Bachelor of Science Southern Cross University

Overview

Focus on an area of professional practice by choosing a specialisation in Earth and Environmental Systems, Marine Systems, Forestry Systems or Regenerative Agriculture or a double specialisation in Earth and Environmental and Marine Systems. These specialisations are identified on your graduating testamur. 

Alternatively, you can choose a major from Applied Chemistry, Biology, Applied Mathematics and Physics. Or you can include a second major from other disciplines across the University.

The Bachelor of Science is characterised by practical and field experience in all years, making use of our easy access to a variety of subtropical terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems.

Potential occupations

The Bachelor of Science from Southern Cross University prepares students for employment or further study in the sciences, developing graduates who can apply science in the context of broader systems to address complex intellectual, professional, practical and societal challenges in the Anthropocene.

Career opportunities are diverse, including natural resource management in local council, state, Commonwealth Government or not-for-profit organisations, consulting, as an industry adviser or practitioner, research technician, quality control/quality assurance officer, data analyst or science communicator.

Specialisations allow students to develop expertise in an area of practice such as Marine, Forest, Earth and Environmental Science or Regenerative Agriculture and may have more specific career outcomes.