International Bachelor of Science

Testamur Title of Degree:	International Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation:	IntBSc
Home Faculty:	Science
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	192
Delivery Mode:	Face-to-face
Starting Session(s):	Autumn
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	848
UAC Code:	757600
CRICOS Code:	072610M

Overview

The International Bachelor of Science is an internationally unique four-year degree offered in conjunction with the University of Colorado in the USA and Dublin City University in Ireland. The degree offers strong discipline-based training in a selected science major, integrated with a technological application of science and its social context, and a strong international perspective. Students complete a major research project at Honours level, and undertake at least one semester of overseas study at either of the partner universities. The flexible structure of the major, two minors, and electives allows students to design their study program to meet their particular interests and abilities.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 95 (or equivalent). The ATAR is reviewed each year. In addition to applying through UAC, you must submit an application form to the Faculty of Science. Applications can be obtained from our UniAdvice office (call 1300 367 869) and will close at the end of September. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Faculty. Entry into this highly competitive program will be based on your Faculty application, interview and UAI.

Assumed Knowledge:

Mathematics and any two units of Science. Students who have not completed Biology and/or Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a special Mathematics subject (MATH151) in the first year.

Course Requirements

Science Major

Students must choose one major from disciplines located in the Faculty of Science. A major study consists of at least 60 credit points from one of the Faculty of Science disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography and Physical Geography. Information regarding these majors is listed under the Bachelor of Science Course Information.

Technology Minor

The Technology Minor consists of 30 credit points of approved technology subjects selected in consultation with the Degree Coordinator.

Social Science Minor

The Social Sciences Minor consists of 24 credit points of approved subjects with an international emphasis selected in consultation with the Degree Coordinator.

Note: When selecting subjects for the Technology and Social Sciences minors, students must adhere to the requirement that no more than 60 credit points of 100-level subjects can count towards their degree programs.

Global Science Study

The Global Science Study component consists of SCIE102, a 6 credit point subject coordinated by the University of Wollongong, SCIE202, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 200-level coordinated by the University of Colorado (Boulder), and SCIE402, a 12 credit point remote-delivery subject at 400-level coordinated by Dublin City University.

Balance of Program

The balance of up to 30 credit points (to a degree total of 192) may be chosen from either the Science Schedule or General Schedule. Some of these credit points may be required to complete prerequisite subjects related to the Science major (e.g., the Faculty of Science Mathematics requirement, or 100-level Chemistry and STAT252 for a Biological Sciences major).

Study Abroad

Students will be required to complete at least 24 credit points of the degree at one of the partner institutions (University of Colorado (Boulder) or Dublin City University). It is suggested that students complete the study abroad component in either their 2nd or 3rd year of study.

Honours Research Project

Students will also complete a 24 credit point Honours Research Project in their chosen discipline.

Progression Requirements

To maintain a place in an Advanced degree, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75%. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Associate Dean after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree.

SCIE000 Science Risk Management

All students are required to complete SCIE000 Science Risk Management in their first session of candidature. SCIE000 is a 0 cp eLearning subject providing an introduction to occupational health and safety for all students studying science subjects. Completing the eLearning modules should take approximately 1 hour.

Course Program

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
Suggested First Year
SCIE000	Science Risk Management	Autumn	0
SCIE102	International Perspectives in Science	Autumn	6
Plus two 100-level subjects towards an approved Major			12
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			30
Suggested Second Year
SCIE202	Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective	Autumn	6
Plus four 200-level subjects towards an approved Major			24
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			18
Suggested Third Year
Three subjects towards an approved Major			24
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			24
Suggested Fourth Year
SCIE401	International Bachelor of Science Honours Project	Annual	24
SCIE402	Research Frontiers in Science	Annual	12
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			12
Total for major			192

Honours

To qualify for the award of International Bachelor of Science Honours a candidate must satisfy the Honours rules under Section 8 of the General Course Rules. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1.

Other Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office or telephone +61 2 4221 3530. Web site: http://www.uow.edu.au/science

The Degree Coordinator is Associate Professor Paul Carr, telephone +61 2 4221 3804, email: pcarr@uow.edu.au