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C10243v1 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Award(s): Bachelor of Science in (name of Science major) (BSc)
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BA)

UAC code: 609250 (Autumn semester)
CRICOS code: 026202J
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus

Notes

For international students, mid-year (July/August) intake may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the faculty.


Overview
Career options
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Honours
Other information

Overview

In the science component of this combined degree, students may select any one of 12 different specialised programs leading to the award of a science degree naming the chosen discipline, or students may select a range of science subjects to tailor their study according to their interests. In the international studies component, students are immersed in another language and culture. The combined degree program is aimed at increasing students' awareness of international contexts and producing graduates who are well prepared for professional careers in science in an international setting.

Career options

Career options include those listed for the single Bachelor of Science (C10242) degree, but global opportunities are enhanced by the international perspective provided by the international studies component and by the specific language and culture chosen.

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.

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Science (C10242). There is a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66

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.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject. There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 is recommended for those majoring in mathematics/statistics.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered over five years full time. Full-time attendance involves approximately 20 hours each week on campus. Students spend two semesters of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.

Course structure

All students must complete 240 credit points of study, comprising 144 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Science and 96 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Graduation from the science component of the combined degree is not possible prior to completion of all components of the combined degree. Students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to completion of the international studies component of the combined degree must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Science (C10242) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree.

Overseas study

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course completion requirements

CBK90005 Country major choice 96cp
CBK90653 Stream choice 144cp
Total 240cp

Course program

The programs shown are for a student in each of the science majors who has chosen the Germany major as the international studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.

List of science majors
MAJ01100 Applied Chemistry   96cp
MAJ01101 Applied Physics   96cp
MAJ01103 Biotechnology   96cp
MAJ01104 Biomedical Science   96cp
MAJ01110 Mathematics   96cp
MAJ01105 Medical Science   96cp
MAJ01102 Nanotechnology   96cp
MAJ01111 Statistics   96cp
STM90694 No specified major (Life and Environmental Sciences)   96cp
STM90697 No specified major (Physical Sciences)   96cp
MAJ01126 Environmental Sciences   96cp
Applied Chemistry major
Year 1
Autumn semester
33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Foundations of Physics   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
Spring semester
33290 Statistics and Mathematics for Science   6cp
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics in Action   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
68070 Introduction to Materials 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
65410 Skills for the Professional Chemist   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
65508 Organic Chemistry 2   6cp
65411 Inorganic Chemistry 1   6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
65307 Physical Chemistry 1   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
65306 Spectroscopy and Structure   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
65409 Analytical Instrumentation 1   6cp
65509 Inorganic Chemistry 2   6cp
67305 Polymer Science   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
65607 Physical Chemistry 2   6cp
65606 Analytical Chemistry 3   6cp
67510 Surface Processes   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Applied Physics major
Year 1
Autumn semester
33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Foundations of Physics   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
Spring semester
33290 Statistics and Mathematics for Science   6cp
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68201 Physics in Action   6cp
68070 Introduction to Materials   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
33360 Mathematics for Physical Science   6cp
68412 Energy Science and Technology   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
68315 Imaging Science   6cp
68413 Quantum Physics   6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
68075 Nanomaterials   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
68414 Advanced Mechanics   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
68316 Applied Electronics and Interfacing   6cp
68606 Solid-state Science and Nanodevices   6cp
68416 Computational Physics   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
68320 Scanning Probe and Electron Microscopy   6cp
68513 Optics and Nanophotonics   6cp
68415 Measurement and Analysis of Physical Processes   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Biomedical Science major
Year 1
Autumn semester
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
33116 Statistical Design and Analysis   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
Spring semester
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68041 Physical Aspects of Nature   6cp
91123 Biocomplexity   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry   6cp
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
91132 Molecular Biology 1   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91326 Analytical Biochemistry 6cp  
91330 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology 6cp  
91401 Introductory Haematology and Immunology 6cp  
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
91500 Histology   6cp
CBK90579 Elective 1   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
CBK90580 Elective 2   6cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
CBK90581 Elective 3   6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
91335 Molecular Biology 2 6cp  
91344 Medical and Diagnostic Biochemistry 6cp  
91359 Advanced Immunology 6cp  
91338 Clinical Bacteriology 6cp  
91358 Advanced Haematology 6cp  
Spring semester
CBK90582 Elective 4   6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
91129 Transfusion Science 6cp  
91345 Biochemistry, Genes and Disease 6cp  
91352 Parasitology 6cp  
91402 Anatomical Pathology 6cp  
Biotechnology major
Year 1
Autumn semester
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
33116 Statistical Design and Analysis   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
Spring semester
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
68041 Physical Aspects of Nature   6cp
91123 Biocomplexity   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry   6cp
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
91132 Molecular Biology 1   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91326 Analytical Biochemistry 6cp  
91330 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology 6cp  
91401 Introductory Haematology and Immunology 6cp  
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
91142 Biotechnology   6cp
CBK90579 Elective 1   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
CBK90580 Elective 2   6cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
91369 Biobusiness and Environmental Biotechnology   6cp
91335 Molecular Biology 2   6cp
91359 Advanced Immunology   6cp
CBK90581 Elective 3   6cp
Spring semester
91170 Microbial Ecology   6cp
91368 Bioreactors and Bioprocessing   6cp
CBK90582 Elective 4   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91345 Biochemistry, Genes and Disease 6cp  
91129 Transfusion Science 6cp  
91352 Parasitology 6cp  
Medical Science major
Year 1
Autumn semester
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
33116 Statistical Design and Analysis   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
Spring semester
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91123 Biocomplexity   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
68041 Physical Aspects of Nature   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry   6cp
91703 Physiological Systems   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
91132 Molecular Biology 1   6cp
91239 Human Pathophysiology   6cp
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91403 Medical Imaging 6cp  
CBK90579 Elective 1 6cp  
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91326 Analytical Biochemistry 6cp  
91401 Introductory Haematology and Immunology 6cp  
91330 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
91707 Pharmacology 1   6cp
91706 Neuroscience   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91403 Medical Imaging 6cp  
CBK90580 Elective 2 6cp  
CBK90581 Elective 3 6cp  
Spring semester
91709 Pharmacology 2   6cp
91708 Medical and Applied Physiology   6cp
CBK90582 Elective 4   6cp
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics   6cp
Mathematics major
Year 1
Autumn semester
35140 Introduction to Quantitative Management   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems   6cp
37151 Introduction to Data Analysis   6cp
Spring semester
35100 Introduction to Sample Surveys   6cp
CBK90797 Foundation subject choice B   6cp
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling   6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
35212 Computational Linear Algebra   6cp
35241 Optimisation in Quantitative Management   6cp
35363 Stochastic Models   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
35231 Differential Equations   6cp
35353 Regression Analysis   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
35335 Mathematical Methods 6cp  
35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management 6cp  
35344 Network and Combinatorial Optimisation 6cp  
35355 Quality Control 6cp  
35391 Seminar (Mathematics) 6cp  
35393 Seminar (Statistics) 6cp  
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
35335 Mathematical Methods 6cp  
35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management 6cp  
35344 Network and Combinatorial Optimisation 6cp  
35355 Quality Control 6cp  
35391 Seminar (Mathematics) 6cp  
35393 Seminar (Statistics) 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
35232 Advanced Calculus   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
35340 Quantitative Management Practice 6cp  
35252 Mathematical Statistics 6cp  
35356 Design and Analysis of Experiments 6cp  
35383 Programming for Mathematical Modelling and Data Analysis 6cp  
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
35322 Advanced Analysis 6cp  
35335 Mathematical Methods 6cp  
35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management 6cp  
35344 Network and Combinatorial Optimisation 6cp  
35355 Quality Control 6cp  
35361 Stochastic Processes 6cp  
35391 Seminar (Mathematics) 6cp  
35393 Seminar (Statistics) 6cp  
Select 12 credit points of electives   12cp
Statistics major
Year 1
Autumn semester
35140 Introduction to Quantitative Management   6cp
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems   6cp
37151 Introduction to Data Analysis   6cp
Spring semester
35100 Introduction to Sample Surveys   6cp
CBK90797 Foundation subject choice B   6cp
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling   6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
35363 Stochastic Models   6cp
35212 Computational Linear Algebra   6cp
35241 Optimisation in Quantitative Management   6cp
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
35231 Differential Equations   6cp
35353 Regression Analysis   6cp
Select one of the following: 6cp
      35355 Quality Control 6cp  
      35393 Seminar (Statistics) 6cp  
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
35252 Mathematical Statistics   6cp
35356 Design and Analysis of Experiments   6cp
35232 Advanced Calculus   6cp
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
35355 Quality Control 6cp  
35361 Stochastic Processes 6cp  
35393 Seminar (Statistics) 6cp  
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
35322 Advanced Analysis 6cp  
35342 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management 6cp  
35344 Network and Combinatorial Optimisation 6cp  
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Environmental Sciences major
Year 1
Autumn semester
60001 Principles of Scientific Practice   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
91107 The Biosphere   6cp
33116 Statistical Design and Analysis   6cp
Spring semester
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
68041 Physical Aspects of Nature   6cp
91123 Biocomplexity   6cp
65621 Environmental Chemistry   6cp
Year 2
Autumn semester
97601 German Language and Culture 1   8cp
976001 Foundations in International Studies   8cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91154 Ecology 6cp  
91110 Experimental Design and Sampling 6cp  
91149 Geological Processes 6cp  
Spring semester
97602 German Language and Culture 2   8cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology 6cp  
91159 Environmental Remediation 6cp  
91157 Marine Communities 6cp  
91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology 6cp  
91170 Microbial Ecology 6cp  
Year 3
Autumn semester
97603 German Language and Culture 3   8cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91154 Ecology 6cp  
91110 Experimental Design and Sampling 6cp  
91149 Geological Processes 6cp  
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Spring semester
97604 German Language and Culture 4   8cp
976421 Contemporary Germany   8cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91363 Animal Behaviour and Physiology 6cp  
91159 Environmental Remediation 6cp  
91157 Marine Communities 6cp  
91270 Plant Physiology and Ecophysiology 6cp  
91170 Microbial Ecology 6cp  
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Year 4
Autumn semester
977420 In-country Study 1: Germany   24cp
Spring semester
978420 In-country Study 2: Germany   24cp
Year 5
Autumn semester
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
91309 Biodiversity Conservation 6cp  
91121 Aquatic Ecology 6cp  
91118 Fisheries Resources 6cp  
91120 GIS and Remote Sensing 6cp  
66513 Marine Geosciences 6cp  
91116 Wildlife Ecology 6cp  
Spring semester
Select 6 credit points of electives   6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
91145 Environmental Protection and Management 6cp  
91156 Marine Productivity and Climate Change 6cp  
91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems 6cp  
91370 Semi-arid Ecology 6cp  
91155 Stream and Lake Assessment 6cp  

Honours

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is available in all disciplines as an additional year to meritorious students.

Other information

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