Bachelor of Science
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
A foundational science degree with majors in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology, computing or earth sciences. Most providers permit two majors plus a research project in third year.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Curtin University Bachelor of Science. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year is broad and quantitative: foundation units across at least two science areas (such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or earth science) plus core mathematics, statistics and scientific skills. Most units pair lectures with laboratory or field practicals, and you begin to narrow toward a major. Second year deepens your chosen major and often a second major or minor. Curtin's strengths in the earth and resource sciences mean geology, geophysics, environmental science and applied chemistry units carry a strong WA mining and exploration flavour, with field trips and laboratory technique building through the year. Quantitative and data-analysis skills become central. Third year covers advanced major units, electives and, in most streams, a research project or capstone where you design and run an investigation and report it scientifically. Many students pair the degree with work-integrated learning or fieldwork and target laboratory, analytical, resource-sector or research-pathway roles, with Honours available for the research minded.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Biology
- General and Physical Chemistry
- Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Earth Science
- Physics for Scientists
- Statistics and Scientific Data Analysis
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 40 to 60 per cent in science units
- Laboratory practicals and formal lab reports
- Field-work exercises and reports in earth and environmental majors
- Problem sets and quantitative assignments
- Research project or capstone in third year
- Scientific writing and data-analysis tasks
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 analytical scientist
- Environmental officer or field scientist
- Geologist or geoscience graduate in WA resources
- Data analyst or scientific officer
- Research assistant in industry, government or universities
- Quality or technical officer
- Science communicator or technical writer
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Most graduates enter laboratory, analytical, environmental or resource-sector roles, or continue into a one-year Honours, the entry point to research masters and PhD study at universities and institutes. Curtin's earth-science graduates feed strongly into WA mining and exploration. Other common pathways include the Master of Teaching (secondary science), graduate-entry medicine and health programs, and coursework masters in data science, environmental science or science communication.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Curious students who enjoyed Year 12 science and maths
- People who like laboratory and, in some majors, field work
- Those comfortable with quantitative and data analysis
- Students open to Honours and a research pathway
- People interested in WA's resource and environmental sectors
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, statistics and lab work
- People wanting a single, guaranteed job title at graduation
- Those who prefer essay-based humanities study
- Students unsure about further study where roles need it
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 ATAR cutoffs on the Curtin University handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/curtin/bachelor-of-science.