Program Overview

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year degree, in which you will complete 24 subjects, of which some will contribute to your major (your chosen specialisation). Incredibly flexible, you can choose to begin your specialisation immediately, if you have decided on your major, or in second year after completing foundational subjects in first year. We can help you build the degree that’s right for you by providing career advice and guiding you through your study options to ensure you reach your career goals.

To support your learning, you will participate in practical classes in our new purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the Wollongong campus. In addition, you will complete a research project tackling real problems, such as analysis of pollutants in water leachate and the chemical composition of vapes, all while developing and showcasing your employability skills.

Chemistry (major)

Your major in chemistry will give you the knowledge and skills to apply chemistry across the full range of technically based disciplines including physics, molecular biology, life sciences, geochemistry, environmental science, engineering, and health sciences. These skills include both analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as expertise in using sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, all of which are highly valued by employers in all sectors of the economy.

To support your learning, you will participate in practical classes in our new purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the Wollongong campus. In your final year you will complete a substantial piece of original scientific research tackling real problems, such as analysis of pollutants in water leachate and the chemical composition of vapes, while developing and showcasing your employability skills.

Careers

• Analytical Chemist
  • Biomedical Researcher
  • Chemist
  • Drug Regulation Officer
  • Food Chemist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Pharmaceuticals Research
  • Quality Control Chemist
  • Medical Researcher
  • Patent Officer
  • Synthetic Chemist
  • Toxicologist

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia. To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 70 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

More detail

Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | On Campus | $18,936 (2025) | $ (2025)
• Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Indicative enrolment

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course.

• Student profile table:
  • Applicant background | 2024 intake | 2024 intake (%)
    • Higher education study | 84 | 45%
    • Vocational education & training study | 11 | 6%
    • Work & life experience | <5 | <5
    • Recent secondary education
      • ATAR Only | 15 | 8%
      • ATAR plus additional criteria | <5 | <5
      • Other criteria only (non-ATAR) | 56 | 30%
    • International students | 16 | 9%
    • All students | 185 | 100%

ATAR profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors.

• ATAR profile table:
  • ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024:
    • Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.75 | 99.95
    • Median rank to receive an offer | 76.3 | 77.78
    • Lowest rank to receive an offer | 61.15 | 65.65

Major

• Still deciding
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Ecology and Conservation Biology

Double degrees

• Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Science (SMAH)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science (SMAH)
• Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (SMAH) - Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science (SMAH) - Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Science (SMAH) - Bachelor of Laws

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