Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (BSc(Adv))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
BSC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2017

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is designed for high-achieving students who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of science, with a strong emphasis on research skill development. Students design their own degree from a broad range of study options and have flexibility to select areas of specific interest. In first year, students enrol in a combination of courses that prepare them to follow pathways through to major study areas. In third year, students choose at least one area of science in which to specialise and undertake a research placement. This program provides students with the early opportunity to participate in the academic and research culture of the scientific areas they are most interested in, while still providing the choice and flexibility of a Bachelor of Science. Bachelor of Science (Advanced) students participate in program specific courses that will introduce topics on processes, communication and methods used in science research. Students will also participate in structured research activities and research seminars, normally only available to Honours and postgraduate students. In addition, a semester long research placement and lab attachments will provide breadth of experience. These activities will allow associations with academic staff in major research areas, providing early access to research laboratories/projects that can be further developed for an Honours year and postgraduate study (Masters or PhD).
Students enrolled in this program must maintain a minimum semester GPA of 5.0 throughout their enrolment or will be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Science. Students who have maintained this GPA will automatically be eligible for a place in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program upon completion of the Bachelor of Science (Advanced).
The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Advanced).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Advanced), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units:

  1. Core courses to the value of 9 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 63 units, which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are not offered by the Faculty of Sciences up to the value of 9 units in total at Levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at Level I
  3. Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
  4. Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units
  5. One major from the following:
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Geology
  • Geophysics & Applied Geology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology & Immunology
  • Physics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Soil Science
    or a double major from :
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology & Spatial Science
  • Geology, Geophysics & Applied Geology
  • Experimental & Theoretical Physics

    Note: A student who has completed a major in a Science discipline and also completes courses that fulfil requirements for a major as specified under the Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, shall be awarded that Mathematical and Computer Sciences major in addition to the Science major.
6.     Broadening electives to the value of 9 units 

 

Core Courses

Major

Double Major

Electives

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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