- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 74.7
- Lowest offered at Griffith University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 5 providers
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Advanced Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a curiosity about how the natural world works
- an interest in solving problems through evidence and experiment
- patience for long stretches of reading and lab work
- a willingness to ask questions and test your own ideas
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 81.55 lowest
- (86.55 median, 2023)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 74.7 lowest
- (80.7 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $8,000 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for James Cook University (opens in a new tab)
James Cook University
Cairns, Townsville, QLD
4.3from 591 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 87.3 lowest
- (90.2 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $7,800 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
- Support services and learning resources are useful
- Website for University of New South Wales (opens in a new tab)
University of New South Wales
Sydney - Kensington, NSW
4.4from 1,572 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 80.2 lowest
- (93 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- Website for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD
4.5from 1,654 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 88.3 lowest
- (92.1 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $7,340 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Advanced Science.
- A chosen science major
- Research design and methods
- Laboratory or field research projects
- Data analysis and communication
- Electives across science and other areas
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?