Bachelor of Science
at University of Wollongong, New South Wales.
A three-year science degree at Wollongong with majors in cell and molecular biology, chemistry, ecology and conservation biology, environment, geology and marine science. The assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced and any 2 units of science.
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 UOW 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 | 65.10 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 65.65 | uac.edu.au |
| 2022 | 72.30 | 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 cell and molecular biology, chemistry, ecology and conservation biology, environment, geology and marine science. Field and laboratory work runs at every level, using UOW's laboratories and the surrounding marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments. Students without at least Band 4 in mathematics must pass an approved mathematics subject during the degree. Honours is available as an additional 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
- 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 of some majors can join professional societies such as the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Graduates add Honours and research degrees, take a Master of Teaching, or work in environmental, laboratory and field 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
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Wollongong website and on UAC before applying.