Bachelor of Science (Science)

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Science)

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Science) course is designed to provide flexible degrees for evolving global scientific challenges. Students can tailor their degree to suit their interests and career goals, with a choice of 14 majors and options that provide a flexible course structure.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR: 70
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): Please refer to the majors for prerequisites.
• Desirable WACE subjects: Please refer to the majors for desirables.

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

• 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: $9,100*
• Commonwealth supported: A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”).

Location

• Curtin Perth: The course is available on the Curtin Perth campus.

How to Apply

• Curtin Perth: Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Majors

• Agriculture Science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Coastal and Marine Science
• Data Science
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Extractive Metallurgy
• Food Science
• Information and Communication Technology
• Mathematics
• Mining
• Physics
• Software Development

Double Degrees

• Engineering and Science (several major combinations available)
• Science and Arts (several major combinations available)
• Science and Commerce (several major combinations available)
• Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
• Civil and Construction Engineering and Mining
• Applied Geology and Environmental Biology
• Applied Geology and Finance
• Computer Systems and Networking, and Information Technology
• Law and Science (several major combinations available)

Honours Program

• If you achieve a course-weighted average of 65 or higher in your course, you may apply to undertake a fourth-year honours program.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

• Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership in the relevant society or institute of their chosen area of study.