Wollongong

Research Scientist

A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of science such as medical or environmental research or cover a range of research areas. Research Scientists may conduct their work in a laboratory or in other environments. You might write reports and present your research findings.

Research Scientists should have excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail. It’s important you can follow correct procedures and produce work with high levels of accuracy. Research Scientists may work as part of a team or conduct their research independently. It’s important you can communicate well in this role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a research scientist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,032
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Blended
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,032
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Genetics)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics)

Blended
3 years
$27,900 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)

Blended
3 years
$22,032 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)

Blended
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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