International Bachelor of Science

Testamur Title of Degree:	International Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation:	IntBSc
UOW Course Code:	848
CRICOS Code:	072610M
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words:	Science, International Degree
Total Credit Points:	192
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Intake Session(s):	Autumn
Delivery Mode:	On Campus (Face-to-face)
Delivery Campus/UAC Code:	Wollongong/757600
ATAR:	N/A*
Additional Information:	Course Finder

Course Description

The International Bachelor of Science is offered in conjunction with UOW's partner institutions: the University of Colorado (Boulder) and Dublin City University. All students are required to complete at least one semester of the degree at one of the partner institutions.

The program provides a strong discipline-based training in a Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health degree, which is integrated with one or multiples of the following aspects: 

• a technological application of the science;
• an international perspective on the science and its applications;
• an understanding of the social context of the science and technology.

One subject in each of the first three years of the program is delivered in flexible delivery mode, with students undertaking projects in multi-national teams (Global Science Studies).

*Local students who apply through UAC must also submit an application form directly to the Faculty. Entry into this highly competitive program is based on the application, an interview and the ATAR, or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder. 

Course Structure

Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year unless completing the Human Geography major.

Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.

Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit points of 300-level subjects.

Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.

Major Study Areas

Students must choose one of the study areas, consisting of at least 60 credit points, from the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Nanotechnology, Human Geography and Physical Geography. Information regarding these study areas are available from the Bachelor of Science (Science Study Areas) Course Information.

Health Science Study Areas

Students may also choose 60 credit points of subjects from the Nutrition or Exercise Science study areas, subject to approval from the Course Coordinator.

Technology Minor

The Technology Minor consists of 30 credit points of approved technology subjects selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Social Science Minor

The Social Sciences Minor consists of 24 credit points of approved subjects with an international emphasis selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Note: When selecting subjects for the Technology and Social Sciences minors, students must adhere to the requirement that no more than 60 credit points of 100-level subjects can count towards their degree programs.

Global Science Study

The Global Science Study component consists of SCIE102, a 6 credit point subject coordinated by the University of Wollongong, SCIE202, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 200-level coordinated by the University of Colorado (Boulder), and SCIE404, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 400-level coordinated by Dublin City University.

Balance of Program

The balance of up to 30 credit points (to a degree total of 192) may be chosen from either the Science Schedule or the General Schedule. Some of these credit points may be required to complete prerequisite subjects related to the Science major (e.g. Mathematics requirements, or 100-level Chemistry and STAT252 for a Biological Sciences major).

Study Abroad

Students will be required to complete at least 24 credit points of the degree at one of the partner institutions (University of Colorado (Boulder) or Dublin City University). It is suggested that students complete the study abroad component in either their 2nd or 3rd year of study.

Honours Research Project

Students will also complete a 36 credit point Honours Research Project in their chosen discipline.

Progression Requirements

To maintain a place in an Advanced degree, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75%. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Associate Dean (International) after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree.

Subject Code	Subject Name	Session	Credit Points
Suggested First Year
SCIE102	International Perspectives in Science	Autumn	6
Plus one or two 100-level subjects towards an approved Major Note: MATH151 should be selected if the Faculty Mathematics requirement has not been met.			12
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			30
Suggested Second Year
SCIE202	Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective	Autumn	6
Plus four 200-level subjects towards an approved Major			24
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			18
Suggested Third Year
Three subjects towards an approved Major			24
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			24
Suggested Fourth Year
SCIE403	International Bachelor of Science Honours Project	Annual	36
SCIE404	Research Frontiers in Science	Autumn	6
Plus additional subject towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor and/or the balance			6
Total for major			192

Honours

To qualify for the award of International Bachelor of Science Honours a candidate must satisfy the Honours rules under Section 8 of the General Course Rules. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au