The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) is one of a suite of three advanced programs in the sciences, including the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Advanced) and Bachelor of Natural Science (Advanced). Advanced Science allows you to study the same discipline areas as the Bachelor of Science, but at a deeper level. It gives you highly specialised skills and knowledge in a science relevant to your career and research interests, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of students with a high ability and motivation in science and a desire for a career in scientific research. This degree equips students with both specialised knowledge and enhanced inquiry skills in any one of a range of scientific disciplines. The Advanced Science degree is specifically designed to provide initial training for a range of scientific careers involving research and inquiry. You will be partnered with experienced academic researchers and their research teams and participate in the University's exciting research activities to facilitate your transition to Masters by Research Degree or directly into a range of exciting career opportunities available to high-achieving science graduates. The program includes advanced work, academic extension activities and a significant amount of research training. A mentoring program will link you with an experienced academic staff member and research groups, including medical school academics.

This course is designed to provide early training for a career in scientific research. After a subsequent Masters by Research , and possibly a PhD, you may conduct research in: private industry universities national and international scientific organisations. Please see the specific Bachelor of Science programs for career opportunities specific to the programs on offer. In addition, graduates may also enter career paths such as: science-based work in industry government environmental agencies forensic work patent work quality control environmental consulting laboratories medical laboratories scientific equipment companies teaching and health disciplines such as medicine and pharmacy (with additional training).