UniSQ Handbook

The Bachelor of Science (BSCI) consists of 24 units

Option 1

4 x 1 unit Core Courses (Foundation Studies courses)

8-unit primary major

Plus one of the following:
(12 units)

8-unit secondary major + 4 x 1-unit electives; or
2 x 4-unit discipline minors + 4 1-unit electives; or
1 x 4-unit discipline minor and 1 x 4-unit University minor + 4 electives; or
1 x 4-unit discipline minor and 8 x 1-unit electives; or
4 x 1 unit approved electives.and 8 x 1-unit electives

OR

Option 2

4 x 1 unit Core Courses (Foundation Studies courses)

1 x 12-unit extended major
- Astronomical and Space Sciences Extended
- Mathematics and Statistics Extended
- Information Technology Extended

Plus one of the following options:

8-unit secondary major; or*
2 x 4-unit discipline minors; or
1 x 4-unit discipline minor and 1 x 4-unit University minor; or
1 x 4-unit discipline minor and 4 x electives; or
8 x 1-unit electives

* Certain double major combinations may not be available. Refer to individual major requirements for further information.

OR

Option 3

4 x 1 unit Core Courses (Accredited major)

1 x 12-unit major - Information Technology Extended

Plus one of the following options:

8-unit secondary major; or*
2 x 4-unit discipline minors; or
1 x 4-unit discipline minor and 1 x 4-unit University minor; or
1 x 4-unit discipline minor and 4 x 1-unit electives; or
8 x 1-unit electives

* Certain double major combinations may not be available. Refer to individual major requirements for further information.

At least four courses in the program will be at level 3. Each major will require a minimum number of level 3 courses (coded 3000) to meet the depth requirements of the major. Where two majors are chosen which have some compulsory courses in common, the overlap will be made up by taking extra major approved courses defined in those majors.

Second major

Plant Agricultural Science

Second majors can be chosen from any of the other eight-unit majors defined for the Bachelor of Science with the approval of the Academic Affairs Portfolio, from other eight-unit majors from other undergraduate programs in the University. Combine with a second major, such as Animal, Food, Wine, or Environment and Sustainability to create a well-rounded agriculture degree and broaden your employment potential.

A double major in Plant Agricultural Science and Animal Science will provide graduates with a well-rounded degree in agricultural science, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to take on a future career within the agricultural sector. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career as animal/agricultural scientists, farm manager, nutritionist, or agronomists.

A double major in Plant Agricultural Science and Environment and Sustainability will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to combat the present and future challenges of a growing agricultural sector and food security. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career in any facet of the agricultural industry.

A double major in Plant Agricultural Science and Food Science equips students with theoretical knowledge and important practical skills particularly suitable for students looking toward a career in the various and diverse sectors of the agricultural and food industries.

A double major in Plant Agricultural Science and Wine Science equips students with theoretical knowledge and important practical skills particularly suitable for students looking toward a career in the various and diverse sectors of the agricultural and viticultural industries.

Human Physiology

The following double major combinations are recommended for supporting a students’ career pathway.
Human Physiology and Mathematics and Statistics (8 unit major) for students intending to pursue a career in Bioinformatics.
Human Physiology and Physics for students intending to pursue a career in Microscopy and Imaging.

Food Science

A double major in Food Science and Plant Agricultural Science will provide opportunities for students to learn how to design future food supply systems from food production to consumer, to help safely and sustainably nourish the world.

A double major in Food Science and Environment and Sustainability will allow students to learn to students will learn to analyse and design sustainable food systems through mathematical analyses around resource use, including raw materials, people/labour and energy. This will be applicable particularly in the food processing and sustainable resource use.

Environment and Sustainability

There are a number of other courses, minors and majors with a focus on sustainability that students may wish to study.

Biology

A double major in Animal Science and Biology will provide graduates with a well-rounded degree in animal biology, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to take on a future career as an animal scientist and provide them with a good grounding in laboratory skills to take on further postgraduate study in areas such as molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and physiology. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career in the medical/veterinary field as an animal research officer, technical officer or research scientists.

A double major in Plant Agricultural Science and Biology will provide graduates with a well-rounded degree in plant biology, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to take on a future career as a plant scientist and provide them with a good grounding in laboratory skills to take on further postgraduate study in areas such as molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career in the field of plant breeding as a laboratory research officer, technical officer, or agricultural scientists.

Animal Science

A double major in Animal Science and Plant Agricultural Science will provide graduates with a well-rounded degree in agricultural science, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to take on a future career within the agricultural sector. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career as animal/agricultural scientists, farm managers, nutritionist, or agronomists.

A double major in Animal Science and Environment and Sustainability will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to combat the present and future challenges of a growing agricultural sector. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career in any facet of the animal production sector.

A double major in Animal Science and Food Science will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to combat the present and future challenges facing food security, processing, and production. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a future career in the animal nutrition and food production sectors, such as animal feed product development and quality assurance.

A double major in Animal Science and Wildlife Management will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to traverse a career within the animal management and conservation domains. This combination is particularly relevant to students seeking a career in animal/vertebrate pest management, biosecurity, or captive wildlife husbandry.