Bachelor of Advanced Science

The Bachelor of Advanced Science is no ordinary science degree. Designed for high achievers, it equips students with expertise in one of three disciplines at the forefront of contemporary scientific endeavour. Whether they’re working towards careers in medicine, or they want to learn at the cutting edge of pharmaceutical or quantum sciences, students emerge ready to respond to the complex challenges that are shaping their future profession.

Why UTS Science?

As one of Australia’s leading university science faculties, UTS Science is committed to scientific advancement that creates a more sustainable world. Our students join a university that delivers global impact in STEM education and research and a faculty that produces scientists with the power to transform the profession.

Course features

Students can choose from the following three majors:

  • Pre-medicine: Students can build expertise in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in preparation for postgraduate medicine or a diversity of health care career choices. Curriculum combines research-informed theoretical learning with hands-on study in areas like pharmacology and genetics, and students work with high-quality specimens in our world-class Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility. An Indigenous health subject prepares students to work with and for Australia’s First Nations people, while a third-year capstone project helps them build highly effective science communication skills.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences: This major combines a range of medical science subjects with extended learning in chemistry and pharmacology. Students gain a broad understanding of the human body and the impacts of drugs on bodily systems via subjects in anatomy and physiology, building the skills and confidence to work in clinical and medical science environments. An Indigenous health subject prepares them to work with and for Australia’s First Nations people, while a third-year capstone project helps them build highly effective science communication skills.
    • By the end of their studies, students are ready for postgraduate pharmacy or for a wealth of career opportunities across the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Quantum Technology: This major puts students at the cutting edge of this critical scientific discipline. As part of a carefully chosen cohort, they benefit from highly personalised learning opportunities that offer plenty of face time with both research and teaching staff. They also gain hands-on experience with quantum devices and optical systems and can add breadth to their skill sets by taking a sub-major in Quantum Computing and Communications, or Engineering. What’s more, with access to professional placements and cross-faculty electives, students can tailor their studies to suit their future goals.

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Course aims

Professional experiences are part of the degree

Pre-medicine and Pharmaceutical Science students can connect with professional placements in UTS labs and with external health care partners via the rapidly expanding Professional Experience Program*. Quantum Technology students benefit from a dedicated internship scheme that helps them build connections and gain hands-on experience at leading local quantum technology companies and start-ups.

*Please note: this is an elective subject. Students must complete a competitive application process in order to secure a professional placement.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

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[Stephanie Town talking to camera, banner reads: Bachelor of Advanced Science in Infection and Immunity]

My name is Stephanie Town and I study the Bachelor of Advanced Science in Infection and Immunity here at UTS.

[Stephanie carrying vials in lab, examining and organising vials]

In the Infection and Immunity major, I study the biological-type sciences with a focus on research. I really enjoy the research aspects and it allows me to do professional reflection on why I want to contribute to society

[Stephanie talking in class, Stephanie speaking to camera]

Mostly because in my degree we focus on up and coming subjects which is really exciting.

[Stephanie in lab, extracting liquid, looking at liquid through microscope with other scientist]

In terms of the Infection and Immunity major I feel that our bodies are particularly important but I really like the health aspect and the fact that we now have new technology is really exciting for me where we can use that new technology to go and investigate the human body in a way we couldn’t before.

[Shot of UTS science building, photo of Stephanie in lab]

UTS shaped me as a person because I’m no stranger to obstacles. As a hearing-impaired person I’ve had to work harder to achieve things in my life.

[Stephanie in class, Stephanie speaking to camera]

UTS was very helpful in helping me overcome my hearing impairment in my classes. UTS employed a notetaker in all of my classes and then later on I got a stenographer when the science became a bit more complicated.

[Stephanie with member of science staff in lab, Stephanie speaking to camera]

UTS helped me capture the lecture and tutorial content in written format so that I didn’t have to rely on my hearing. For others looking to study my degree, my advice is just enjoy it. Get involved because this is the best time of your life.

Study plan

The following examples show typical full-time programs for each of the majors.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Molecular Biology 91132 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6
Structural Anatomy and Neuroanatomy 91838 6
Immunology 91401 6
Human Genetics and Precision Medicine 91822 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Visceral Anatomy 91839 6
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 95735 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Pharmacology 91709 6
Evidence Based Practice in Medical Science 91828 6
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Infections 91195 6
Medical Devices and Diagnostics 91705 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
General Microbiology 91314 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Molecular Biology 91132 6
Human Genetics and Precision Medicine 91822 6
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6
Structural Anatomy and Neuroanatomy 91838 6

Third year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Immunology 91401 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Visceral Anatomy 91839 6
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 95735 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Pharmacology 91709 6
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Infections 91195 6
Medical Devices and Diagnostics 91705 6
Evidence Based Practice in Medical Science 91828 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Molecular Biology 91132 6
Principles of Pharmaceutical Science 68492 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
Organic Chemistry 1 65202 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6
Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals 68494 6
Advanced Pharmacology 91709 6
Immunology 91401 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 95735 6
Medicinal Chemistry 65001 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Science UG) cbk90232 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Science 68493 6
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Science UG) cbk90232 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Physics 1 68101 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Chemistry and Materials Science 60101 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Physics 2 68201 6
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Programming 1 41039 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Mechanics 68414 6
Electronics for Quantum Technologies 68316 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Optics 68206 6
Quantum Physics 68413 6
Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations 37336 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Introduction to Innovation 48080 6
Introduction to Optimisation 37242 6
Quantum Software and Programming 41173 6
Seminar (Mathematics) 35391 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Linear Algebra 37233 6
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices 68606 6
Advanced Quantum Science 68746 6
Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics 68513 6
Methods in Quantum Computing 41076 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Physics 1 68101 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Chemistry and Materials Science 60101 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Summer session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Physics 2 68201 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Optics 68206 6
Quantum Physics 68413 6
Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations 37336 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Linear Algebra 37233 6
Electronics for Quantum Technologies 68316 6
Introduction to Quantum Computing 43025 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Methods in Quantum Computing 41076 6
Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices 68606 6
Advanced Quantum Science 68746 6
Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics 68513 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Mechanics 68414 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Additive Manufacturing 1 41302 6
Differential Equations 37335 6
Discrete Mathematics 37181 6
Quantum Algorithms 41174 6
Regression and Linear Models 37252 6
Seminar (Mathematics) 35391 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Physics 1 68101 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Chemistry and Materials Science 60101 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Physics 2 68201 6
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Programming 1 41039 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Mechanics 68414 6
Electronics for Quantum Technologies 68316 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Optics 68206 6
Quantum Physics 68413 6
Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations 37336 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices 68606 6
Advanced Quantum Science 68746 6
Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics 68513 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Physics 1 68101 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Chemistry and Materials Science 60101 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Summer session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Physics 2 68201 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mathematics 2 33230 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Optics 68206 6
Quantum Physics 68413 6
Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations 37336 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Mechanics 68414 6
Electronics for Quantum Technologies 68316 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices 68606 6
Advanced Quantum Science 68746 6
Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics 68513 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Engineering sub-major (UG Science) smj10186 24
Select 18 credit points from the following: 18
Electives (Science UG) cbk92300 24

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6

Second year

January Session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Organic Chemistry 1 65202 6
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Molecular Biology 91132 6
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6
Principles of Pharmaceutical Science 68492 6
Immunology 91401 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 95735 6
Medicinal Chemistry 65001 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6
Advanced Pharmacology 91709 6
Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals 68494 6
Advanced Pharmaceutical Science 68493 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Electives (Science UG) cbk90232 24

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Molecular Biology 91132 6
Principles of Pharmaceutical Science 68492 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Organic Chemistry 1 65202 6
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
Analytical Chemistry 1 65306 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6
Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals 68494 6
Immunology 91401 6
Analytical Chemistry 2 65409 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 95735 6
Medicinal Chemistry 65001 6
Forensic Toxicology 65545 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Organic Chemistry 2 65508 6
Advanced Pharmacology 91709 6
Advanced Pharmaceutical Science 68493 6
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 1 65111 6
Cell Biology and Genetics 91161 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues 60006 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Chemistry 2 65212 6
Human Anatomy and Physiology 91400 6
Molecular Biology 91132 6
Principles of Pharmaceutical Science 68492 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Metabolic Biochemistry 91320 6
Organic Chemistry 1 65202 6
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 91707 6
General Microbiology 91314 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Human Pathophysiology 91830 6
Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals 68494 6
Immunology 91401 6
Structural Anatomy and Neuroanatomy 91838 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 95735 6
Medicinal Chemistry 65001 6
Visceral Anatomy 91839 6
Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Evidence Based Practice in Medical Science 91828 6
Advanced Pharmacology 91709 6
Advanced Pharmaceutical Science 68493 6
Immunology and Human Health 91180 6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of StudyAmount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1021. The total credit points are 144.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

  • Pre-medicine: Graduates emerge ready to kickstart a wide range of health and health-aligned careers in communication, policy, medical device sales and technical support, and in the pharmaceutical and therapeutic goods industry. They can also pursue postgraduate study in pharmacy and other primary care professions.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences: The name of this major says it all: graduates emerge ready to pursue a wealth of career options in the booming pharmaceutical sector. They can develop or formulate pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other products; become pharmaceutical researchers or biotechnologists; work in sales or marketing of pharmaceutical products; or apply their expertise to a range of regulatory, quality assurance or quality control roles. This degree is also an entry pathway to the UTS Master of Pharmacy.
  • Quantum Technology: This rapidly growing field is producing a suite of new roles at quantum technology companies and start-ups. Graduates are in high demand as quantum algorithm developers, coders, cryptographers, information engineers, cybersecurity or software developers, experimental research scientists, machine learning specialists, nanofabrication or semiconductor scientists/engineers, opto-mechanical researchers or ultra-cold atom scientists.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete 144 credit points, made up of a 48-72 credit point major selection, 24 credit points of sub-major or electives and 42-48 credit points of first year core subjects. Majors are available in: pre-medicine, pharmaceutical sciences or quantum technology.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
CBK92307 Stream choice (Advanced Science) 144
Total 144

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time or six-year, part-time basis. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours.

Full time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics; any two units of English; any two units of Science.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Science students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Science students

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Advanced Science in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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    Facilities

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 607061 Pharmaceutical Sciences (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session), 607063 Pre-Medicine (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session), 607064 Quantum Technology (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8
UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21
UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)
DECEMBER 2024
5
UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18
UTS Info Day
18
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (December Round 2)
JANUARY 2025
2
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9
UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)
FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14
Autumn session orientation
6
UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13
UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17
Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27
Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6
UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20
Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Science students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Science students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants can apply to study through UTS International.

International applicants who are currently doing:

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens external site).

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Apply online

Download an application form

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Science students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Science students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.