Study Science at UTS

If you're looking for a degree that puts you in charge, the UTS Bachelor of Science is for you. Whether you want to discover a whole universe of options or hone your experience for your future career, this qualification allows you to craft your own major in Life and Environmental or Maths and Physical Science streams, giving you the opportunity to design your own ideal degree.

As one of Australia's foremost science faculties, UTS will help you get the edge on tomorrow. Benefit from our leading academic team, industry connections, internship options and world-class facilities, all of which ensure you receive a hands-on, up-to-date education and graduate ready to succeed in any sector, role or industry.

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Bachelor of Science (Flexible)

CODE

UTS: C10242 (version 4)

CRICOS: 040705B

UAC: 607001 Flexible (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

76.00 (Flexible)

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DURATION

3 years full time
6 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$28,675

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LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

You’ll take core subjects designed to help you critically analyse the ways in which science can help solve global problems. Undertaking either the Life and Environmental Sciences or the Maths and Physical Sciences stream, you’ll study subjects relating to your area of interest and build essential knowledge in areas like chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology or evolution.

Enhance your learning with your choice of units, crafting your own degree or meeting prerequisites for specialised employment. Electives, including a Transdisciplinary elective, will broaden your experience and develop your collaborative skills.

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Flexible Bachelor of Science based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

  1. 8
    core Life and Environmental Science or Maths and Physical Science subjects
  2. 8-12
    flexible major and sub-major subjects
  3. 3
    electives
  4. 1
    Transdisciplinary elective
  1. First year

    You'll start your studies by completing the Scientist's Tool Kit stream of your choice in either Maths and Physical or Life and Environmental sciences. This will allow you to develop fundamental capabilities in areas relating to your degree path, such as chemistry, anatomy or physics.
  2. Second year

    This year, you'll build on your foundations and begin designing your own major in your area of choice. Students in the Maths and Physical Sciences stream will also get to choose a sub-major in chemistry, engineering or mathematics.
  3. Third year

    In your final year of study, you'll round out your education with any remaining major or sub-major units, preparing for graduation. You'll also undertake your electives, enhancing your learning experience with subjects from other disciplinary areas.

Course highlights

In this course, you'll get the chance to build a comprehensive array of advanced scientific competencies in your chosen area of specialty. What's more, UTS' focus on practical learning and world-class science facilities will mean you'll get a hands-on education, helping you acquire future-ready skills for your career. 

Admissions information

Admissions information

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Entry schemes and pathways

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Careers

Your future career

Whether you're looking to land your dream job or simply want to follow your interest, this flexible degree will give you a comprehensive, up-to-date toolkit of advanced knowledge and skills in your chosen area, setting you up for a vibrant future in chemical, environmental, life or physical science.

As a graduate, you'll be ready to discover opportunities in research, academia, private industry, government policy, consulting and more. With your unique degree and backed by UTS' global reputation, you'll have everything you need for a successful, exciting professional science career.

Career options

“Studying science at UTS is fun, hard, and immensely rewarding if you give yourself a chance.”

Grace Peters

Bachelor of Science (Flexible)

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

Why UTS?

Why study Science and Mathematics at UTS

With a science and maths degree at UTS, you'll learn how to answer the big questions of tomorrow and make a positive social impact. We offer practical, relevant and innovative programs that enable you to work across multiple fields.

Study in world-class facilities, including Australia's first Super Lab, and look for trace in our forensic crime scene labs or explore speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.

100%

of our Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Genetics research is ranked at or above world standard.

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation

233,600 increase in jobs

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is Australia's second-largest growth industry.

Jobs and Skills Employment Projections May 2023 to May 2033

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