Bachelor of Science
at The Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory.
A three-year science degree at ANU in Canberra with majors from astronomy and astrophysics to climate science, computer science and ecology. The published minimum selection rank is 80.00. An Advanced (Honours) version is also offered.
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 ANU 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 | 80.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 80.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 80.00 | uac.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 UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors include agricultural innovation, astronomy and astrophysics, biochemistry, biodiversity conservation, biological anthropology, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, climate science, computer science, earth science, and evolution, ecology and organismal biology, among many others. Honours is available as an additional year, and in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) it is completed in the final year.
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
- Research assistant in ANU research schools (Physics, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Biology)
- Graduate scientist at CSIRO Black Mountain (climate, agriculture, marine, manufacturing)
- Graduate at Geoscience Australia (Symonston) and Bureau of Meteorology
- Environmental officer at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Graduate at the Australian Antarctic Division and Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
- Science teacher (after Master of Teaching) in ACT public, Catholic and independent schools
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates add Honours and research degrees, take a Master of Teaching, or work in research, environmental, data and public-sector science roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students with strong Year 12 Methods or Specialist Maths and one science prerequisite
- Those drawn to ANUs research-school model and the Honours pathway
- People considering academic research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, the Research School of Physics or the Research School of Earth Sciences
- Students happy to do laboratory and field work alongside theory
- Those open to graduate medicine, PhD pathways or APS science roles
It is probably not for you if
- Students who avoid mathematics and quantitative reasoning
- Those who want a vocational degree with a guaranteed job at graduation
- Anyone uncomfortable with laboratory and field work
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 Australian National University website and on UAC before applying.