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Bachelor of Science
Federation University Australia
- Ballarat, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year science degree with more than thirty majors and an optional co-op.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paid co-op work terms
- On-campus research awards and further study
Curriculum
- Four years. About a year of foundation university courses (mathematics and a laboratory science are needed for entry)
- Then a major from over thirty options such as biology
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Earth sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology and statistics
- With optional minors. Co-op in behavioural neuroscience
- Biology
- Computer science
- Economics and psychology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with one final year course in Mathematics (any) or one final year course of either Chemistry
- Biology or Physics or overseas equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Completion of Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent (academic entry requirements by country PDF, Https://www.federation.edu.au/siteassets/files/apply/how-to-apply/international-students/academic-entry-requirements-by-country-guide2.pdf), Some courses add requirements (e.g. Early Childhood Education supplementary form, Honours research proposal).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic 47
- TOEFL iBT Listening 16 Reading 16 Writing 19 Speaking 19
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Graduation Certificate
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the entry and English requirements and the cut-off dates. Apply online through StudyLink
- Or via a Federation agent
- pay the 25 AUD application fee. Upload certified transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence and passport. Some courses add forms
- Referee reports or an interview. Accept the offer
- Sign the Offer and Acceptance Agreement and pay the fee deposit through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment
- Then apply for the student visa with OSHC.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Mt Helen Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability |
| Department | Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 144 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $25 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT Listening 16 Reading 16 Writing 19 Speaking 19, Cambridge 169.