What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Science at UNSW Sydney?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Science at UNSW Sydney was 83.00 for the 2026 intake, which rose 3.00 on 2024 (80.00). 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 | 83.00 | +3.00 |
| 2024 | 80.00 | +6.10 |
| 2023 | 73.90 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 73.90 (2023) to 83.00 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Science at other New South Wales universities
Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Science, UNSW had the 1st highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year science degree at UNSW Kensington with majors from anatomy and biotechnology to marine science, mathematics and physics. Assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced or Extension 1 (depending on major) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics. UNSW Canberra offers its own Bachelor of Science.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $60,000 to $75,000 a year (source).
Careers this degree leads to
- Chemist: median full-time earnings $1,828 a week
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 83.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Science at UNSW?
- Not exactly. 83.00 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 83.00. 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 UNSW gone up or down?
- It rose 3.00 between the 2024 intake (80.00) and the 2026 intake (83.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 73.90 (2023) to 83.00 (2026).
- How does UNSW compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Science?
- Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Science, UNSW had the 1st highest. The highest was UNSW at 83.00.