Bachelor of Science
at The University of Queensland, Queensland.
A three-year science degree at St Lucia with 16 extended majors, 26 majors and 35 minors. Prerequisites are English, Mathematical Methods and one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science (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 UQ 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 | 80.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 80.05 | 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
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What you will study
Students start with foundation courses across several sciences before specialising. Majors include applied mathematics, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics, biomedical science, chemistry, computer science, earth science, ecology and conservation biology, environmental science, genetics, marine biology, mathematics, microbiology, physics, psychology, statistics and zoology. Specialist Mathematics is recommended for students planning to major in mathematics or physics.
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 at UQ, QIMR Berghofer and CSIRO
- Environmental scientist or field officer in government and consultancies
- Data analyst or junior data scientist across industry and government
- Quality and laboratory technician in food, pharma and manufacturing
- Geologist or environmental officer in Queensland resources and mining
- Science communicator, technical officer or graduate in state government
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can add Honours and research degrees, or use the degree as a pathway to medicine and other graduate-entry health programs. Others work in laboratories, environmental management, data and government.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy laboratory and field work alongside theory
- Those comfortable with mathematics and quantitative reasoning
- People curious about how the natural world works at a fundamental level
- Students considering Honours, research or graduate professional programs
- Independent learners willing to design a coherent major pathway
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a direct, single job title at graduation
- Those who dislike maths, statistics or laboratory practicals
- Anyone hoping to avoid exams and quantitative assessment
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 Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.