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Bachelor of Science at Macquarie University, Australia is a 3-year science degree at North Ryde. Build a foundation in becoming a scientist and the science practitioner, then specialise through ten science majors including applied physics, astronomy and astrophysics, marine science, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, human biology, mathematics, and statistical data science.
Study at a university ranked #138 worldwide and #11 in Australia, with QS Natural Sciences ranked #201 globally and #16 in Australia, Earth and Marine Sciences in the top 101–150 worldwide, and 23 subjects ranked in the top 200 worldwide.
Build career-ready science skills, study the big issues facing our global society, develop deep expertise through hands-on projects, and collaborate with leading partners through PACE experience across biological, earth, mathematical, statistical, molecular, and physics sciences.
Indicative total fees are AU$ 136,910 (AU$ 136,800 tuition + AU$ 110 application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include ATAR 75, UEC B5 average from the best four academic subjects, STPM 7 points from the best three academic subjects, and A Levels CCD. IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 is required.
Career outcomes include biostatistician, biotechnologist, chemical analyst, climate scientist, data analyst, geologist, and astronomical research and instrumentation specialist roles.
Study at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least three months before your February or July course start.
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Macquarie University ranks #201 worldwide and #16 in Australia for Natural Sciences in QS World University Rankings by Subject, reflecting strong teaching and research across physics, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics, and statistics at North Ryde.
Build career-ready science skills through becoming a scientist, the science practitioner, and capstone units that connect scientific literacy with professional practice and graduate employability.
Study the big issues facing our global society through majors spanning climate and oceans, environmental change, human genetics, biotechnology, and statistical data science for real-world impact.
Develop deep expertise through hands-on projects in laboratory, field, and research settings, and collaborate with leading partners through PACE experience across biological, earth, mathematical, and physics sciences.
The Bachelor of Science offers ten science majors at North Ryde. Select a category to view majors and subject rankings.
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Macquarie University, Australia.
Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Macquarie University, Australia typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Macquarie University, Australia’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
The Bachelor of Science is completed over 3 years of full-time study at North Ryde, with February and July intakes. Complete the core zone and capstone, then specialise through one of ten science majors. Expand each section for indicative units.
Core zone courses establish becoming a scientist and the science practitioner at Macquarie University Bachelor of Science. You will build the scientific literacy, research methods, and professional practice foundations expected before specialising through your chosen science major at North Ryde. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
Capstone and additional programme units complete your degree with making science work for you and society alongside introductory statistics, statistical data analysis, scientific computing, introduction to Python programming, and PACE experience in biological sciences, earth and environmental sciences, mathematical sciences, statistical data sciences, community science engagement, molecular sciences, and physics and astronomy. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Applied Physics major develops modern mechanics, electric and magnetic interactions, classical mechanics, electromagnetism and relativity, quantum physics, advanced electromagnetism and optics, advanced quantum mechanics and quantum optics, and condensed matter and statistical physics for physics and instrumentation careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Astronomy and Astrophysics major covers modern mechanics, electric and magnetic interactions, classical mechanics, electromagnetism and relativity, observational astronomy, astrophysics of radiation and stars, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, and data science techniques in astrophysics for astronomical research careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Marine Science major examines organisms to ecosystems, blue planet, biological data analysis, ecology, climate and oceans, aquatic ecosystems, marine environmental issues, and marine megafauna for careers in marine research, conservation, and environmental science. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Biology major develops genes to organisms, organisms to ecosystems, genetics, animals, plants, terrestrial ecosystems, ecophysiology and adaptation, and animal behaviour for careers in biological research, ecology, and conservation science. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Biotechnology major builds foundations of chemical and biomolecular sciences, analysis and measurement, biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology and molecular biology, advanced biochemistry and cell biology, macromolecules, and molecular biology and genomics for biotechnologist and research careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Chemistry major covers foundations of chemical and biomolecular sciences, analysis and measurement, physical chemistry, synthesis, advanced analysis and measurement, advanced synthesis, and medicinal chemistry for chemical analyst, research, and pharmaceutical science careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Earth and Environmental Sciences major examines planet earth, the living environment, introduction to geographic information science and remote sensing, earth surface processes, mass extinctions and the hidden history of earth, environmental analysis using remote sensing and GIS, environmental quality and assessment, and environmental change. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Human Biology major develops genes to organisms, human biology, genetics, systems physiology, neurophysiology, bodies brains technology humans evolving, human genetics and evolutionary medicine, and advanced human physiology for health and biomedical science careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Mathematics major builds calculus and linear algebra, vector calculus and complex analysis, modelling with differential equations, algebra and analysis, partial differential equations, and discover and innovate in mathematics for quantitative and analytical science careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
The Statistical Data Science major develops statistical technologies for data science, design of experiments and surveys, multivariate analysis and statistical learning, regression and time series, statistical inference, statistical data analytics, statistics, probability, and introduction to probability for data analyst and biostatistician careers. You will develop analytical, laboratory, and research skills through practical projects, fieldwork, and PACE professional experience units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering at North Ryde.
Macquarie University, Australia offers February and July intakes for this degree at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Macquarie University or our advisors.
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