Course overview
Current and emerging scientific challenges across diverse areas – ranging from climate change, food security and conservation to biomedical health and data – mean that today's science degrees must be able to evolve.
At Curtin, our Bachelor of Science is designed to be a flexible degree that can respond to new and unpredictable challenges.
Curtin's Bachelor of Science will not only give you the expertise to excel in your chosen field but also the professional skills that enable flexibility in science-based careers across industry and government.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership in the relevant society or institute of their chosen area of study.
Why study at Curtin?
High-impact research centres
Curtin hosts numerous esteemed research groups across diverse science fields – from agriculture, Earth sciences and mining to hydrogen energy, space sciences and radioastronomy.
Advanced learning facilities
Curtin's advanced facilities include the Resources and Chemistry Precinct and the John de Laeter Centre characterisation laboratories.
Top-ranked global university
Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities in the world, based on our ARWU ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024).
Your student experience
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Find your entry pathway to Curtin
You may be finishing high school, coming from TAFE, or just thinking of a career change; but whatever your background, there’s an entry pathway to Curtin for you.
Other study options
Further your career opportunities by studying a double degree or an honours course.
Double degrees
You can extend your expertise and your career opportunities by studying our Science and STEM courses as a double degree. These are the combinations available to you:
- Engineering and Science (several major combinations available)
- Science and Arts (several major combinations available)
- Science and Commerce (several major combinations available)
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
- Civil and Construction Engineering and Mining
- Applied Geology and Environmental Biology
- Applied Geology and Finance
- Computer Systems and Networking, and Information Technology
- Law and Science (several major combinations available).
Honours program
If you achieve a course-weighted average of 65 or higher in your course, you may apply to undertake a fourth-year honours program.
Upcoming events
22 January 2026
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
You'll learn to apply scientific principles and methods to develop solutions to scientific problems facing communities and industry. You’ll also learn to use new technologies to retrieve, transform and present data and information.
During your course, you will learn to apply scientific principles and methods to develop solutions to scientific problems facing communities and industry.
You’ll also learn how to utilise new technologies to retrieve, transform and present data and information.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Tailor your Science degree
You can tailor to suit your interests and career goals, with a choice of 14 majors and options that provide a flexible course structure. You can choose to:
- study a single major and broaden your expertise with minors or specialisations from science and non-science disciplines
- study a single major and related specialisations to increase the depth of your expertise in a particular Science/STEM discipline
- study a double major to gain expertise in two Science/STEM disciplines.
These are the Science majors you can choose from:
- Agriculture Science
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Biology and Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Mineral Processing
- Mining
- Physics
- Software Development
- Space and Planetary Science.
In addition to our Bachelor of Science majors, we offer these specialised STEM degree courses to choose from:
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Minimum ATAR entry required
This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2025 Domestic indicative fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Excellence Scholarship
The Excellence scholarship offers support ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in value to current high school leavers who receive an ATAR of 96 and above.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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