- How long it takes
- 3.5 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 52.35
- Lowest offered at The University of Melbourne, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Science (Extended) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the natural world works
- a willingness to ask questions and test ideas
- patience with maths and practical work
- the habit of reading and thinking carefully
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 2 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
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for The University of Melbourne (opens in a new tab)

The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
4.5from 1,845 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 52.35 lowest
- (2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Science (Extended).
- A chosen science major
- Mathematics
- Communication and analytical skills
- Elective or second major studies
- Academic and cultural support
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?