Bachelor of Science
Study Science at ANU
Craft a science degree that is uniquely yours with a Bachelor of Science from Australia’s best university.
Explore the possibilities of science from astronomy to zoology and everything in between with our most flexible science degree. Tailor a program to your unique interests while giving you the broad critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed for the workforce.
You’ll have the opportunity to experiment in our state-of-the-art laboratories while being mentored by leading scientists. You’ll have the flexibility to go on fieldtrips, take your studies overseas, or try an internship.
Key facts
What you'll learn
Do you have boundless interests you cannot pin down? Are you curious about parasites and planets and everything in between?
With the ANU Bachelor of Science, you have the flexibility to explore all your interests, tailoring a program for the direction you choose to take science. This program structures learning in majors, minor and specialisations so you can explore the endless possibilities of astronomy and astrophysics, biological anthropology, biology, chemistry, climate science, computer science, earth science, environmental policy, evolution and ecology, genetics, geography, immunology, marine science, mathematics and statistics, natural resource management and sustainability, physics, plant science, psychology and neuroscience, and science communication (just to name a few).
Whatever you choose to study, you will gain transferrable skills in critical thinking, analysis, investigation and evidenced-based decision-making.
You will have the option of applying for an honours year towards the end of your third year of study.
What it's like to study Science
You could help build a space telescope, like this one called Emu
Bachelor of Science graduate Shanae King builds systems that are literally out of this world – or they will be, one day.
ANU Sciences Virtual Tour
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Meet some of your teachers
Professor Paul Francis, Physics and Astronomy & Astrophysics first year coordinator
Paul is an ANU Distinguished Educator. He was the winner of the Australian Award for University Teaching, Award for Teaching Excellence (2016). His research interest include interactive teaching methods, online education, Lyman-alpha blobs and quasars. He also teaches a series of massive open online courses.
Dr Juliey Beckman, Biology first year coordinator
Juliey's areas of expertise include population ecology, population, ecological and evolutionary genetics, life histories, biogeography and phylogeography, and biological adaptation.
Dr Will Grant, Science Communication first year coordinator
Will's research and writing has focused on the intersection of society, politics and science, looking at how the relationships between these are changing with new technologies. This has included conducting science to society dialogues on climate change futures, and the production of a documentary film on climate change communication.
Science careers
Our graduates are ranked number one in Australia for graduate employability.
With a Bachelor of Science, you can ensure you’ll have a future-proof career. You could become a neurologist, medical advisor, marine or conservation biologist, forensic scientist, or maybe even pursue a career that hasn’t been invented yet.
You might also like to undertake further studies at the honours, masters or doctoral level.
Fees & scholarships
Tuition fees: Tuition fees
Scholarships: Scholarships
ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.
How to apply
Determine the best way to apply
There are different ways to apply to ANU, the best way for you to apply depends on your circumstances.
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit the Domestic applications - ANU Undergraduate page to check the admission dates.
- Make sure you understand the admission requirements for your chosen degree by reading them carefully on Programs and Courses website.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Meet the co-curricular or service requirement
In addition to meeting academic requirements, we have introduced a compulsory co-curricular or service requirement.
Make sure you have met the co-curricular or service requirement and provide the appropriate documentation.
Gather supporting documents
When you apply to ANU, it's important to attach any requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed.
Submit your application
Tick your application off your list so it's one less thing you need to think about.There are different ways to apply to ANU, the best way for you to apply depends on your circumstances.
Receiving a conditional offer
If your application is successful you will receive an early conditional offer. A conditional offer will be converted to a full offer when you meet the academic requirements for your program and any other conditions included in your conditional offer.
Accept your confirmed final offer
Upon meeting the conditions of your conditional offer, you will receive a final offer. Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate page to check the admission dates.
- Make sure you understand the admission requirements for your chosen degree by reading them carefully on Programs and Courses website.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Prepare entry requirements & support documents
When you apply to ANU, you must be prepared to provide specific documents that we need to assess your application.
Submit your application
Visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate to start your application.
Receive an offer
There are three assessment rounds in each semester. Applying in the first round will give you three opportunities to be assessed and accepted, giving you the best chance of being offered a place at ANU.
Accept your offer
Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
Virtual tour
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