The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science (Extended)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Science (Extended) is a degree for talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who may not meet the regular Bachelor of Science entry requirements.
This four-year course is your first step towards a dream career in science or technology.
Bring your passion, get ready to learn from our internationally renowned lecturers, and join us to tackle the world’s greatest challenges.
You’ll have access to the full range of subject choices and opportunities within the Bachelor of Science, plus built-in support and academic skills development to ensure your success.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
Units 1 and 2: One of Biology, Chemistry, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, or Physics; and Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature, or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language.
We guarantee entry for school-leaver Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have achieved an ATAR of 55.00 or above and have achieved a study score of at least 25 in one of VCE Units 3 and 4 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or equivalent.
Additional
This course is available only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - to be eligible you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Applicants are required to provide a Confirmation of Identity document to the University by submitting it to Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Extended) will prepare you for the following roles.
Ecologist
An Ecologist studies the relationships between organisms and their environments, focusing on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resource managem...
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists are passionate about the natural environment and aim to protect and conserve wildlife, plants and forests, fishes, natural...
Medical Scientist
A Medical Scientist conducts laboratory research and diagnostic testing to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. You might work in hospi...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
