C10243v5 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Science in (name of Science major) (BSc)Bachelor of International Studies (BIntSt)
UAC code: 609250 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 026202J
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course information relates to students commencing a combined degree with the Bachelor of International Studies in 2023 and after. Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent (essential) requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Honours
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Science Bachelor of International Studies is a combined degree in the sciences, language and culture. In the science component, students may select any one of the six different majors leading to the award of a science degree with the chosen major. Students can also opt not to choose a major but select a range of science subjects to tailor their study according to their interests.
In the International Studies component, students select one of six languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish) and one of the following three pathways: Language, Culture & the Professional World, Language; Culture & Global Exchange; and International Honours.
Students develop practical scientific and mathematical skills with an international dimension. International study is unique allowing students to gain qualifications in language and cultural awareness for a country of their choice. This added dimension expands students’ career opportunities and employability in the global workplace.
Course aims
The Bachelor of Science Bachelor of International Studies 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. The international perspective provided by the international studies component enhances global opportunities.
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTSAll UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.
Diploma in InnovationThe Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.
All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.
Transdisciplinary electives programTransdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.
Course intended learning outcomes
1..1 | Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge of broad science concepts and explain specialised disciplinary knowledge. |
2..1 | Evaluate scientific evidence and apply effective experimental design and/or mathematical reasoning, analysis, and critical thinking to apply science and/or mathematic methodologies to real world problems. |
3..1 | Work autonomously or in teams to address workplace or community problems utilising best scientific practice, with consideration to safety requirements and ethical guidelines. |
4..1 | Design creative solutions to contemporary or complex scientific issues by incorporating innovative methods, reflective practices, and self-directed learning. |
5..1 | Present and communicate complex ideas and justifications using appropriate communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with discipline experts, scientists, industry, and the general public. |
6..1 | Develop knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capabilities to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within Scientific contexts. |
INT.1.1 | Understand and employ effective strategies to operate within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and/or internationally. |
INT.2.1 | Evaluate critically theoretical and specialised knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces. |
INT.2.2 | Analyse, generate and communicate creative solutions to work-related problems within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and internationally. |
INT.3.1 | Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. |
INT.3.2 | Communicate effectively for everyday and/or professional purposes in an additional language. |
INT.4.1 | Apply knowledge of Indigenous peoples, cultures, languages and histories to practice in Australian and internationally. |
INT.5.1 | Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings. |
INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies. |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
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 selection criteria for the Bachelor of Science (C10242).
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 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.
Pathway course
Successful completion of UTS College Diploma of Science guarantees entry into the course with recognition of prior learning.
Inherent (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject. There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students will complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 is recommended for those majoring in mathematics.
Course duration and attendance
The combined degree is offered on a five-year, full-time basis only.
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 International Studies. The Bachelor of International studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree.
In the International Studies component students select the language they will study at the time of enrolment, and either the Language, Culture and Professional World pathway or the Language, Culture and Global Exchange pathway. Information relating to entry into International Honours pathway can be found in the Information for Students section.
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
In the International studies component students have the following options:
1. Language, Culture & the Professional World: includes an internship and option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks) overseas. 2. Language, Culture & Global Exchange: includes an internship and a 6-month global exchange at any UTS partner university.
3. International Honours: includes a full year at a relevant partner university where students complete an honours level research project.
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
CBK92299 Stream choice | 144cp | |
CBK92057 Country and Language choice | 96cp | |
Total | 240cp |
Course program
The below program shows a student who has selected the German Language and Culture major, and completing the Language, Culture & the Professional World pathway or the International Honours pathway.
It is recommended that students who elect to complete the Language, Culture & Global Exchange pathway complete 999781 International Research Methods in Year 3 Autumn, so that they can undertake their Exchange session during Year 4 Autumn.
List of science majors | ||
MAJ01189 Chemistry | 48cp | |
MAJ01190 Physics | 48cp | |
MAJ01192 Biotechnology | 72cp | |
MAJ01191 Mathematics | 48cp | |
MAJ01193 Medical Science | 72cp | |
MAJ01170 Environmental Sciences | 72cp | |
STM91867 Flexible Life and Environment Sciences Stream | 144cp | |
STM91868 Flexible Chemical and Physical Sciences Stream | 144cp | |
Chemistry major | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
68101 Physics 1 | 6cp | |
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
33230 Mathematics 2 | 6cp | |
65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
68201 Physics 2 | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
91123 Nature and Evolution | 6cp | |
41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
December session | ||
99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
65307 Physical Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
65202 Organic Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
Spring session | ||
97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
65508 Organic Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
65411 Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
Year 3 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
65509 Inorganic Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
65001 Medicinal Chemistry | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives | 6cp | |
Year 4 | ||
Autumn session | ||
977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
Year 5 | ||
Autumn session | ||
Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
CBK92190 Sub-major choice (Chemistry) | 24cp | |
Physics major | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
68101 Physics 1 | 6cp | |
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
60101 Chemistry and Materials Science | 6cp | |
65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
33230 Mathematics 2 | 6cp | |
65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
68201 Physics 2 | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
91123 Nature and Evolution | 6cp | |
41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
December session | ||
99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
68075 Advanced Materials | 6cp | |
68416 Computational Physics | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
68206 Optics | 6cp | |
68413 Quantum Physics | 6cp | |
68412 Physics of Energy | 6cp | |
Year 3 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) | 24cp | |
Year 4 | ||
Autumn session | ||
977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
Year 5 | ||
Autumn session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
68320 Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization Techniques | 6cp | |
68513 Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics | 6cp | |
68606 Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) | 24cp | |
Biotechnology major | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
91123 Nature and Evolution | 6cp | |
91132 Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
December session | ||
99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
91142 Biotechnology | 6cp | |
91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
91401 Immunology | 6cp | |
21214 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
Year 3 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
91168 Ecological Genetics | 6cp | |
65202 Organic Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
91707 Fundamentals of Pharmacology | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
91159 Environmental Remediation | 6cp | |
65508 Organic Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
91830 Human Pathophysiology | 6cp | |
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp | |
Year 4 | ||
Autumn session | ||
999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
Year 5 | ||
Autumn session | ||
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
91817 Medical Biotechnology | 6cp | |
91369 Biobusiness | 6cp | |
91368 Bioreactors and Bioprocessing | 6cp | |
79006 Intellectual Property Commercialisation | 6cp | |
Medical Science major | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
91123 Nature and Evolution | 6cp | |
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
91132 Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
December session | ||
99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
91822 Human Genetics and Precision Medicine | 6cp | |
91830 Human Pathophysiology | 6cp | |
91195 Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Infections | 6cp | |
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp | |
Year 3 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91142 Biotechnology | 6cp | |
91168 Ecological Genetics | 6cp | |
91500 Histology | 6cp | |
91707 Fundamentals of Pharmacology | 6cp | |
CBK92223 Chemistry choice | 6cp | |
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
91563 Haematology | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
91401 Immunology | 6cp | |
CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives | 6cp | |
Year 4 | ||
Autumn session | ||
999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
Year 5 | ||
Autumn session | ||
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
65001 Medicinal Chemistry | 6cp | |
91142 Biotechnology | 6cp | |
91168 Ecological Genetics | 6cp | |
91500 Histology | 6cp | |
91707 Fundamentals of Pharmacology | 6cp | |
Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp | |
91709 Advanced Pharmacology | 6cp | |
CBK92224 Chemistry choice | 6cp | |
91827 Advanced Medical Biochemistry | 6cp | |
91826 Advanced Haematology and Pathology Diagnosis | 6cp | |
91829 Microbiology Diagnosis | 6cp | |
91180 Immunology and Human Health | 6cp | |
Mathematics major | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
33130 Mathematics 1 | 6cp | |
65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
68101 Physics 1 | 6cp | |
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
91123 Nature and Evolution | 6cp | |
65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
68201 Physics 2 | 6cp | |
37161 Probability and Random Variables | 6cp | |
33230 Mathematics 2 | 6cp | |
37242 Introduction to Optimisation | 6cp | |
December session | ||
99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
37181 Discrete Mathematics | 6cp | |
37233 Linear Algebra | 6cp | |
41039 Programming 1 | 6cp | |
97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
Spring session | ||
97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
35007 Real Analysis | 6cp | |
37262 Mathematical Statistics | 6cp | |
Year 3 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
37335 Differential Equations | 6cp | |
37252 Regression and Linear Models | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives | 6cp | |
Year 4 | ||
Autumn session | ||
977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
Year 5 | ||
Autumn session | ||
37234 Complex Analysis | 6cp | |
Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
CBK92191 Sub-major choice (Mathematics) | 24cp | |
Environmental Sciences major | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
91107 The Biosphere | 6cp | |
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues | 6cp | |
91132 Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
91123 Nature and Evolution | 6cp | |
65621 Environmental Chemistry | 6cp | |
December session | ||
99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
91154 Ecology | 6cp | |
91100 Urban Sustainability and Resilience | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
91159 Environmental Remediation | 6cp | |
91270 Plant Physiology and Climate Change | 6cp | |
Year 3 | ||
Autumn session | ||
97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
91168 Ecological Genetics | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
Year 4 | ||
Autumn session | ||
999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
CBK92076 Pathway Options (Germany) | 40cp | |
Year 5 | ||
Autumn session | ||
Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
91309 Biodiversity Conservation | 6cp | |
91118 Fish Biology and Fisheries | 6cp | |
91120 GIS and Remote Sensing | 6cp | |
91116 Australian Wildlife and Management | 6cp | |
91145 Environmental Protection and Management | 6cp | |
91156 Ocean Systems and Climate Change | 6cp | |
91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems | 6cp | |
91121 Aquatic Ecosystems | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology | 6cp | |
91155 Stream and Lake Assessment | 6cp | |
Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
CBK92300 Electives (Science UG) | 24cp |
Honours
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is available in all disciplines as an additional year to meritorious students.
Other information
Further information is available from:
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