Science is an international field. Fluency in other languages and cultures can open additional job opportunities. There are a variety of minors available through the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture to compliment your major choices. Consult the handbook for your commencing year for more information. Note: only Free and General Electives can be used towards a non-Faculty minor.

An essential role of Science is to affect policy and government for positive change. A minor in Politics and International Relations, Policy Power and Government or Government and Global Development will be a useful addition to your skillset for careers in government and global affairs. There are a variety of minors available through the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture or School of Business to compliment your major choices. Consult the handbook for your commencing year for more information. Note: only Free and General Electives can be used towards a non-Faculty minor.

Anatomy

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School of Biomedical Sciences

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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).

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.

The Astronomy minor is designed for students who wish to specialise in the astronomical sciences and are considering Honours research in astrophysics or a related field. It is designed to provide an overview of the current state of the field and connect their studies across the Faculty of Science to current topics in astronomy, with a focus on gaining practical research skills relevant for undertaking independent research projects both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

This course enables science students studying majors in the School of BABS to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Biology is the study of life. Here, you can browse videos, articles, and exercises by topic. We keep the library up-to-date, so you may find new or improved content over time. Review the resources to achieve points for this activity.

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Here you can browse chemistry videos, articles, and exercises by topic. The library is kept up to date so you may find new or improved material over time.

To introduce students to a study of the physical world and to develop their knowledge and understanding of some of the basic laws and principles of physics and their practical applications, in preparation for the commencement of a course of study at tertiary level.

Successful scientists - whether in the university environment or the outside workplace - have to be effective communicators. They have to craft their messages into different shapes for different audiences, whether writing a lecture, a report or research paper, or presenting to peers or public audiences. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

This course enables science students studying majors in the School of BEES to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Bioinformatics

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School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences

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Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary study between biology, computing algorithms, machine learning, mathematics and statistics.  This major explores technologies for analysing and interpreting genetic information. 

Study life and living organisms and how living organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to one another and the environment in which they live. 

Biology and biodiversity

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School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

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Study life and living organisms and how living organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to one another and the environment in which they live. 

Biotechnology

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School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences

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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).

Science translates into the business world and a minor in Behavioural Economics, Innovation Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Communication or Journalism will help prepare you to apply your scientific knowledge to this field. There are a variety of minors available through the School of Business or Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture to compliment your major choices. Consult the handbook for your commencing year for more information. Note: only Free and General Electives can be used towards a non-Faculty minor.

This course enables science students studying majors in the School of Chemistry to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Chemistry

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School of Chemistry

78 UOC

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Chemistry is science at the molecular level. Study the world from the ground up - from the sub-atomic, atomic and molecular to the spectacular.

Chemistry is science at the molecular level. Study the world from the ground up - from the sub-atomic, atomic and molecular to the spectacular.

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.

Climate Systems Science

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School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

78 UOC

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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.

Earth Science

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School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

78 UOC

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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).

Ecology and Conservation

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School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

78 UOC

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Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and interact with one another and with their environment.  

The minor in Ecology and Conservation is designed for students wanting to acquire skills and knowledge in the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, in maintaining and increasing biodiversity, and in understanding threats to biodiversity and native species. The courses in this minor focus on Australian ecosystems. This minor is aimed at students specialising in the natural and physical sciences. It may also appeal to other students wishing to incorporate conservation into their academic and future careers.

Food Science

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ENG School of Chemical Engineering

78 UOC

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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).

Genetics

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School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences

78 UOC

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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).

Geography

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School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

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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.  

Geology is the study of the nature and evolution of the structure of our planet, covering everything from natural crystals and fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes and move continents across the globe. Almost everything we do involves the Earth in some way.

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app built for hybrid work so you and fellow students stay informed, organised, and connected — all in one place.

Immunology

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School of Biomedical Sciences

72 UOC

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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).

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.

Today, Excel skills are marketable in almost every industry. Excel skills can help you gain valuable insight through analysis. The more familiar you are with this powerful software, the more you can do for yourself, your studies and your career.

Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world, has created everything from Netflix’s recommendation algorithm to the software that controls self-driving cars. Python is a general-purpose language, which means it’s designed to be used in a range of applications, including data science, software and web development, automation, and generally getting stuff done.

R programming language is a useful tool for data scientists, analysts, and statisticians, especially those working in academic settings. R’s ability to handle complex analyses such as machine learning, financial modeling, and more makes it a valuable asset for a wide range of data-related tasks. This introduction to R course covers the basics of this open source language, including vectors, factors, lists, and data frames. You’ll gain useful coding skills and be ready to start your own data analysis in R.

Invest in your personal and professional growth! Employers are looking for graduates who can demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, resilience, and interpersonal skills. The UNSW Leadership Foundations program is designed to help you develop these essential skills. Build your skills, network, and confidence. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Marine and Coastal Science

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School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

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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).

Marine and coastal science is a multidisciplinary Science minor including biology, geology and ecology in coastal and marine environments. 

Materials Science

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School of Materials Science & Engineering

78 UOC

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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).

Mathematics

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School of Mathematics & Statistics

60 UOC

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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.

Mathematics is the science of patterns and problem-solving and underpins all of science and technology.

Mathematics for Education

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School of Mathematics & Statistics

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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.

This course allows students completing a Materials Science major within a Science program to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Microbiology

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School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences

78 UOC

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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).

Molecular and Cell Biology

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School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences

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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).

Molecular cell biology explores the structure, function, development, behaviour and interactions of cells and molecules within living organisms.

Neuroscience

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School of Biomedical Sciences

78 UOC

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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).

Pathology

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School of Biomedical Sciences

72 UOC

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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.

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

Pharmacology

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School of Biomedical Sciences

72 UOC

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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).

Pharmacology is the science that develops new drugs, improves our understanding of how drugs work, and ensures drugs are effective and safe. 

This course enables science students studying majors in the School of Physics to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Study the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. This minor explores how natural and built environments function and change over time. Discover how these environments enhance or constrain human activity.  

Physical oceanography

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School of Mathematics & Statistics

72 UOC

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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).

Physics

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School of Physics

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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. 

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. 

Physiology

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School of Biomedical Sciences

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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.

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.

This Professional Workplace Practice minor is designed to complement any major, and provides an opportunity for students to expand and deepen essential skills required for a career in a professional science-oriented workplace. The courses in the minor encompass key areas such as professional conduct, ethics, data analytics, communication, and commercialization. The minor culminates with a workplace immersion experience, which is achieved through a work placement matched with your major. Developed through collaborations with science graduates, industry employers, and recruitment experts, this minor serves as a distinguishing factor in the competitive graduate job market in Australia and beyond.

This course enables science students studying Psychology to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Psychology

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School of Psychology

78 UOC

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Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).

Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes.

This webpage provides simplified refresher courses on basic concepts in Mathematics and Statistics that might be required for your Science courses in UNSW, while using R.

Research internships with UNSW Science during your undergraduate program is a great way to explore research as a potential career path. Research internships involve a short theoretical or experimental research project supervised by an academic staff member. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

This course gives you the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team of science students to tackle a real-world problem for an industry partner. It's perfect for students who want to develop their collaborative problem solving and multidisciplinary teamwork skills - skills crucial in any career! There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

This course enables science students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

This course enables science students studying Medical Sciences to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.

Statistics

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School of Mathematics & Statistics

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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).

This minor 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. 

Learn how to analyse your topic to identify key concepts and alternative terms. Plan your strategy and fine-tune your results.

Learn how to use the library collection to search for relevant information on a topic, explore discipline specific resources and search in a database, set up search tools and plugins to access online resources.

Learn how to understand the peer review process and identify literature that has been peer reviewed. You will also learn to evaluate resources to help you determine if a source you have found is reliable and relevant.

Vision Science

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School of Optometry & Vision Science

78 UOC

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Study the sensory processes that underlie vision and vision-related technologies.  This major is not available for students enrolled in 4076 Science/Education (Secondary).

Study the sensory processes that underlie vision and vision-related technologies.  

Science WIL Placement courses enable undergraduate science students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in a professional context, through a work placement experience at an organisation external to UNSW. Students will have the opportunity to develop key professional skills that align with their career goals and contextualise their field of study in a professional workplace setting. There are hundreds of potential elective you can choose in Science. The courses listed here have been identified as key opportunities to build your employability skills, particularly in communication, collaboration and professional practice.