BB-SCICOM

Science and Commerce

Bachelor double degree

Enhance your career opportunities by combining high-level scientific and analytical skills with knowledge of the practical applications in the business world.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce
  • Duration

    Duration

    4 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    800
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    074654E
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

Select your preferred campus:

2026

Semester 1

On campus

Semester 2

On campus

2027

Semester 1

On campus

Semester 2

On campus

Course outline

Overview

Overview

This double degree enables you to gain knowledge in a scientific discipline and develop strong foundational business skills.

It will prepare you to fulfil the financial potential of scientific discoveries and apply commercial knowledge in research environments. You’ll learn to generate solutions to complex scientific, business and commercial problems.

Science majors

Commerce majors

 *Finance is also available as a double degree with Applied Geology.

What jobs can the Science and Commerce course lead to?

Please see the individual majors for relevant career information.

What you'll learn

  • apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical situations through research and practical application in the field of science and business
  • think creatively and critically to generate innovative solutions to complex scientific, business and commercial problems
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from a range of organisational and external sources
  • communicate appropriately and effectively in professional, public and scientific contexts
  • apply technologies appropriately
  • demonstrate initiative, responsibility and lifelong learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
  • describe global and cultural issues as related to the science and business areas and their impact on local and international communities
  • demonstrate respect for human rights, cultural diversity and the particular rights of Indigenous Australians
  • show leadership and employ ethical practice and professional integrity, both within a team and independently

Professional recognition and accreditation

Please see the individual majors for relevant professional recognition information.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and scholarships

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2025 Fee year:

$13,200*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 0 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

  • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
  • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2027

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: BB-SCICOM
  • CRICOS code: 074654E
  • Last updated on: 17 October 2025

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