Bachelor of Science
at Griffith University, Queensland.
A three-year science degree at Nathan (ranks shown) and the Gold Coast (64.90 in 2026), with up to two majors. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English and General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
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 Griffith 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 | 63.75 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 64.25 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Majors include applied mathematics, chemistry, ecology, geography and physics at both campuses, marine biology and biochemistry at the Gold Coast, and archaeology, biochemistry and molecular biology, clinical sciences and microbiology at Nathan. Students gain practical skills through lab work, field experiences, internships, placements and projects. Applicants below the rank may be offered a Griffith diploma pathway that leads into second year of the degree.
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
- Graduate scientist or research assistant at universities or institutes
- Environmental consultant or ecologist at consultancies and councils
- Laboratory technician in food, pharmaceutical or chemical industries
- Data analyst or junior data scientist
- Science communicator, museum educator or science journalist
- Government scientist at CSIRO, the EPA or state environment agencies
- Pathway into Master of Teaching (Secondary Science) and high-school teaching
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Depending on the major, graduates can join bodies such as the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australian Institute of Physics. Many continue to Honours and research degrees.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked maths, biology, chemistry or physics at senior secondary level
- Curious thinkers willing to delay specialisation until end of first year
- Patient lab and field workers and problem-solvers
- Students considering research, environmental science or medicine
- Self-starters who chase summer research scholarships
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a clear single-job outcome at graduation
- Those who dislike maths or final exams
- People who prefer humanities essay-driven study
- Students unwilling to consider Honours when targeting research roles
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 Griffith University website and on QTAC before applying.