Science degrees in Australia
There are around 619 undergraduate Science degrees across 37 Australian universities. They typically take 3 years of full-time study and cover areas like chemistry, biology, research design, earth sciences, environmental science. Figures are approximate and generalised, not official.
Typical length
3 years
3 years
Indicative fees
lower (~under $11k/yr)
lower (~under $11k/yr)
Universities
37
37
Programs
619
619
Universities offering Science
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin University | WA | 86 | mathematics, chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics |
| The University of Adelaide | SA | 69 | chemistry, geology, earth sciences, biology |
| The University of Western Australia | WA | 35 | professional practice, leadership, linguistics, applied linguistics |
| Flinders University | SA | 28 | medical sciences, human anatomy, exercise science, sports science |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 27 | chemistry, work placement, mathematics, science communication |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 24 | professional practice, research design, physics, work placement |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 23 | research design, earth sciences, biology, ecology |
| Deakin University | VIC | 20 | chemistry, research design, science communication, professional practice |
| Griffith University | QLD | 20 | biochemistry, research design, molecular biology, chemistry |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 20 | environmental science, biology, mathematics, research design |
| University of New England | NSW | 16 | chemistry, environmental science, geology, animal science |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 15 | environmental science, indigenous australian cultures, religious studies, language |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 15 | physiology, biology, sustainability, food science |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 15 | analytical chemistry, chemistry, genetics, physics |
| Charles Darwin University | NT | 13 | |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 13 | chemistry, physics, calculus, biology |
| Australian National University | ACT | 12 | research design, international relations, political science, biology |
| Monash University | VIC | 12 | research design, chemistry, biology, physics |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 12 | mathematics, marine science, biology, environmental science |
| Queensland University of Technology | QLD | 11 | communication, indigenous knowledges, australian indigenous cultures, professional identity |
| The University of Sydney | NSW | 11 | cultural studies, chemistry, biology, mathematics |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 10 | medical sciences, biochemistry, physiology, biology |
| RMIT University | VIC | 10 | biology, research design, biological sciences, mathematics |
| Murdoch University | WA | 9 | chemistry, analytical chemistry, geography, forensic science |
| The University of Melbourne | VIC | 9 | biology, science communication, sustainability, chemistry |
| Victoria University | VIC | 8 | professional practice, clinical skills, physiology, exercise science |
| Western Sydney University | NSW | 8 | |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 7 | biology, professional practice, chemistry, anatomy |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD | 6 | chemistry, research design, ecology, conservation biology |
| Macquarie University | NSW | 5 | statistics, science communication, professional practice, molecular biology |
| Southern Cross University | NSW | 5 | biology, environmental science, ecology, anatomy |
| Federation University Australia | VIC | 4 | chemistry, biology, research design, exercise science |
| Torrens University Australia | Multi-state | 4 | |
| University of Notre Dame Australia | WA | 4 | |
| Bond University | QLD | 3 | |
| Central Queensland University | QLD | 2 | research design, professional practice, analysis, mathematics |
| Australian Catholic University | Multi-state | 1 | human anatomy, chemistry, biology, molecular biology |
By state
- Science in Western Australia — 5 universities, 144 programs
- Science in New South Wales — 10 universities, 132 programs
- Science in Victoria — 8 universities, 105 programs
- Science in South Australia — 2 universities, 97 programs
- Science in Queensland — 6 universities, 65 programs
- Science in Australian Capital Territory — 2 universities, 19 programs
- Science in Northern Territory — 1 universities, 13 programs
- Science in Tasmania — 1 universities, 12 programs
- Science in Multiple states — 2 universities, 5 programs
Postgraduate Science degrees →
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Science degree in Australia?
Undergraduate Science degrees in Australia typically take about 3 years of full-time study.
How much does a Science degree cost in Australia?
Indicative domestic fees for Science degrees in Australia are typically in the lower (~under $11k/yr) range (approximate, not official).
Which universities offer Science in Australia?
Around 37 universities offer Science in Australia, including Curtin University, The University of Adelaide, The University of Western Australia, Flinders University, Swinburne University of Technology.
What do you study in a Science degree?
Common areas include chemistry, biology, research design, earth sciences, environmental science, geology.
Approximate, not official. Confirm details with the university before applying.