees and with the introduction of new majors, extended majors, and minors the opportunities have expanded even further
  
      * provides a pathway to further study opportunities.
  
  Combined degree options
  Combine with     Duration
  Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)       4 years
  Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)       5 years
  Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)       5 years
  Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)      5 years
  Bachelor of Engineering (Software)       5 years
  Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology)      4 years
  Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice 
       6 years
  
  * Note that different extended major, major or minor combinations are available in these combined degrees. Refer to Science and Technology combined degrees for further information.
  Career opportunities
  
  What can I do with my Bachelor of Science degree? 
  
  Study a language
  
  Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
  

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