Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 101610 |
Version | 4 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B and Chemistry for all majors except: Physics major - English, Maths B, Chemistry and Physics or (in lieu of Physics) Maths C Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Queensland OP 6 (or equivalent) or better is required for entry. |
Special admission requirements | JCU students who have completed the first year of the Bachelor of Science, with a GPA of greater than 5.5, may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Science (Advanced). |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3 or level 5 |
Learning Outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guidelines in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
SC1101:03 Science, Nature, Knowledge and Understanding
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
PLUS
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
or
CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
Level 3
SC3002:03 Science, Research and Society
SC3003:03 Science Research Internship
Options
Select 3 credit points of specified level 1 science subjects (SCIENCE-L1-3U)
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry
CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming 1
CP1500:03 Conceptual Modelling
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1011 :03 Introduction to Sustainability
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
EV1008 :03 Human Geography
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PH1002:03 Astronomy: Evolution of the Universe
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
PH1007:03 Fundamental Physics
PP1201:03 Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
PLUS
Select a major from the list below
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of subjects not related to your chosen major
Major | Core subject requirements: |
Aquaculture, Ecology and Conservation, Zoology | BZ1001 BZ1004 |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry | Elective CH1002 |
Environmental Science, Environmental Marine Geosciences, Geology, Geography | EV1005 EA1110 |
Genetics & Genomics | BM1000 or BZ1001 CH1002 |
Mathematics | MA1000 MA1003 |
Microbiology | BM1000 or BZ1001 HS1000 |
Physiology and Pharmacology | AT1210 CH1002 |
Physics | PH1005 PH1007 |
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of optional core skills subjects related to your major:
Major | Core Skills subject linked to major: | Optional Subjects: |
Aquaculture | BZ2001 | EV2502 MA2000 BC2013 |
Biochemistry | BC2013 | EV2502 MA2000 BZ2001 |
Chemistry | BC2013 | EV2502 MA2000 BZ2001 |
Ecology & Conservation | BZ2001 | EV2502 MA2000 BC2013 |
Environmental Science | EV2502 | BZ2001 MA2000 BC2013 |
Environmental and Marine Geosciences | EV2502 | BZ2001 MA2000 BC2013 |
Genetics & Genomics | BC2013 | EV2502 MA2000 BZ2001 |
Geography | EV2502 | BZ2001 MA2000 BC2013 |
Geology | EV2502 | BZ2001 MA2000 BC2013 |
Mathematics | MA2000 | BZ2001 EV2502 BC2013 |
Microbiology | BC2013 | EV2502 MA2000 BZ2001 |
Physiology & Pharmacology | BC2013 | EV2502 MA2000 BZ2001 |
Physics | MA2000 | BZ2001 EV2502 BC2013 |
Zoology | BZ2001 | EV2502 MA2000 BC2013 |
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of science level 1, 2 or 3 subjects
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of science level 2 or 3 subjects
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 27 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns No mid year entry available. | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns No mid year entry available. | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | No mid-year entry available | |
Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns No mid year entry available | |
Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | No mid year entry available | |
Cairns Townsville | No mid year entry available |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 subject. Must successfully complete 18 credit points at level 1 and level 2 before attempting any level 3 or level 5 subject. Candidates must maintain a GPA of 5.5 to remain in the course. Failure to so do will result in a transfer to the Bachelor of Science. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 3 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not permitted |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Bachelor of Science (Hons) is available as an additional year of study. |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |