Duration
4 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
July
Key dates
Key dates
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
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Career outcomes
Overview
A Bachelor of Science is your first step down the road to a wide range of exciting careers.
A science degree will prepare you for roles across science, engineering, mathematics, health, technology, and beyond – even industries you wouldn’t expect. Whether you already have your plans mapped out or still exploring your options, you'll graduate with the analytical, technical, practical, and theoretical skills to take on any future.
Key career outcomes
- Countless career pathways. Science can take you into hospitals, into a research lab, behind the controls of a particle accelerator, out onto a coral reef, into an executive office, or into hundreds other careers and fields – the choice is yours.
- Build your professional network. Take advantage of internship opportunities, mentoring programs and networking sessions to develop your skills and make new connections – all while you study.
- Continue to specialised study. Not quite done learning? Pursue graduate study in areas such as engineering, medicine, data science, law, and more.
Visit the Bachelor of Science page to learn more about where this degree can take you.
Industry connections
- Build industry connections and grow your professional network while you study.
- Learn from researchers and industry experts, and hear about real-world developments at guest lectures covering the most diverse topics.
- Be mentored by an experienced professional through the STEM Industry Mentoring Program.
- Become a mentor yourself and engage with partner organisations and institutions to make a positive impact on your student community.
Career support
Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.
Support includes:
- Personalised career consultations
- Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
- Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
- Networking events with alumni and professionals
Further study and research opportunities
Combine undergraduate and graduate study at the University of Melbourne to unlock limitless opportunities in STEM. Many majors within the Bachelor of Science provide pathways to specialist graduate study, including masters programs linked to professional accreditation.
Explore graduate study in Science
Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.