The Bachelor of Science provides students with a broad science overview with the ability to specialise in a field of their choice through a range of science majors. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. A distinctive feature of the course is the practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study.

Drawing on the expertise of leading teachers, researchers and a variety of industry experts, the course allows students to tailor their degree and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills. Offering a flexible range of unit combinations, the course allows students to select a professionally focused program of study. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key scientific skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs. Swinburne also offers an honours (fourth) year for this degree.

Applied Mathematics

Gain a broad understanding of mathematical and numerical methods used to describe phenomena and predict behaviours in the real world. Explore how to make sense of big data and complexity. Learn to model fundamental processes in physical and life sciences, industry, social sciences, consumer behaviour and finance.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Data analyst
• Quantitative analyst
• Mathematical modeller
• Scientific programmer
• Actuary
• Meteorologist and climate modeller

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Depending on the choice of major, or minor studies, graduates of the Bachelor of Science may be eligible to apply for membership of the following professional societies:

• AusBiotech
• Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics
• Australian Computer Society (ACS)
• Australian Institute of Physics
• Australian Mathematical Society
• Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM)
• Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)
• Environmental Health Australia 
• Environmental Institute of Australia
• Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA)
• National Business Leaders Forum for Sustainable Development 
• Professionals Australia
• Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) 
• Sustainability Practitioners Association (SPA)