Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce

Overview

This double degree enables you to gain knowledge in a scientific discipline and develop strong foundational business skills. It will prepare you to fulfill the financial potential of scientific discoveries and apply commercial knowledge in research environments. You’ll learn to generate solutions to complex scientific, business, and commercial problems.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Please see the individual majors for relevant professional recognition information.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR: 70
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):
  • Chemistry: Chemistry ATAR, Mathematics Applications ATAR
  • Coastal and Marine Science: Mathematics Applications ATAR
  • Data Science: Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • Environmental Biology: Mathematics Applications ATAR, and at least one of the following courses: Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Aviation ATAR, Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR
  • Mathematics: Mathematics Methods ATAR
  • Physics: Mathematics Methods ATAR, Physics ATAR

Alternative Pathways

• UniReady: If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
• Certificate IV + English Competency: The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
• Indigenous applicant: If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
• STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System):
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $13,200* (Commonwealth supported)

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

• Curtin Perth: Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Course Structure

• Duration: This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. All majors in this course are available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa.
• Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
• CRICOS: The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.

Majors

• Science majors:
  • Chemistry
  • Coastal and Marine Science
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics (Note that a double degree with the Physics major is accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics.)
• Commerce majors:
  • Economics
  • Finance* (Finance is also available as a double degree with Applied Geology.)

Career Opportunities

Please see the individual majors for relevant career information.

What You'll Learn

• Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and business.
• Think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific, business, and commercial problems.
• Access, evaluate, and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional, public, and scientific contexts.
• Apply technologies appropriately.
• Demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive.
• Describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and business areas and their impact on local and international communities.
• Demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity, and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians.
• Show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently.