Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science at UNSW unlocks endless career possibilities by equipping you with a dynamic skillset that can be applied to any industry. From pharmacology to microbiology and physical oceanography, youll get the opportunity to drive the change you want to see in the world.

Overview

This in-demand degree is led by UNSW Science, ranked in the top 50 universities globally for nine subjects. At UNSW, we believe that academic results are only one measure of success, and thats why this degree has been reimagined with an increased focus on lifelong learning, personal development, and career readiness.

Key Features

• Build your degree around your career goals: This flexible degree lets you tailor your studies to suit your interests. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the field thats right for you. Choose from 28 majors, increase the breadth or depth of your learning with a double major, or choose from 41 complementary minors across a range of disciplines.
• Lead your learning with SciConnect: SciConnect is an innovative online system that's integrated across your whole science degree. The platform focuses on four key areas, including orientation, co-curricular opportunities and communities, career development, and a graduate portfolio.
• Bring your learning to life through first-hand experience: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) bridges the gap between study and employment by allowing you to apply your academic studies to a professional context. Employability experience courses are built into the Bachelor of Science to ensure you graduate career-ready.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities: With over $450 million invested in state-of-the-art facilities and research centres, UNSW Science has the resources, tools, and equipment you need to launch the science career of your dreams.
• Join the forefront of scientific education, innovation, and research: As a global top 20 university, we're creating the science leaders of tomorrow. UNSW Science is ranked in the global top 50 for nine subjects.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Science is delivered by UNSWs innovative and world-renowned faculty of Science. Youll study a set of core courses, have the opportunity to choose from 27 majors, and build out your study plan with a combination of free electives and general education courses from an approved list.

Majors

Choose from 28 majors with 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

Minors

You can choose to complete an optional minor from a list of available minors, including:

• Advanced Chinese Studies
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced Japanese Studies
• Advanced Korean Studies
• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Behavioural Economics
• Biophysics
• Biology and Biodiversity
• Business Analytics
• Chemistry
• Chinese Studies
• Climate Systems Science
• Communication and Journalism
• Data Analysis
• Drone Applications
• Ecology and Conservation
• Environmental Humanities
• French Studies
• Geology
• German Studies
• Global Development
• Immunology
• Information Systems
• Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• Japanese Studies
• Korean Studies
• Marine and Coastal Science
• Mathematics
• Molecular Biology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physical Geography
• Physics
• Policy, Power and Government
• Politics and International Relations
• Professional Workplace Practice
• Psychology
• Spanish Studies
• Statistics
• Vision Science

Entry Requirements

• The lowest selection rank is: The lowest ATAR + adjustment factors that received an offer for the year listed.
• ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank: 80.0
• 2025 A levels score: 10.0
• 2025 IB Diploma: 30.0
• 2025 Lowest ATAR: 68*

Adjustment Factors

We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.

Admission Pathways

Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to UNSW.

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

International Direct Entry

For international students, the entry requirements vary based on the country of origin and the qualifications achieved.

What Will I Study?

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year full-time program that contains a total of 144 units of credit. Students must complete:

• Science courses: 96 UOC, including core courses, employability experiences, and a major and/or minor.
• Free Electives: Up to 36 UOC
• General Education courses: 12 UOC

Future Careers

The UNSW Bachelor of Science is a popular and in-demand degree that opens up a range of career opportunities for graduates. With the option to choose from 27 majors, you can tailor your studies to focus on the fields and industries that most interest you.

Double Degrees

Our double degrees enable you to broaden your opportunities and study different areas simultaneously. Double degree options include:

• Actuarial Studies
• Arts
• Commerce
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education (Secondary)
• Engineering (Hons)
• Fine Arts
• Law
• Social Sciences

Fees & Scholarships

2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $9,500* 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $30,500* Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether youre a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes, and awards can support your journey.