Subject Focus: Forensic and environmental science programmes in Australia
In this quarter's subject focus we look at some more of the science degrees available in Australia. There are many different areas of science, usually grouped into physical sciences; life sciences; social sciences; earth and space sciences and mathematical sciences.
In Australia, a Bachelor of Science tends to offers a much more flexible programme than the equivalent degrees in the UK. The BSc is typically a broad-based qualification which will allow you to study a wide range of science subjects while at the same time working towards one specialising in one chosen area. When you enrol on one of these degrees you’ll select a ‘major’ (the subject you want to specialise and graduate in) but will also have the opportunity to study a number of different subjects during each year of your course. These are known as ‘electives’. This broad approach allows you to effectively construct a degree that is unique to you and your interests, and which is individually tailored to your future career goals. Although there are some specialist science degrees also available to undergraduates, including the Bachelor of Forensic Science featured below.
At postgraduate level, Master of Science programmes are available in many different areas of science. MSc courses can be studied entirely by coursework, but many offer the opportunity to undertake a research component or module. There are also extensive opportunities to undertake Masters by Research and PhD. The quality of scientific research produced by Australian institutions and the facilities provided for postgraduate students are just two of the reasons why postgraduate science has long been one of the areas Study Options receives most enquiries about.
The standard of science research and teaching in Australia compares very favourably with other world universities, you can find out more about the different ranking systems here. Australia is also at the forefront of marine and environmental science study internationally, and often science programmes offer you amazing opportunities to access and study the natural environment, using Australia's incredible natural surroundings as living laboratories.
If you would like to find out more about the range of Science degrees available in Australia and New Zealand, contact a Study Options advisor for a course list.
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