Program Overview

Bachelor of Science/Law

The Bachelor of Science/Law is a double degree that combines the disciplines of science and law, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of these two fields. This five-year program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers.

Program Structure

The program consists of 240 units of credit, with students completing a minimum of 96 units of credit in science and 144 units of credit in law. The science component includes five core courses, at least one science major, an optional science minor, and science elective courses. The law component includes 96 units of credit of core courses, six units of credit of prescribed theory electives, and 42 units of credit of law electives.

Majors

Students can choose from 28 majors in the Bachelor of Science, including:

• Anatomy
• Bioinformatics
• Biology and Biodiversity
• Biophysics
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Climate Systems Science
• Earth Science
• Ecology and Conservation
• Food Science
• Genetics
• Geography
• Immunology
• Marine and Coastal Science
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
• Mathematics for Education
• Microbiology
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Neuroscience
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physical Oceanography
• Physics
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Vision Science

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, students must meet the minimum academic requirements, which include:

• A minimum ATAR of 97.7
• Completion of the Law Admission Test (LAT)
• Satisfactory completion of English, mathematics, and other prerequisite subjects

English Language Requirements

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English, with a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent.

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative first-year fee for the program is $12,500, with a total indicative fee of $73,500 for the entire program. Scholarships are available to support students, with over $83 million awarded annually.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science/Law program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Research and development
• Policy and advocacy
• Environmental management
• Healthcare and biotechnology
• Law and justice
• Government and public policy
• Private industry and consulting

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW).

How to Apply

Applications for the program are submitted through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). International students can apply directly to the university.

Additional Information

For more information about the program, including program structure, admission requirements, and career opportunities, please refer to the university's website.