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.

Environmental Science

Learn about the relationship between local, global, social and ecological issues and the responsibility of the different groups involved in sustainability. Gain scientific skills, such as chemistry, biology and microbiology, to address environmental sustainability in the future.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Environmental sustainability scientist
• Sustainability analyst
• Water quality expert
• Plant and animal breeder
• Environmental analyst

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)