Bachelor of Science
at University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
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.
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 UC 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 | 63.65 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 62.35 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 62.85 | 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
Specialist areas may include biology, biochemistry, biological science, biomedical science, chemistry, chemical science, environmental science, nutrition studies and human movement. Work-integrated learning gives students first-hand experience through real work or work-like projects. UC also offers named degrees in biomedical science and environmental 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
- Forensic officer or analyst at ACT Policing and the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- Environmental officer at the ACT Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
- Graduate scientist at CSIRO Black Mountain
- Graduate at Geoscience Australia (Symonston), the Bureau of Meteorology and ANSTO
- Data analyst graduate at APS digital teams and Canberra-based tech firms
- 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 laboratory, environmental and public-sector science roles in Canberra.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students with strong Year 12 Methods and at least one science prerequisite
- Those drawn to applied science and a hands-on research culture
- People considering forensic-science careers in policing and national security
- Students happy to do laboratory and field work alongside theory
- Those open to graduate medicine via the ANU MChD pathway 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
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Canberra website and on UAC before applying.