Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

University of Adelaide

Student rating (4.19) from 53 reviews

Ranked #9 in our University Rankings

Overview

Bachelor Degree

Adelaide

Course Link

3.0 years Full-Time
(or Part-Time equivalent)

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Course Description

If you’re a high-achieving student who wants to develop your knowledge of science with a strong emphasis on research, then this is the degree for you.

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) lets you experience the academic and research culture of the scientific areas you are most interested in, while still providing the choice and flexibility of a Bachelor of Science.

You design your own degree from a broad range of study options, choosing areas of interest to you.

You’ll also take part in structured research activities and seminars normally only available to Honours and postgraduate students.

The degree offers lab attachments and a semester-long research placement, to give you a real breadth of experience. This links you with academic staff in major research areas, giving you early access to research laboratories and projects that can be further developed for an Honours year and postgraduate study (Masters or PhD).

Majors

Biochemistry
Evolutionary Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Ecology and Spatial Science
Geology
Genetics
Geophysics & Applied Geology
Microbiology &...

Careers

Land Resources and Land Care, Aerospace Scientist, Laser and Photonics Scientist / Engineer, Air-Traffic Controller, Lecturer, Analytical Chemist, Life Scientist,...

Land Resources and Land Care, Aerospace Scientist, Laser and Photonics Scientist / Engineer, Air-Traffic Controller, Lecturer, Analytical Chemist, Life Scientist, Animal Behaviouralist, Aquaculture, Marine Biologist, Astrophysicist, Medical Physicist, Medical Scientist, Meteorologist, Biochemist, Mineral Exploration, Bioinformatics, Ministerial Adviser, Biomedical Scientist, Molecular Biology, Biophysicist, Biotechnology

Additional Information

You’re encouraged to undertake internships and training and overseas study placements to gain a deeper understanding of professional research.

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You’re encouraged to undertake internships and training and overseas study placements to gain a deeper understanding of professional research.

Due to the flexible nature of this degree, there’s an enormous choice of opportunities which you can tailored to your study and career interests.

Your third year practical work experience takes place in an active research laboratory.

Ratings

Average ratings for Bachelor of Science (Advanced) based on 1 review

Rating

4.0

Job prospects

5.0

Teachers

3.0

Course work

4.0

Time worthy

2.0

Money Worthy

2.0

                        Reviews
                    
                        An interesting course where the areas studied are broad and the work is easy enough to comprehend.

My advice to future students is: Chemistry at high school is a huge help.
                    
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