Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society)

Science can't help the world, if the world can't understand science

If you enjoy science but also have an interest in areas such as business, communications or social sciences, then this new course is for you.

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Unique careers

Applications in Society puts your science knowledge in context, equipping you for exciting careers with a unique and relevant qualification.

The cross-disciplinary structure gives graduates the skills to work as knowledge brokers in business, government, education or science. You will also have access to the Work-Ready Program, which offers you employment skills and work experience. 

This is a broad access degree welcoming students from a wide variety of backgrounds with varying preparation for studying science.

Majors

You will have the opportunity to pursue one or two majors in science, or a complimentary sub-major or major from another faculty.

Melbourne

Science majors Partner majors
Agriculture Accounting (minor only)
Biochemistry Archaeology
Botany Economics
Chemistry Environmental, Resource and Agricultural Economics
Ecology Marketing
Environmental geoscience Professional  Communication
Genetics
Information technology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Molecular biology
Psychology
Statistics
Zoology  

Recommended study combinations

  • Agriculture and Environmental, Resource and Agricultural Economics
  • Life & Molecular Sciences and Philosophy
  • Life & Molecular Sciences and Professional Communication
  • Chemistry or Genetics and Archaeology
  • Mathematics and Philosophy
  • Psychology and Marketing
  • Statistics or Information Technology and Accounting (minor)

Albury-Wodonga

Science majors Partner majors
Freshwater ecology Community development
Psychology English
History
Sociology
Sustainable resource management

Recommended study combinations

  • Freshwater ecology and sustainable resource management
  • Psychology and community development

Bendigo

Science majors Partner majors
Biomedical science Applied economics
Biotechnology Sustainable development
Chemistry Sustainable public health
Information technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology

Recommended study combinations

  • Chemistry / Environmental Analysis and Sustainable Public Health
  • Mathematics and Statistics and Applied Economics
  • Biotechnology / Environmental Analysis and Sustainable Development