Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Extended)

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Extended) is a degree exclusively for talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are interested in science but have not had the opportunity to meet the Bachelor of Science entry requirements. This course is available to domestic students only.

Course Details

• Course code: B-SCIEXTD
• Duration: 42 months full time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March

Entry Requirements

• Guaranteed ATAR 2026: 65.00
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who receive an ATAR score of more than 50 are encouraged to apply.
• Access Melbourne is available.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Science (Extended) has been re-designed as a 3.5 year course, with the first undergraduate exit diploma at the University of Melbourne. Students will focus on a science discipline of their choice in Year 1, with guidance from a discipline mentor to help build confidence. In Year 2, students will be able to select from the full range of over 40 majors.

Support and Opportunities

• Tailored support from the Faculty of Science and Murrup Barak
• Discipline mentor in the first year
• Access to financial assistance through the Narrm Scholarship program
• Option to live on campus in one of the University's residential colleges
• Opportunities including study abroad, volunteering, leadership opportunities, and internships

Related Study Areas

• Agricultural and veterinary sciences
• Agricultural sciences
• Architectural engineering
• Architecture, building, planning and design
• Biological sciences
• Biomedical engineering
• Biomedical sciences
• Chemical engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil, structural and architectural engineering
• Computer science
• Conservation
• Construction
• Data and analytics
• Data science
• Digital infrastructure engineering
• Earth and environmental sciences
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Engineering
• Environment
• Environmental engineering
• Food science
• Geography
• Health
• Health sciences
• Horticulture and landscape management
• Information systems
• Information technology
• Information technology and computer science
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mechanical, aerospace, industrial and mechatronic engineering
• Physics
• Psychological sciences
• Science
• Software engineering
• Urban and cultural heritage
• Urban design
• Veterinary science

Fees

• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Honours

Honours is available for this course.