Science University of New England

Overview

The Science majors span the pure and applied sciences, with specialisation available in traditional disciplines and emerging fields.

Why study the Bachelor of Science with University of New England?

Whether you want to position yourself at the forefront of innovation and discovery in science, or you are passionate about understanding how the world works, the Bachelor of Science provides you with your choice of 20 majors, with the opportunity to complete a second major or a complementary minor in communications, business or statistics. Students come from academically diverse backgrounds, and go on to become active contributors in industry, education, government and research.

Whichever discipline you choose, you will be learning with industry leaders. UNE’s research in many areas of science has been rated above world average with agricultural and veterinary science, environmental, and mathematical science rated well above world standard, by the Australian’s Research Council’s most recent Excellence in Research Australia report. 

Career outcomes

UNE’s Bachelor of Science equips you with in-demand skills and provides you with a diverse range of exciting career opportunities in industry, government, business, teaching and research. 

 Some of the roles you could consider include: 

• medical scientist or laboratory technician 
• research scientist with government agencies such as CSIRO and ANSTO 
• environmental protection field officer 
• resource and land management 
• pharmaceutical research and development  
• teaching and education (via our Master of Teaching (Secondary Science) or a Master of Teaching (Primary), or consider our Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) as a quicker route to teacher registration)
• sustainable agricultural production.