What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Science at University of Canberra?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Science at University of Canberra was 63.65 for the 2026 intake, which rose 1.30 on 2024 (62.35). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63.65 | +1.30 |
| 2024 | 62.35 | -0.50 |
| 2023 | 62.85 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 62.35 (2024) to 63.65 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Science at other Australian Capital Territory universities
Of the 2 ACT universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Science, UC had the 2nd highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
| University | Lowest selection rank | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| ANU | 80.05 | 2026 |
| UC | 63.65 | 2026 |
About the degree
A three-year science degree at the University of Canberra with specialist areas such as biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, chemistry, environmental science, nutrition studies and human movement. No prerequisites; Mathematics Advanced and Biology and/or Chemistry are recommended.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $60,000 to $75,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 63.65 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Science at UC?
- Not exactly. 63.65 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 63.65. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Science at UC gone up or down?
- It rose 1.30 between the 2024 intake (62.35) and the 2026 intake (63.65). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 62.35 (2024) to 63.65 (2026).
- How does UC compare with other ACT universities for Bachelor of Science?
- Of the 2 ACT universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Science, UC had the 2nd highest. The highest was ANU at 80.05 (2026).