Australian and overseas students are accepted into undergraduate study programs based on academic performance in secondary studies or special programs offered by UNSW (eg. Foundation Studies or UPP).

 

Selection of Australian students for specific programs within the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences is made on the basis of the Universities Admissions Index (UAI), an examination taken during Year 12. The UAI cutoffs vary between programs and may change from year to year.

 

For 2003 and 2004, the following UAI cutoff scores were applied to the following programs:

 

 

 

Mathematics and 2 units of any Science. Chemistry and Physics are recommended for most programs. Completion of General Mathematics or Senior Science are not considered adequate for entry.

 

To adequately prepare for programs in our school, students in years 11 and 12 should take Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, or Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Taking additional Science subjects at high levels can make it easier to achieve high marks in your undergraduate coursework.

 

Students entering our undergraduate programs are assumed to have a sound background in both Mathematics and Science.

 

Note: Entry is based on overall academic performance thus students without the appropriate background in Mathematics or Science are eligible to apply.

 

You may have difficulty understanding the material presented in your courses. For this reason, students who do not have an adequate science background are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Bridging Courses offered by UNSW to ensure they have an appropriate level of knowledge to undertake their chosen program of study.

 

A good comprehension of English is essential for success in the undergraduate science degree programs. Therefore all applicants whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is sufficient before they can be admitted into a science program. Please see the Entry requirements for international students for more details on English language requirements and how to provide evidence for English language competency.

 

Students may be granted credit for previous studies and attainment, thereby reducing the coursework required for completion of a degree. Advanced standing will be considered according to subjects completed and academic achievement.

 

Please contact the BABS Student Office for more information.

 

Yes. Because many of our subjects are completed in one session, you can start your program in February or July of each year. Some subjects are also offered in the summer break. However, midyear enrolment poses some difficulties in fufilling course prerequisites at the correct times. Students enroling midyear will need to seek constant permission throughout their degree to study subjects as corequisites.

 

See Undergraduate Programs

 

Please see the UNSW site for future students entitled "choosing a degree thats right for you"

 

Yes. In all our science degrees you study foundation courses in the first year enabling you to specialise in second and third years. So, if you'd like to transfer to another science degree, you'll have studied the right courses to continue into Year 2 of a different one. Please remember, all applications to transfer between degrees, and for advanced standing, are assessed on academic merit.