Bachelor of Science

Careers

Bachelor of Science graduates from the University of Melbourne will be involved at the cutting edge of new technologies, therapies and initiatives that will address some of the greatest challenges to society. Graduates will address problems associated with depleting resources, drought, climate change, communications, renewable energy and feeding the world's ever increasing population. These scientists and technologists will also help develop new approaches in genetics, biotechnology, communications, nanotechnology and environmental systems.

Science offers graduates the ability to personalise and change their course of study and career to suit them as they develop and gain more insight into themselves and the world around them. A range of destinations in various fields are available to our graduates, including careers in professional science, arts, teaching, law, business, IT, engineering and the health sciences.

The breadth and depth of training offered by the Bachelor of Science will allow graduates to apply their skills in a broad range of careers and industries in Australia and overseas.

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Careers in professional science

The active pursuit of research in science and technology is an area which graduates are encouraged to consider after their initial undergraduate studies. A professional scientist may advance pure research, such as sequencing the genetic code of a fly-borne disease, or undertake applied research, which would address how to stop the spread of such a disease.

Work is available in universities, research institutes or scientific industries.

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Careers in science and arts

Graduates who enjoy both the sciences and the arts (humanities, social sciences and languages) will gain complementary skills including analytical reasoning, innovative thinking, exceptional communication skills and sound research and problem solving ability. This versatile set of skills will enable graduates to pursue roles in professional science and other industries.

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Careers in science and teaching

Many science graduates will inspire future generations of scientists by teaching in primary and secondary schools across Australia and around the world. The high demand for teaching graduates in mathematics, physical sciences and information technology has seen other countries actively recruiting in Australia.

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Careers in science and law

Graduates may combine a passion for science and an interest in law to become equipped to address the need for experts well-versed in both scientific and legal concepts. Understanding these concepts will provide opportunities for graduates to protect and commercialise scientific ideas by undertaking such careers as the patenting of inventions, the registration of trademarks and industrial designs, or aiding in the process of taking research through to a commercial product.

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Careers in science and business

New scientific discoveries have considerable economic impacts, creating new products, new jobs or even new industries.

Science graduates contribute to this development, manage science-based companies or use their transferable skills across a range of general business environments. Their ability to deal with technical complexity and to analyse and solve difficult problems using rigorous methodologies make them ideal for many business roles.

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Careers in science and IT

Graduates who have included IT studies in their science degree are in a position to assist society to manage the vast quantity of data generated in fields such as mapping genomes, medical imaging, knowledge management and bioinformatics.

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Careers in science and engineering

Graduates of the 'systems' majors within the Bachelor of Science will have a wide range of employment options available to them, including pathways to a career in Engineering. This includes biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, geomatic, mechanical and software engineering careers.

An engineering graduate can expect a career in managerial and leadership roles in top international companies such as ExxonMobil, Ford Motor Company and Oracle Systems to name a few.

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Science as a pathway to veterinary science and optometry

Veterinary Science

While some students are selected directly into Vet Science from Year 12, many students transfer into Vet Science after completing one year of a Bachelor of Science. Students need to meet certain requirements to be considered for selection.

Optometry and other health sciences

If you meet all entry requirements, the Bachelor of Science will provide a pathway to professional, accredited graduate health programs, including dentistry, medicine, optometry and physiotherapy. For many of these courses, specific subjects need to be undertaken in the Bachelor of Science to be eligible for entry and students need to meet additional course entry requirements (e.g. UMAT).

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