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The Australian Defence Force requires leaders with sound scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills. As a Bachelor of ScienceÌýgraduateÌýfrom ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, you will possess the intellectual and analytical skills required to be an effective leader and have broad choices about where to take your ADF career. Ìý

Science is also fundamental to defence specialties such as technology, computers, aircraft, ships, explosives, code-making and code-breaking. ÌýÌý

Expand your understanding and discover the world of science with a Bachelor of Science from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.

ATAR indicative

75.00

Degree type

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years full-time

Commencing terms

Semester 1

Program code

4410

Delivery mode

On campus

Study at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵÌý

A Bachelor of Science degree from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ offers you a diverse understanding of the physical and social world, from chemistry and sub-atomic physics, to large-scale behaviours of oceans and planets, to contemporary transformations in social and cultural life,Ìýto computational techniques and data analysis. Ìý

StudyingÌýscience will develop your scientific literacy and deepen your science expertise in your chosen field of study. You can choose to specialise in:

  • Aviation
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Oceanography
  • Physics

The ADF is always looking for leaders with expertise in physical, environmental and mathematical sciences. Should you excel in your Bachelor of Science degree, you may have the opportunity to undertake an additional one-year Honours program –ÌýBachelor of Science (Honours). This is subject to the needs of the individual Services.

World-class teaching &Ìýfacilities

When you study Science with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, you’ll join a unique and diverse community. Learning from leading academics and industry experts, your qualifications and skills will be highly sought after in Australia and abroad. Benefit from the best university teacher-to-student ratio in Australia and access world-class research materials and laboratories.Ìý
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What our students say

"I had a lot of flexibility in my degree choice at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, as I was selected as a pilot for the RAAF. My degree is helping me to develop the way that I think and learn."
Max Pickering, Bachelor of Science student


Science &Ìýyour Defence career

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Bachelor of Science degree developsÌýskills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication.ÌýA science degree opens up a wide variety of ADF and non-defence career options.

As an Australian Defence Force Academy (¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ) Trainee Officer studying science, you will build lifelong skills in creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication. Your degree will equip you with a breadth of technical, strategic and logistical knowledge for a successful career as an Officer in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
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Design your degree

Expand your potential by choosing specialisations that suit your passions and interests. As a student at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, you can select two discipline areas to major in. Detailed descriptions of these majors can be found in the UNSW Handbook.

    • Mathematics – Physics
    • ChemistryÌý- Physics
    • Chemistry – Geography
    • Chemistry - Mathematics
    • Mathematics – Oceanography
    • Physics – Oceanography
    • Geography – Oceanography
    • Mathematics – Aviation
    • Physics – Aviation
    • Chemistry – Aviation
    • Geography – Aviation
    • Mathematics – Computer Science

    Current students can access Degree Plans for the above Double Major Combinations on theÌý.

  • Chief of the Defence Force Program

    The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) programs offer the opportunity for studentsÌýentering ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ with a high Entrance Rank, and who maintain a high level ofÌýperformance in their studies, to undertake research in a range of disciplines that willÌýdevelop their critical thinking and independent research skills beyond that available inÌýthe standard bachelor degree programs.

    The range of CDF programs is characterised by theÌýinclusion of specialist courses in critical analysis and/orÌýresearch methods appropriate to the area of study.ÌýAll programs also include discipline-specific researchÌýprojects. The research projects will be supervisedÌýby academic staff from the relevant discipline. WithÌýthe approval of the Head of School, multi- or cross-disciplinaryÌýprojects may be undertaken. Students inÌýthe research courses may work independently or asÌýpart of a team, depending on the nature of the projectÌýundertaken, though all students will submit an individualÌýassessment. The final assessment will be based on a writtenÌýpaper or report and oral presentations.Ìý

    Throughout the program, students will be engaged inÌýcohort activities so as to develop and maintain their interestÌýand continuing involvement in the program via invitedÌýlectures, seminars, general reading and social events.

Key contacts

Student Enquiries

E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5000Ìý

Available to
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Trainee Officers
ADF Current Serving Members

Assumed knowledge
Mathematics

Additional selection criteria
Defence Force Recruiting process