Bachelor of Science
at Adelaide University, South Australia.
A three-year science degree taught across the Adelaide City, Mawson Lakes, Roseworthy and Waite campuses. Adelaide University took its first students in 2026, so only the Semester 1, 2026 lowest selection rank is published (77.75 for the version packaged with a Master of Research). The 2027 guaranteed entry ATAR is 70. No SACE prerequisites.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Adelaide University Bachelor of Science for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65.05 | adelaide.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through SATAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students study the natural and physical sciences, from the sub-atomic to the planetary, and develop analytical methods, laboratory and field techniques and IT skills. Specialised science listings include biochemistry, chemistry, ecology, genetics, geology, microbiology and immunology, physics and space science.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as laboratory scientists, environmental analysts and data scientists across industry and government.
- Many continue into Honours and PhD study, leading to research roles at CSIRO, universities and biotech firms.
- Common pathways include secondary teaching, science communication and graduate medicine programmes.
Typical first jobs
- Laboratory or research assistant
- Environmental or field scientist
- Data analyst or junior data scientist
- Quality-control or technical officer in industry
- Geologist or geoscience field assistant
- Science communicator or technical writer
- Graduate in a government science or regulatory agency
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in research, laboratory, environmental and technical roles, or continue to Honours or a Master of Research.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Curious students who enjoy laboratory and field work
- Those comfortable with maths and quantitative reasoning
- People who want to keep options open across several disciplines
- Students aiming at research, Honours or graduate medicine
- Independent learners who manage practical and theory workloads
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting one clear vocational job title at graduation
- Those who dislike maths, statistics or laboratory work
- People who want a heavily structured, placement-based degree
- Students seeking a fully online or low-contact program
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Science as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Adelaide University website and on SATAC before applying.