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At UNSW Science, our mission is to positively impact society through Science. Our eight schools are home to award-winning educators who are passionate about equipping you with the skills, knowledge and experiences you need to achieve your goals.
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Welcome to a new chapter of your life, and welcome to UNSW Science. Together, let's make your university experience not only educational, but also truly unforgettable.
Welcome to the science faculty, a place as diverse as its students. Curious about where you fit in? You'll find your spot here!
Check out our Science Persona Quiz. It'll help you find clubs, societies, and study areas you'll love. Start your journey and discover your place in our science world!
A unit of credit (UoC) helps measure how much you learn in a course and program. Most courses are 6 UoC. As a full-time student, you'll usually do 12-18 UoC each term. For more info, check out this link: Unit of Credit Details.
These are courses you must pass to get your qualification. Core courses are mandatory and specific, while prescribed electives are mandatory but let you choose from a list. In the Bachelor of Science, there are core and prescribed electives that all students must take, and ones just for a given major or minor.
The program core provides crucial opportunities for professional development and engagement with industry.
Program core courses: You must complete a short (0 UoC) core courses for personal and professional development at the beginning (SCIF0000) and end (SCIF3001) of your program. You must also take the project based SCIF1000 course at the end of your first year.
Program prescribed electives: In your second and third years you must choose two courses (12UoC) from the list of Employability Experiences.
Science MajorAll students must complete a major in the Bachelor of Science, this is your area of specialisation. Each major has a list of core courses and or prescribed electives consisting of 12-30 UoC at level 1 and 48 UoC at level 2/3. The structure of each major is listed in the Handbook and within this guide. You may complete up to two majors, if there is space in your program.
You must follow the structure of the major as it was published in the handbook the year you commenced your program.
(single degrees only)
Minors are a smaller body of study than a major but is still a recognized specialisation. In a single degree BSc, you may complete either one major and up to two minors, or two majors and one minor. Minors are an excellent way to make informed choices to group your electives to broaden your qualification and tailor it to your career pathway. Your program has an exciting list of minors to consider that you can explore in the program store.
To get your science degree, you need to complete at least 96 UoC of science courses. This includes your program core and your major's courses. If you need more UoC, you can pick science electives. But, some majors already meet the 96 UoC without extra electives.
General Electives(single degrees only)
At UNSW, if you're in a single program, you need to take at least 12 UoC outside your faculty to broaden your education. Some courses from other faculties don't count as GEs for science students. These are courses starting with COMP, FOOD, NEUR, PATH, PHAR, SOMS, OPTM, VISN. You can use GE courses for a minor if they fit these rules.
(single degrees only)
These are courses that you can choose to take from any subject area, giving you the opportunity to explore topics outside of your Science major.
It is important that you understand the structure and rules of your program. These are listed in detail in the Handbook. You are required to follow the structure of your program, including majors and minors, as published in the handbook for the year you commenced your program.
For your first-year important rules to be aware of are:
Right click to save and print the table above to add courses and explore your options.
Review the Science Progression Plans for structure templates.
Make an appointment through The Nucleus Student Hub for further advice on program planning.
Studying a full load means you will complete 8 courses = 48 UoC this year. Full time study is classified as completing 2 or 3 courses in a term.
Single program students: You may find after selecting your core courses, and courses for your major, that you still have a few courses to fill with electives. We recommend taking the time now to review the minor options in the program store and consider what minors might compliment your area of study, to direct your choice of electives.
UNSW Science courses can be categorised into the following general study areas, Biological, Biomedical, Environmental, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Click the general areas below to see which majors are part of that study area. Click “View courses for this flexible option” to see which courses to enrol in to keep your options open within that study area. Food Science and Psychology are specialist majors so they are not listed here but you can find their specific course profiles on the program store.
School of Biomedical Sciences
78 UoC
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, the brain, and how it relates to human behaviour. Explore nerve cells and circuits and how brain activity is linked to cognition and behaviour. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
ENG School of Chemical Engineering
78 UoC
Food Science focuses on understanding food processes, food commodities, food composition and food quality. Study food production, handling, processing, preservation, distribution and marketing, right through to consumption and use by consumers. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Mathematics & Statistics
60 UoC
Mathematics is the science of patterns and problem-solving and underpins all of science and technology. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary), see instead the Mathematics for Education major.
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UoC
Physiology is the study of how the human body functions. Explore how molecules and cells work in an organ, how organs communicate to sustain bodily functions in normal and extreme situations, and what happens to these processes during disease and ageing.
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UoC
Pharmacology is the science that develops new drugs, improves our understanding of how drugs work, and ensures drugs are effective and safe. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UoC
Examine how and why diseases develop, what happens to our bodies when we’re ill. Pathology involves the study of diseases, such as infections and cancers, at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels.
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UoC
Marine and coastal science is a multidisciplinary Science major including biology, geology and ecology in coastal and marine environments. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UoC
Immunology is the study of the immune system, encompassing how the body's defences protect against diseases, as well as the development of therapies and vaccines to enhance immune responses or modulate immune-related disorders.This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UoC
Microbiology is the scientific study of the smallest forms of life namely, bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa that are responsible for the sustainability of life. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Materials Science & Engineering
78 UoC
Embark on an exciting journey of discovery in Materials Science as you delve into the creation of new polymeric, metallic, ceramic, and composite materials that offer significant benefits to society. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Mathematics & Statistics
66 UoC
Delve into the study of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and computing as you prepare for a career in education. This major is only open to students enrolled concurrently in both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education program.
School of Mathematics & Statistics
60 UoC
This major provides comprehensive training in how to collect, process and analyse data in order to answer research questions across all scientific fields, and the theoretical underpinnings of these techniques. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Mathematics & Statistics
72 UoC
Study the physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean such as waves, currents and tides, the interaction of the ocean with the atmosphere and the ocean’s role in climate. Through this major, you’ll explore ocean measurements, and gain an understanding of the mathematical equations that describe the dynamics of the ocean. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UoC
Earth Scientists study the nature and evolution of our planet, from natural crystals and fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UoC
Study the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. This major explores how natural and built environments function and change over time. Discover how these environments enhance or constrain human activity.
School of Physics
72 UoC
Physics is the study of the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the universe itself.
School of Psychology
78 UoC
Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Optometry & Vision Science
78 UoC
Study the sensory processes that underlie vision and vision-related technologies. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UoC
The Climate Systems Science stream is focused on a broad introduction to the science of the Earth's climate system, including atmospheric science, oceanography, terrestrial and sea-ice processes.
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UoC
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that studies how biological processes of living cells and macro-molecules can be used to develop products and technology to benefit humankind. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UoC
Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and interact with one another and with their environment.
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UoC
Molecular cell biology explores the structure, function, development, behaviour and interactions of cells and molecules within living organisms. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UoC
Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and variations that occur in all living organisms. It explores how genes influence every characteristic, from appearance to behaviour to disease. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UoC
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary study between biology, computing algorithms, machine learning, mathematics and statistics. This major explores technologies for analysing and interpreting genetic information.
School of Chemistry
78 UoC
Chemistry is science at the molecular level. Study the world from the ground up - from the sub-atomic, atomic and molecular to the spectacular.
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UoC
Study life and living organisms and how living organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to one another and the environment in which they live.
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UoC
Anatomy is the study of the structure and function of the human body. Explore the many subdisciplines of Anatomy including gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, forensic science and biological anthropology. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biomedical Sciences
78 UOC
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, the brain, and how it relates to human behaviour. Explore nerve cells and circuits and how brain activity is linked to cognition and behaviour. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
ENG School of Chemical Engineering
78 UOC
Food Science focuses on understanding food processes, food commodities, food composition and food quality. Study food production, handling, processing, preservation, distribution and marketing, right through to consumption and use by consumers. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Mathematics & Statistics
60 UOC
Mathematics is the science of patterns and problem-solving and underpins all of science and technology. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary), see instead the Mathematics for Education major.
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UOC
Physiology is the study of how the human body functions. Explore how molecules and cells work in an organ, how organs communicate to sustain bodily functions in normal and extreme situations, and what happens to these processes during disease and ageing.
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UOC
Pharmacology is the science that develops new drugs, improves our understanding of how drugs work, and ensures drugs are effective and safe. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UOC
Examine how and why diseases develop, what happens to our bodies when we’re ill. Pathology involves the study of diseases, such as infections and cancers, at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels.
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UOC
Marine and coastal science is a multidisciplinary Science major including biology, geology and ecology in coastal and marine environments. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UOC
Immunology is the study of the immune system, encompassing how the body's defences protect against diseases, as well as the development of therapies and vaccines to enhance immune responses or modulate immune-related disorders.This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UOC
Microbiology is the scientific study of the smallest forms of life namely, bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa that are responsible for the sustainability of life. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Materials Science & Engineering
78 UOC
Embark on an exciting journey of discovery in Materials Science as you delve into the creation of new polymeric, metallic, ceramic, and composite materials that offer significant benefits to society. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Mathematics & Statistics
66 UOC
Delve into the study of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and computing as you prepare for a career in education. This major is only open to students enrolled concurrently in both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education program.
School of Mathematics & Statistics
60 UOC
This major provides comprehensive training in how to collect, process and analyse data in order to answer research questions across all scientific fields, and the theoretical underpinnings of these techniques. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Mathematics & Statistics
72 UOC
Study the physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean such as waves, currents and tides, the interaction of the ocean with the atmosphere and the ocean’s role in climate. Through this major, you’ll explore ocean measurements, and gain an understanding of the mathematical equations that describe the dynamics of the ocean. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UOC
Earth Scientists study the nature and evolution of our planet, from natural crystals and fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UOC
Study the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. This major explores how natural and built environments function and change over time. Discover how these environments enhance or constrain human activity.
School of Physics
72 UOC
Physics is the study of the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the universe itself.
School of Psychology
78 UOC
Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Optometry & Vision Science
78 UOC
Study the sensory processes that underlie vision and vision-related technologies. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UOC
The Climate Systems Science stream is focused on a broad introduction to the science of the Earth's climate system, including atmospheric science, oceanography, terrestrial and sea-ice processes.
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UOC
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that studies how biological processes of living cells and macro-molecules can be used to develop products and technology to benefit humankind. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UOC
Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and interact with one another and with their environment.
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UOC
Molecular cell biology explores the structure, function, development, behaviour and interactions of cells and molecules within living organisms. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UOC
Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and variations that occur in all living organisms. It explores how genes influence every characteristic, from appearance to behaviour to disease. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
78 UOC
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary study between biology, computing algorithms, machine learning, mathematics and statistics. This major explores technologies for analysing and interpreting genetic information.
School of Chemistry
78 UOC
Chemistry is science at the molecular level. Study the world from the ground up - from the sub-atomic, atomic and molecular to the spectacular.
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
78 UOC
Study life and living organisms and how living organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to one another and the environment in which they live.
School of Biomedical Sciences
72 UOC
Anatomy is the study of the structure and function of the human body. Explore the many subdisciplines of Anatomy including gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, forensic science and biological anthropology. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).
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Congratulations! You are all set to enrol into your first year courses and embark on your study journey.
Make sure you have enrolled in all your courses correctly on Moodle.
If you need any support remember to contact The Nucleus: Student Hub.
The full SciConnect platform will be available in the new year. On the platform, you can read important information about university life, set up your profile and join the community groups. Login using your zPASS from the 12th January 2024, and have a safe and happy holiday season!
Make sure your course choices adhere to the program rules that appear in the Handbook for the year you commenced your program. Check out the program store to explore minor and elective options to help you make informed and strategic decisions about which courses to take as your Science/Free electives.
Make sure your course choices adhere to the program rules that appear in the Handbook for the year you commenced your program. Check out the program store to explore minor and elective options to help you make informed and strategic decisions about which courses to take as your Science/Free electives.
Make sure your course choices adhere to the program rules that appear in the Handbook for the year you commenced your program. Check out the program store to explore minor and elective options to help you make informed and strategic decisions about which courses to take as your Science/Free electives.
Make sure your course choices adhere to the program rules that appear in the Handbook for the year you commenced your program. Check out the program store to explore minor and elective options to help you make informed and strategic decisions about which courses to take as your Science/Free electives.
Make sure your course choices adhere to the program rules that appear in the Handbook for the year you commenced your program. Check out the program store to explore minor and elective options to help you make informed and strategic decisions about which courses to take as your Science/Free electives.
Make an appointment through The Nucleus Student Hub for further advice on program planning.
Congratulations! You are all set to enrol into your first year courses and embark on your study journey.
Make sure you have enrolled in all your courses correctly on Moodle.
If you need any support remember to contact The Nucleus: Student Hub.
The full SciConnect platform will be available in the new year. On the platform, you can read important information about university life, set up your profile and join the community groups. Login using your zPASS from the 12th January 2024, and have a safe and happy holiday season!
It’s hard making decisions in your first year that will determine the rest of your studies. For support and guidance speak to a staff member at The Nucleus: Student Hub.
If you’d like to find out about other students’ experiences visit the SciConnect Communities page or talk to a mentor online through Peer Mentor Connect.