Bachelor of Science
at The University of Notre Dame Australia, 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 The University of Notre Dame Australia 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 a broad scientific foundation: introductory units across at least two disciplines (such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics or environmental science) plus laboratory work, taken alongside Notre Dame's Core Curriculum units in philosophy and ethics that connect scientific inquiry to broader questions of meaning. Teaching is in small classes with hands-on lab support. Second year you specialise into a major such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics or health-related science. Subjects become more rigorous, with regular lab classes and problem sets, while Core units continue alongside your science program. Third year features advanced major units, a research-methods or capstone project and electives. Strong students can take an Honours year, the standard pathway into research, government science roles and postgraduate study, while others use the degree as a feeder into graduate medicine, teaching or industry roles.
Example first-year subjects
- Biology of Cells and Organisms
- Foundations of Chemistry
- Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Physics 1
- Introduction to Ethics (Core)
How you will be assessed
- Mid-semester and final exams in core science units
- Weekly laboratory reports and practical write-ups
- Problem sets in mathematics and physical sciences
- Field-work or data-analysis projects
- Small-group tutorial participation
- Research or capstone project in third year
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
- Environmental or laboratory technician
- Data analyst or junior data scientist
- Quality or regulatory officer in industry
- Science communicator or educator
- Government or agency science roles
- Pathway into Master of Teaching (secondary science)
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
Honours is the standard pathway into research and government science roles. Postgraduate options include the Master of Teaching (secondary science), Master of Public Health, research masters and PhD study, plus graduate-entry medicine and allied health for those who qualify. Many graduates also move directly into laboratory, environmental, data and industry roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoyed maths, biology, chemistry or physics at school
- Curious thinkers willing to delay locking in a specialisation
- Patient lab workers and problem-solvers
- Students considering research, medicine or science teaching
- Learners who value small classes and close staff support
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single clear job title at graduation
- Those who dislike maths or final exams
- People who prefer humanities essay-driven study
- Students unwilling to consider Honours when targeting research
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the The University of Notre Dame Australia handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/notre-dame/bachelor-of-science.