Course overview
Combining science and innovation in a double degree has a great potential to lead to exciting and diverse career opportunities. Many of the world's most pressing issues – such as climate change, healthcare, food security and sustainable energy – require multidisciplinary solutions achieved by combining technical knowhow with an innovation mindset.
During your studies you'll gain the skills to identify novel opportunities, develop disruptive technologies, and create new products or services that transform businesses and societies. You might start your own ventures based on scientific discoveries or bring fresh perspectives to existing industries through innovative approaches.
This course encourages interdisciplinary thinking, bridging the gap between scientists, engineers and business professionals. You’ll graduate with the potential to remain competitive and adaptable in the face of technological advancements and market demands.
See the course structure for the different combinations available.
Why study at Curtin?
Set up your own business
Curtin’s Ignition program will help you transform your innovative ideas into a viable business.
Real-world learning
Experience site visits, work-integrated learning and global study tours.
Choices
Choose from a range of Science majors and Business specialisations.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Biotech innovator
- Renewable energy specialist
- Environmental consultant
- Tech innovation manager
- IT innovation strategist
- Software innovation consultant
- Climate change analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Industry consultant
- Resource industry analyst
Industries
- Food development and processing
- Resources
- Technology
- Agriculture
- Scientific enquiry
- Energy
- Materials
- Consulting
- Government organisations
- Non-profit / NGOs
Professional accreditation and recognition
Refer to the individual Science majors for professional recognition information.
Why study at Curtin?
Set up your own business
Curtin’s Ignition program will help you transform your innovative ideas into a viable business.
Real-world learning
Experience site visits, work-integrated learning and global study tours.
Choices
Choose from a range of Science majors and Business specialisations.
Your student experience
Work-integrated learning at Curtin: explore a Universe of opportunity
Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early.
How Curtin can help me get career-ready
At Curtin, we’re here to support you in boosting your employability and achieving your professional goals.
Discover why international students love Western Australia
Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy your university years in a place that is welcoming, offers unique experiences, and will give you a globally recognised degree.
Course structure
What you’ll learn
By combining science with technology and business management, you’ll gain the skills to drive innovation, start your own ventures or help solve local and global scientific challenges.
In Science, you’ll develop core expertise in your major and choose a specialisation that either deepens your knowledge in one subject or broadens your expertise across a range of subjects – such as climate change, mining, environmental management, food science, forensic studies and industrial optimisation.
You can choose to study one of these Bachelor of Science majors:
- Agricultural Science
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Biology and Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Software Development
In Innovation, you’ll study business management and innovation fundamentals. You'll then complete a set of transformational experiences – including development of a sustainable business innovation project, an interactive study tour or an international experience – where you can apply your knowledge and demonstrate your skills as a future-focused problem solver.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
Customise your degree by choosing a science major and a specialisation that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Science majors
Specialisations
You’ll combine your science major with one of these specialisations:
- Actuarial Mathematics
- Advanced Geophysical Methods
- Agricultural and Environmental Genetics
- Agricultural Science
- Agriculture Extension
- Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
- Applied Finance
- Applied Physics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astrophysics
- Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemistry of Sustainable Development
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Management
- Food Science
- Industrial Mathematics
- Information and Communication Technology
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Internet of Things
- Marine Science
- Materials Science
- Mathematical Physics
- Mine Planning and Operations
- Mining and Metallurgical Operations
- Mining Geoscience
- Optimisation
- Pre-Masters Secondary Teaching
- Statistical Data Science
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
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Applying as a domestic student? See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60
India (HSC) %
65
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
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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.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$46,004*
Total indicative course fee
$184,016*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
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.
John Curtin Excellence Scholarship
Through the John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship, eligible students will receive 40% off the tuition fee.
Merit Scholarship
Rewarding academic performance and empowering students to continue their education in their chosen field. Eligible students will receive 20% off the tuition fee.
Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Giving international students the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and receive a world-class education. Eligible students will receive a one-off tuition fee credit of A$10,000 to help support their studies.
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
Apply through an agent
A registered Curtin agent will lodge your application to Curtin on your behalf. They can also answer any questions you may have about applying, courses, student visas and scholarships.
Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Choose your preferred campus to find the application opening and closing dates for this course before you apply.
Select your preferred campus
Application deadlines may also be subject to visa processing times and if you want to package your course with Curtin English. Refer to our application deadlines page for more information.
| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
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| Semester 2, 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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