Bachelor of Science | Macquarie University

Bachelor of Science | Macquarie University

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Specifications
  • Province/City: Australia
  • Language for Teaching: English
  • Field of Study : Life Sciences
  • Course Start Date: Feb
  • Course : Degree
  • Country: Australia
  • Annual Course Fees : Between RM 100k - 150k
  • Course Start Date: Jul
  • Field of Study : Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
Description

Bachelor of Science - Macquarie University, Australia North Ryde, Australia

Bachelor of Science - Macquarie University, Australia · North Ryde, Australia

Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
North Ryde
Medium
English
Intake
Feb, Jul

Why this course & university?

#201 worldwide · #16 in Australia · Natural Sciences

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.

Career-ready science skills

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.

Global society and big issues

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.

Hands-on projects and leading partners

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.

Majors

The Bachelor of Science offers ten science majors at North Ryde. Select a category to view majors and subject rankings.

Physical & Space Sciences

  • Applied Physics#251–300 worldwide · #18 in Australia · Physics & Astronomy
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics#251–300 worldwide · #18 in Australia · Physics & Astronomy

Biological Sciences

  • Biology#201–250 worldwide · #17 in Australia · Biological Sciences
  • Biotechnology#201–250 worldwide · #17 in Australia · Biological Sciences
  • Human Biology#201–250 worldwide · #17 in Australia · Biological Sciences
  • Marine Science#101–150 worldwide · #12 in Australia · Earth & Marine Sciences

Earth & Chemical Sciences

  • Chemistry#351–400 worldwide · #20 in Australia · Chemistry
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences#101–150 worldwide · #12 in Australia · Earth & Marine Sciences

Mathematics & Data

  • Mathematics#201–250 worldwide · #16 in Australia · Mathematics
  • Statistical Data Science#151–200 worldwide · #15 in Australia · Statistics & Operational Research

About the Campus

Entry Requirements

Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.

ATAR
75
UEC
B5 average (best 4)
STPM
7 points (best 3)
A Levels
CCD
Other Qualifications

Prerequisites

No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic)
Overall 6.5; no band less than 6.0.

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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)

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.

Tuition fee breakdown

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AU$ 140,810
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Programme Structure

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

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.

  • Becoming a Scientist
  • The Science Practitioner
Capstone & Additional Units

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.

  • Making Science Work for You and Society: Capstone
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Scientific Computing
  • Introduction to Python Programming
  • PACE: Experience in Biological Sciences
  • PACE: In Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • PACE: Professional Practice for Mathematical Sciences
  • PACE: Professional Practice for Statistical Data Sciences
  • PACE: Engaging the Community in Science
  • PACE: Molecular Sciences Project
  • PACE: Professional Experience in Physics and Astronomy
Applied Physics Major

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.

  • Modern Mechanics
  • Electric and Magnetic Interactions
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism and Relativity
  • Quantum Physics
  • Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
  • Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Optics
  • Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics
Astronomy and Astrophysics Major

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.

  • Modern Mechanics
  • Electric and Magnetic Interactions
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism and Relativity
  • Observational Astronomy
  • Astrophysics of Radiation and Stars
  • Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology
  • Data Science Techniques in Astrophysics
Marine Science Major

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.

  • Organisms to Ecosystems
  • Blue Planet
  • Biological Data Analysis
  • Ecology
  • Climate and Oceans
  • Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Marine Environmental Issues
  • Marine Megafauna
Biology Major

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.

  • Genes to Organisms
  • Organisms to Ecosystems
  • Genetics
  • Animals
  • Plants
  • Terrestrial Ecosystems
  • Ecophysiology and Adaptation
  • Animal Behaviour
Biotechnology Major

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.

  • Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 1
  • Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 2
  • Analysis and Measurement
  • Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Microbiology and Molecular Biology
  • Advanced Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Macromolecules
  • Molecular Biology and Genomics
Chemistry Major

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.

  • Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 1
  • Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 2
  • Analysis and Measurement
  • Physical Chemistry I
  • Synthesis
  • Advanced Analysis and Measurement
  • Advanced Synthesis
  • Medicinal Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences Major

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.

  • 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
  • Environmental Change
Human Biology Major

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.

  • Genes to Organisms
  • Human Biology
  • Genetics
  • Systems Physiology
  • Neurophysiology
  • Bodies, Brains, Technology: Humans Evolving
  • Human Genetics and Evolutionary Medicine
  • Advanced Human Physiology
Mathematics Major

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.

  • Calculus and Linear Algebra 1
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (Advanced)
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra II
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra II (Advanced)
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra III
  • Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis
  • Modelling with Differential Equations
  • Algebra and Analysis
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Discover and Innovate in Mathematics
Statistical Data Science Major

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.

  • Statistical Technologies for Data Science
  • Design of Experiments and Surveys
  • Multivariate Analysis and Statistical Learning
  • Regression and Time Series
  • Statistical Inference
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra I
  • Calculus and Linear Algebra II (Advanced)
  • Statistical Data Analytics
  • Statistics
  • Probability
  • Introduction to Probability

Future Career Prospects

Main Directions
  • Astronomical Research and Instrumentation Specialist
  • Biostatistician
  • Biotechnologist
  • Chemical Analyst
  • Climate Scientist or Atmospheric Physicist
  • Data Analyst
  • Geologist
  • Geotechnical Specialist

Estimated application deadline

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.

February · July intakes
Apply at least 3 months before course 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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Official source: Intake dates are set by Macquarie University, Australia and may change.

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Sydney (North Ryde) monthly living expenses

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