Bachelor of Science
at Macquarie University, New South Wales.
A three-year science degree at Macquarie's North Ryde campus with majors from astronomy and astrophysics to marine science and statistical data science. Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) is assumed only for the physics, astronomy, mathematics and statistics majors. Minimum selection rank for 2027 entry: 75.
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 Macquarie 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75.05 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.20 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 75.00 | 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 are applied physics, astronomy and astrophysics, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, earth and environmental sciences, human biology, marine science, mathematics and statistical data science. In the final year students complete a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation.
Placement and industry experience
In the final year, students undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation.
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 analyst or technician in commercial or government labs
- Research assistant in university, hospital or CSIRO settings
- Environmental scientist or consultant
- Data analyst in finance, government and tech
- Quality assurance officer in food, pharma and manufacturing
- Field officer with NSW National Parks, Local Land Services and councils
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates can continue to a Master of Research, take a Master of Teaching, or work in laboratory, environmental, data and technical roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed Year 12 science and want laboratory work
- Those happy to do long experiments and write structured lab reports
- People considering research, medicine or postgraduate STEM
- Students with strong maths foundations who enjoy quantitative problem solving
- Those willing to switch majors after year one if a stream clicks better
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike laboratory work or fieldwork
- Those wanting a single clear vocational outcome from day one (consider engineering, health)
- Anyone who struggled with senior maths and chemistry foundations
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 Macquarie University website and on UAC before applying.