Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is offered at Callaghan and Ourimbah Campuses.

Please note that specialisations are not available at both campuses.

The specialisations of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, and Physics are available to students at the Callaghan campus.

The Marine Science and Sustainable Resource Management specialisations are available at the Ourimbah campus only.

The Psychology specialisation is available at both the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme from University of Newcastle, students will have:

In-depth knowledge and ability appropriate to undertake further study and research in a field of science.
The ability to develop, conduct and manage a research project.
The ability to critically and independently reflect and analyse project results.
The ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and substantial written format.
The ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.

An awareness of professional practice in the relevant discipline and an understanding, appreciation and respect for appropriate conduct and practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Earth Sciences

Geography and Environmental Studies

Marine Science

Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 116 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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110

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70

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52

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 000738B

Supervision from a discipline academic must be sought before submitting your application.

To be admitted into the program applicants must have completed the Bachelor of Science or another cognate degree within the last five years with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in:

all studies undertaken in the program; or

across a major in the proposed discipline of study; or

across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or

where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.5 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46125 AUD / year

≈ 46125 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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