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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Bachelor of Science (Extended)

  • Bachelor

Our Bachelor of Science (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Our Bachelor of Science (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment.

It provides students with an opportunity to make connections between in-depth study of a discipline area in the sciences, and knowledge of culture and practice.

Offering a broad choice across more than 40 subject areas in the sciences and access to a full range subjects from across the University, this degree is your first step towards a science career, or as stepping stone to other specialised degrees at the University.

The degree equips students with excellent communication, critical and analytical skills, with built-in support and academic skills development to ensure your success.

You will begin study with a cohort of students engaged in culturally relevant literacy and mathematics studies and other available units.

In second year, students can choose a major and a minor from our broad choice across the Faculty of Science, or from the University's shared pool of subjects.

As part of this program, you will have access to tailored academic support and tutors, mentors through our Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program, with a wide-range of course and residential scholarships available.

You can choose your subjects from our academic schools:

  • Chemistry (including Medicinal Chemistry)
  • Computer Science (including Computer Science and Software Development)
  • Geosciences (including Geography, Geology and Geophysics, Marine Science)
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Life and Environmental Sciences (including Agriculture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology, Environment, Food Science, Microbiology, Nutrition, Plant Production and many more)
  • Mathematics and Statistics (including Financial Mathematics, Data Science and more)
  • Physics (including Astronomy)
  • Psychology
  • Veterinary Science

Entry requirements

This course is an alternative entry program:

(1) Admission to this course is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, who meet the process outlined in the Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.

(2) Admission to this course will be on demonstrated potential for tertiary study to a standard sufficient to undertake the course as demonstrated in:

  • a numeracy and literacy diagnostic test;
  • a structured interview;
  • evidence of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) or Record of Student Achievement (RoSA), tertiary study or an approved preparation program; English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English;
  • a portfolio of written work or support material including a personal statement of intent for studying the course.

How to apply

Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place . Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.

For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.

Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.

Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
79.3%
Overall satisfaction
82.3%
Skill scale
59.1%
Teaching scale
73.8%
Employed full-time
$64k
Average salary