- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 82.65
- Lowest offered at The Australian National University, 2024
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 5 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the natural world works
- curiosity about scientific ideas and evidence
- a willingness to think through problems carefully
- good skills in reading and explaining technical material
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.
- Course page for The University of Sydney (opens in a new tab)
The University of Sydney
Camperdown/Darlington, NSW
4.5from 2,084 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 89 lowest
- (95 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 92.4 lowest
- (84.4 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
- Website for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 87 lowest
- (95.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
Federation University Australia
4 campuses, VIC
4.2from 562 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for The Australian National University (opens in a new tab)
The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
4.4from 702 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 82.65 lowest
- (90 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- People are friendly and supportive
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced).
- Core science subjects
- A chosen science major
- Research skills and projects
- Laboratory work
- Honours pathway options
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?