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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science

2021

Overview
Location
SATAC Code
UAC Code
Casuarina Campus (CSP)
104551
590430
Online (CSP)
104551
590430
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee
Location
CRICOS Code
Casuarina Campus
096354B
Course Duration
Full-time
3 year/s
Part-time
6 year/s
Annual Fee
$32,336.00
Availability for Admission
Domestic
Semester 1
Semester 2
International
Semester 1
Semester 2

External: this course is available online through distance education with some on-campus attendance requirements.

Applications accepted through MyNextCourse
Yes
Can offers be deferred?
Yes
CDU Reference
CDU Course Code

WSCI01

Award
Bachelor of Science
Faculty/College
College of Engineering, IT and Environment
Sector
HE
Area of study
Science and The Environment
Agriculture and Animal Studies

The Bachelor of Science will allow you to explore your curiosity and passion for knowledge within your chosen scientific field.

Your study options are flexible and diverse with a focus on professional experience in various sciences including biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, biomedical scientist, chemist, or in other science fields.

You will combine academic studies with practical learning in distinctive environments and communities of northern Australia and the region, and their associated challenges in environmental management and public health, including Indigenous health.

You will strengthen your problem solving, logical and critical thinking skills, apply an understanding of scientific and technological factors, and consider issues from various cultural, economic and other societal perspectives throughout your studies helping you to approach tasks informed and confident.

You will be able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of their chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and principles to practise in real situations.

Career opportunities

Graduating from this may lead you to career opportunities in the industry, government, private companies, non-government organisations (NGO) and the community sector as a biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, biomedical scientist, chemist, consultant, laboratory assistant, project manager or advisor.

Credit transfers & pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education

Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

International applications

All International applicants must apply through StudyLink unless currently studying year 12 in Australia. Only International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

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  • This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

  • Australian qualification framework

    This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email: student.central@cdu.edu.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)
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Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

IELTS Academic Module A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency A minimum overall grade of B2.
Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

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Course Structure

Course structure

This course consists of common units, science specialist elective and elective units as described in the course outline. Students may complete a General Science course or specialisations selected from disciplines such as in Biomedical Science, Ecology, and Geographical Information Science. These courses are structured to ensure fundamental science foundations are then supported by advanced units appropriate to the discipline area. Professional practice experiences are a feature of the course. Please note that external students are required to attend on-campus intensive teaching blocks depending on the units studied.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type Credit Points Specific requirements
Common Units
(2 units)		 20cp Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory)

PLUS EITHER:

CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology

Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.
Core Unit
(1 units)		 10cp Compulsory Core unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.

SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies
 
Specialist Electives
(14 units minimum)		 At least 140cp Specialist Elective units totalling at least 140 credit points as detailed below.

Students need to ensure they choose sufficient 300 level specialist and elective units to total at least 60 credit points for the course.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (140 credit points) this major is available in internal mode only
Either SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry
PLUS
SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics
PLUS
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science (replaces PHI310 from 2020) OR
IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory (replacing PHI230 from 2020)OR
IAS124 Contested Knowledges (replacing PHI240 from 2020 and IND173 from 2020 which replaced CIK200 from 2018)

If you previously completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 you are not required to complete IAS325, IAS122, or IAS124. Students who have completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 should contact their unit co-ordinator to discuss their study plan.

PLUS
4 units (40cp) from Group A PLUS
3 units (30cp) from Group B PLUS
4 units (40cp) from Group C

Group A
All of:
SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021)

PLUS
SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology (replaces  MLS100 from 2020)

Group B
Three (3) units selected from the units listed below:
MLS101 Haematology 1
MLS202 Haematology 2
SBI241 Bioscience for Healthcare Practice (replaces NUR231 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 1 from 2021)
SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice (replaces NUR241 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 2 from 2021)
PHA210 Pharmacology 1 (no longer available 2021)
PHA212 Medicinal Chemistry
PHA213 Pharmacology 2 (no longer available 2021)
PHA214 Biotechnology and Pharmacogenomics
SBI245 Biochemistry
SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1
MLS283 Clinical Immunology (replaces SBI283 from 2021)
SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry

Group C
Four (4) units selected from the units listed below:
MLS300 Cell Pathology
MLS301 Transfusion Medicine
PHA310 Clinical Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry
PHA312 Infectious Diseases
PHM301 Exploring Public Health
SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2
SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (last offered 2016) OR ENV323 Environmental Microbiology
SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable)
SID301 Science Research Project (20 credit points)
ENG429 Biomedical Engineering

ECOLOGY (160 credit points)
Either SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry
PLUS
SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics
PLUS
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science (replaces PHI310 from 2020) OR
IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory (replacing PHI230 from 2020)OR
IAS124 Contested Knowledges (replacing PHI240 from 2020 and IND173 from 2020 which replaced CIK200 from 2018)

If you previously completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 you are not required to complete IAS325, IAS122, or IAS124. Students who have completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 should contact their unit co-ordinator to discuss their study plan.

PLUS
7 units (70cp) from Group A, PLUS
6 units (60cp) from Group B

Group A
All of:
ENV102 The Diversity of Life
ENV201 Introductory Ecology
ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019)
ENV206 Environmental Physiology
ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring (intensive field component)

PLUS
SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 
OR ENV210 Water Quality Assessment (intensive field component)

PLUS
ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR
ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (intensive field component) OR
ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (intensive field component)

Group B
Six units selected from the units listed below, with at least 30cp at 300 level:
ENV101 Earth Systems
ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing
ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
ENV300 Wildlife Management
ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity
ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation (if not completed in Group B)
ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (intensive field component) (if not completed in Group B)
ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (if not completed in Group B)
ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data
ENV323 Environmental Microbiology
SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable)
SID301 Science Research Project (20 credit points)

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (150 credit points)
Either SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry
PLUS
SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics

PLUS
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science (replaces PHI310 from 2020) OR
IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory (replacing PHI230 from 2020)OR
IAS124 Contested Knowledges (replacing PHI240 from 2020 and IND173 from 2020 which replaced CIK200 from 2018)

If you previously completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 you are not required to complete IAS325, IAS122, or IAS124. Students who have completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 should contact their unit co-ordinator to discuss their study plan.

PLUS
8 units (80cp) from Group A PLUS
4 units (40cp) from Group B

Group A
All of:
ENV101 Earth Systems
HIT137 Software Now OR HIT125 Application Concepts
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals
HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019)
ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data

Group B
Four units selected from the units listed below, with at least 20cp at 300 level
HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019)
HIT226 Mobile Web Structures
HIT237 Building Interactive Software
HIT238 The Mobile Paradigm
ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (intensive field component)
SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable)
SID301 Science Research Project (20 credit points)

GENERAL SCIENCE - no major (140-160 credit points)
Either:
SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry
PLUS
SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics

PLUS
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science (replaces PHI310 from 2020) OR
IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory (replacing PHI230 from 2020)OR
IAS124 Contested Knowledges (replacing PHI240 from 2020 and IND173 from 2020 which replaced CIK200 from 2018)

If you previously completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 you are not required to complete IAS325, IAS122, or IAS124. Students who have completed PH310, PH230, PH240 or IND173 should contact their unit co-ordinator to discuss their study plan.

PLUS
SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable)

PLUS
10 units (100cp) from Group A

Students should pay attention to prerequisites and assumed knowledge when planning a General Science program of study. Students may select suitable L-Open University Australia units with the approval of the course coordinator.

Group A
Plus students select a further 100 credit points from units with codes commencing with ENV, SBI, SCH, SID, SMA, SPE, PSY, PHA, NUR, HIT, ENG, CIK, BIS, SPH, MLS, PHM, HSC or SCL, including at least 30 credit points at 300 level
 
General Electives
(5-7 units)		 50-70 Elective units to a maximum of 70 credit points. Please refer to the requirements for specialist electives in each major to ensure a total of 240 credit points. Electives can be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Students may select additional units from the specialisations above as electives if desired.

When selecting electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as SBI1xx, SBI2xx and SBI3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively.

When selecting specialist and elective units ensure the overall course requirements of a maximum of 100 credit points at 100 level and a minimum of 60 credit points at 300 level are met.
 
  240cp Total Credit Points

Students who commenced in or after 2013
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.

Of the total 240 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)
* not more than 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units
* a minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above

Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.

Course Changes - 2021
Please note the following course structure changes:
NUR231 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 2 has been replaced by SBI241 Bioscience for Healthcare Practice.
NUR241 Challenge and Response to Body Integrity 2 has been replaced by SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice

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Study Plan

Study plan

Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
     
Legend: CU = Common Unit CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective
  E = Elective P = Practicum/Placement R = Research

 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1		 SE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective if SPH141 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-2		 SE/E SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry*** OR
Elective		 SE/E
SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SE SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SE
Year 2
  SE SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021)
(external students must attend a compulsory 3 day intensive block in Darwin)		 SE
MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology (replaces MLS100 from 2020)*** OR Elective SE/E SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE
Elective E Elective E
Year 3
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE
Elective E Elective E
Elective E Elective E

*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
*** You must complete at least one unit SCH102 or MLS110.  SCH102 is a prerequisite or assumed knowledge for some elective choices.

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ECOLOGY

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR ENV210 Water Quality Assessment (intensive) SE
ENV102 The Diversity of Life SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics * OR
Elective		 SE/E ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) SE
Year 2
ENV201 Introductory  Ecology SE ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring (intensive) SE
IND173 Contested Knowledges (recoded from CIK200 2018) SE ENV206 Environmental Physiology SE
Specialist Elective SE SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
Elective E Specialist Elective SE
Year 3
Specialist Elective SE ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (SP-2 intensive) OR ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (SP-2 intensive) SE
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE
Specialist Elective SE Elective E
Elective E Elective E

 *If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
*** Also consider Study Period 2 and Semester 3 Special Elective B options in Year 2 and Year 3.

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective		 SE/E ENV101 Earth Systems SE
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals SE HIT137 Software Now SE
Year 2
HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) SE SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing SE Specialist Elective SE
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking SE Specialist Elective SE
IND173 Contested Knowledges (recoded from CIK200 2018) SE Elective E
Year 3
Specialist Elective SE ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling SE
Specialist Elective SE ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data SE
Elective E Elective E
Elective E Elective E

 *If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
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 GENERAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective		 SE/E Science Unit SE
Science Unit SE Science Unit SE
Year 2
Science Unit SE SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
Science Unit SE Science Unit SE
Science Unit SE Science Unit OR Elective  SE/E
Science Unit OR Elective SE/E Science Unit OR Elective SE/E
Year 3
  SE Science Unit 300 level SE
Science Unit 300 level SE Science Unit 300 level SE
Elective 300 level E Elective 300 level  E
Elective OR Science Unit SE/E Science Unit OR Elective SE/E

Science units are units with codes commencing with ENV, SBI, SCH, SID, SMA, SPE, PSY, PHA, NUR, HIT, ENG, CIK, BIS, SPH, MLS, PHM, HSC or SCL
*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.

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Students commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
Legend: CU = Common Unit CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective

 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
    CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
    SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry*** SE
    SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) SE
    SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SE
Year 2
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SE Specialist Elective SE
MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology (replaces MLS100 from 2020)*** OR Elective SE/E Specialist Elective SE
Year 3
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective		 SE/E Specialist Elective SE
Specialist Elective SE Elective E
Specialist Elective SE Elective E
Elective E Elective E
Year 4
Specialist Elective/ Elective SE/E    
Specialist Elective SE    
Elective E    
Elective E    

*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
*** You must complete at least one unit SCH102 or MLS110.  SCH102 is a prerequisite or assumed knowledge for some elective choices.
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ECOLOGY

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
    CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
    SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts o
f Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
    SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry SE
    Elective E
Year 2
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
ENV102 The Diversity of Life SE ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) SE
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE ENV206 Environmental Physiology SE
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective		 SE/E Specialist Elective SE
Year 3
ENV201 Introductory  Ecology SE ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring (intensive) SE
Specialist Elective SE ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (SP-2 intensive) OR ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (SP-2 intensive) SE
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE
Elective E Elective E
Year 4
Specialist Elective SE    
Specialist Elective SE    
Specialist Elective SE    
Elective E    

*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
*** Also consider Study Period 2 and Semester 3 Special Elective B options in Year 2 and Year 3.
 

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 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
    CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
    SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
    ENV101 Earth Systems SE
    HIT137 Software Now SE
Year 2
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE Specialist Elective SE
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective		 SE/E Specialist Elective SE
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals SE Elective E
Year 3
HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) SE ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling SE
ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing SE ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data SE
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking SE Specialist Elective B OR Elective SE/E
Specialist Elective SE Elective E
Year 4
Specialist Elective SE    
Specialist Elective SE    
Elective E    
Elective E    

 *If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
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GENERAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1
    CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
    SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E
    Science Unit SE
    Science Unit SE
Year 2
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE Science Unit SE
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics* OR
Elective		 SE/E Science Unit SE
Science Unit OR Elective SE/E Science Unit OR Elective SE/E
Year 3
Science Unit SE Science Unit 300 level SE
Science Unit SE Science Unit 300 level SE
Science Unit SE Elective 300 level E
Science Unit OR Elective SE/E Science Unit OR Elective SE/E
Year 4
  SE    
Science Unit 300 level SE    
Elective 300 level E    
Science Unit or Elective SE/E    

Science units are units with codes commencing with ENV, SBI, SCH, SID, SMA, SPE, PSY, PHA, NUR, HIT, ENG, CIK, BIS, SPH, MLS, PHM, HSC or SCL
*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.

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Students commencing in Summer Semester (from 2021 Summer Semester is no longer available for entry)

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
Legend: CU = Common Unit CO = Core Unit SE = Specialist Elective

 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester
Year 1
        CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU
        CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
        SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SE
        Elective E
Year 2
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) SE    
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics * OR
Elective		 SE/E SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ** OR
Elective		 SE/E    
SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SE SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry*** SE    
MLS110 Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology (replaces MLS100 from 2020)*** OR Elective SE/E SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO    
Year 3
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE    
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE    
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE    
Elective E Elective E    
Year 4
Specialist Elective SE        
Specialist Elective SE        
Elective E        
Elective E        

 *If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
*** You must complete at least one unit SCH102 or MLS110.  SCH102 is a prerequisite or assumed knowledge for some elective choices.
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 ECOLOGY

Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester
Year 1
        CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU
        CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
        Elective E
        Elective E
Year 2
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ** OR
Elective		 SE/E    
ENV102 The Diversity of Life SE SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR ENV210 Water Quality Assessment (intensive) SE    
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics * OR
Elective		 SE/E ENV206 Environmental Physiology SE    
Specialist Elective SE SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO    
Year 3
ENV201 Introductory  Ecology SE ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring (intensive) SE    
Specialist Elective SE ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (SP-2 intensive) OR ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (SP-2 intensive) SE    
Specialist Elective SE ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) SE    
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective B OR Elective SE    
Year 4
Specialist Elective SE        
Specialist Elective SE        
Elective E        
Elective E        

*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
*** Also consider Study Period 2 and Semester 3 Special Elective C options in Year 2 and Year 3.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester
Year 1
        CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU
        CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
        Elective E
        Elective E
Year 2
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ** OR
Elective		 SE/E    
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics * OR
Elective		 SE/E ENV101 Earth Systems SE    
ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing SE HIT137 Software Now SE    
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals SE SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO    
Year 3
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking SE ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data SE    
HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019) SE ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling SE    
Specialist Elective SE Specialist Elective SE    
Specialist Elective SE Elective E    
Year 4
Specialist Elective SE        
Specialist Elective SE        
Elective E        
Elective E        

*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.
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GENERAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Semester
Year 1
        CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CU
        CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology CU
        Elective E
        Elective E
Year 2
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry SE SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics** OR
Elective		 SE/E    
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics * OR
Elective		 SE/E SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies CO    
Science Unit SE Science Unit SE    
Science Unit SE Science Unit OR Elective SE/E    
Year 3
Science Unit SE Science Unit SE    
Science Unit SE Science Unit SE    
Science Unit OR Elective SE/E Science Unit OR Elective SE/E    
Science Unit OR Elective SE/E Elective E    
Year 4
  SE        
Science Unit SE        
Science Unit OR Elective  SE/E        
Elective E        

Science units are units with codes commencing with ENV, SBI, SCH, SID, SMA, SPE, PSY, PHA, NUR, HIT, ENG, CIK, BIS, SPH, MLS, PHM, HSC or SCL
*If completing SMA101 or SMA104 in semester 1, you may choose not to complete SPH141 in semester 2 and instead can complete an elective.
**If completing SPH141 or SMA104 in semester 2, you may choose not to complete SMA101 in semester 1 and instead can complete an elective in semester 1.

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