Bachelor of Science
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| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 69 |
| Of your 69 credit points, complete a maximum of 30 credit points at 100 level | |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 39 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science | 42 |
| Completion of specified Foundation units | |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated PACE unit |
Biology
Geography
Palaeobiology
In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.
Foundation Units
Credit points
100 level
Biology, Business Information Systems, Computing, Cyber Security, Data Science, Decision Science, Geophysics, Human Biology, Human Geography, Information Systems and Business Analysis, Mathematics, Psychological Science, Software Technology, Spatial Information Science, Statistics, Web Design and Development
Qualifying Majors
Code
Major
| AQF Level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
| CRICOS Code | 001365G |
| Overview and Aims of the Program | The Bachelor of Science is a broad-ranging degree allowing you to follow a path to suit your intended career in the sciences. You will specialise in a particular area of science by choosing a major and also include combinations of units in other sciences – or even non-science areas such as commerce or law.This interdisciplinary approach is a hallmark of our graduates and highly valued by employers: one of the reasons why we have strong ties to industry. The Bachelor of Science will help you develop skills such as problem solving and critical thinking through practical work and peer-assisted learning. Our science staff are recognised for their excellence in teaching and many are known internationally for their research, ensuring you are taught with the most up-to-date scientific knowledge. More information can be found in the information on the individual majors. |
| Graduate Capabilities | The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Interpersonal or social capabilities |
| Program Learning Outcomes | Refer to individual majors. |
| Learning and Teaching Methods | Refer to individual majors. |
| Assessment | Refer to individual majors. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Information can be found at: https://mq.edu.au/rpl |
| Support for Learning | Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus. |
| Program Standards and Quality | The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability | Refer to individual majors. |
| Assessment Regulations | This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation | This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification. Refer to individual majors for details of professional accreditation. |
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program.
Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:
Physical: The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Cognition: The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Communication: The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.
Behavioural: The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements