Bachelor of Science
at Torrens University Australia, South 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 Torrens University 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 | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Torrens delivers its science and health-science programmes through specialist colleges in small classes with hands-on laboratory teaching. First year builds the science core (biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, and scientific method) along with the data, lab and analytical skills that underpin later study, supported by practical work from early on. Through the middle of the degree you concentrate in an area such as biology, chemistry, environmental or applied science, building experimental technique, data analysis and the theory behind your field. Teaching is applied and lab-based, and trimester delivery with multiple intakes a year gives smaller cohorts and a steady year-round progression. The final stage adds advanced electives and a research project or capstone where you design, conduct and report an investigation. The emphasis is on graduating with practical research and analytical skills, and strong students can continue into Honours and postgraduate research.
Example first-year subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics for Science
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Scientific Method and Inquiry
- Foundations of Environmental Science
How you will be assessed
- Laboratory practicals and reports
- Written exams on scientific content
- Research projects and scientific reports
- Data-analysis and problem-solving tasks
- Field or practical investigations
- Oral or poster presentations
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 research assistant
- Environmental or field scientist
- Data or analytical technician
- Quality or compliance officer
- Science or technical industry roles
- Pathway to Honours, research or graduate study
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates move into laboratory, analytical, environmental or industry science roles, or use the degree as a base for postgraduate study. Honours is the standard route into research masters and PhD work, and science also feeds into graduate medicine, secondary teaching and data and analytics pathways. Torrens offers articulated postgraduate science and health programmes entered by direct application across multiple intakes.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Curious students who enjoy experiments and lab work
- Those comfortable with maths, statistics and data
- People who like understanding how the natural world works
- Self-directed learners suited to trimester delivery
- Students considering research or graduate study
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, lab work and detailed reporting
- Those wanting a guaranteed single job title at graduation
- People seeking a creative or design-led degree
- Students who prefer essays and discussion to data and experiments
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Torrens University Australia handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/torrens/bachelor-of-science.