Bachelor of Science
at The University of Melbourne, Victoria.
A three-year science degree at Parkville spanning science, mathematics, health, technology and engineering systems. VCE prerequisites are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL (or 30 in EAL), 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and 25 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics (or 25 in both Methods and Specialist).
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 Melbourne 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 | 91.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 89.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 87.00 | delta.vtac.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 VTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Majors include agricultural science, animal science, biochemistry and molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, climate and weather, computing and software systems, data science, ecology and evolutionary biology, the engineering systems majors (biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics), genetics, geoscience, marine biology, mathematics and statistics, neuroscience, pharmacology, physics, physiology, psychology, veterinary bioscience and zoology.
Placement and industry experience
All students can take Science and Technology Internship, an 80 to 100 hour science or technology work placement subject that integrates academic learning with workplace experience.
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 at AECOM, GHD or ERM
- 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, EPA, DELWP or DPI
- Pathway into Master of Teaching (Secondary Science) and high-school teaching
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
The degree is a pathway to Melbourne's graduate professional programs in engineering, law, dental science, medicine, nursing, optometry and physiotherapy, and the shortest route to its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Others go into research, data and laboratory roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who liked maths, biology, chemistry or physics in VCE
- Curious thinkers willing to delay specialisation until end of first year
- Patient lab workers and problem-solvers
- Students considering research, medicine or science teaching
- 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 University of Melbourne website and on VTAC before applying.