Welcome to the Faculty of Science, University of Technology, Sydney. For new students, I wish you a challenging, inspiring and rewarding experience with us as you undertake your studies. The graduates you will join in a few years have a very high reputation in Australian industry and the professions for their knowledge, skills and ethical approach to the practice of science.

Innovation and technological advancement are an important driving force for the Faculty of Science, and our courses prepare you for the challenges you will face in today's competitive environment. Courses are structured to provide a strong theoretical foundation and opportunities for independent study and gaining a broad range of applied laboratory or field-based skills. All courses have a strong vocational focus. Our courses cater for a wide range of students, from those pursuing a professional head start to those satisfying their passion for knowledge.

Flexible and adaptable study patterns offered by the Faculty of Science accommodate the diversity of backgrounds of our students. The Faculty offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, Honours, Master's and Doctoral programs by research, and several postgraduate coursework programs. In addition to courses in key science discipline areas, the combined degrees offered by the Faculty are designed to equip graduates with the necessary links between science and other professions.

Our Faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and research, and will continue to provide a supportive learning environment for students at all levels. The Faculty's strength in research has enabled it to significantly improve the quality of its laboratories and equipment, to the obvious benefit of its students.

This handbook provides you with the relevant course information you will need to complete your studies as smoothly as possible. I wish you an enjoyable and productive year and hope that you find professional and personal satisfaction during your time at UTS.