Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.
| Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). | Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors. | |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. | 65.60 | 64.80 |
To study this degree we also assume you have sound knowledge in:
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
It is also recommended that you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematical Methods level for entry then they will be recommended to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.
UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.
To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Core courses | 4 |
| 1 x Biology 8-unit major | 8 |
|
1 x second 8-unit major plus 4 x approved courses or 12 x approved courses |
12 |
| Total | 24 |
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
You may like to study the Bachelor of Science as part of a double degree to give you the flexibility tailor your degree to your ambition.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Commonwealth supported
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution. |
AUD 8948 |
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 29600 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
| Mode | QTAC Codes |
|---|---|
| External | 906185 |
| Ipswich | 936121 |
| Online | 906195 |
| Toowoomba | 906161 |
If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.
You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:
You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Study period start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2024 | Monday 22 January | Monday 15 January | Monday 22 January | Friday 26 April |
| Trimester 2, 2024 | Monday 13 May | Monday 6 May | Monday 13 May | Friday 16 August |
| Trimester 3, 2024 | Monday 2 September | Monday 26 August | Monday 2 September | Friday 6 December |
More information on applying key dates is available.
Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.
