Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Information Technology

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Overview

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OP 13

Rank 73

  • Prepares you for a career involving the application of information technology to science.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Major in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, forensic science, geoscience, microbiology or physics.
  • Study in a specialty area such as business process management, data warehousing, digital environments, enterprise systems, network systems, software engineering or web technologies.
Careers
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Astrophysicist
  • Biochemist
  • Biologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Chemist
  • Chemist Industrial
  • Coastal Scientist
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Data Communications Specialist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Geologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Geoscientist
  • Health Physicist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Immunologist
  • Industrial Chemist
  • Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)
  • Marine Scientist
  • Medical Physicist
  • Microbiologist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Natural Resource Scientist
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Manager
  • Physicist
  • Plant Biotechnologist
  • Population Ecologist
  • Virologist
QTAC course code418322
QUT course code IX55
Attendance Full time
Course duration 4 years full time
Start month February
Delivery On campus
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
CRICOS code020327M

Details

Why choose this course?

This double degree prepares you for an increasing range of careers that involve the application of information technology to science. It gives you the ability to use creative as well as analytical methods to solve scientific problems. Studying this double degree allows you to develop the technical skills required for your relevant field of study in applied science.

The science component of the course offers you the choice of majoring in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, forensic science, geosciences, microbiology or physics. Theoretical aspects are balanced by strong practical components in this science and information technology double degree.

Career outcomes

Graduates may find roles where they can use their information technology skills within the science discipline. Areas include sensor networks, complex system and scientific modelling, and escience. As a graduate, you can expect to work in roles such as a scientific modeller, engineering software developer, scientific programmer, and computational scientist.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.

Entry requirements

Guide to entry cut-offs

OP 13

Rank 73

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:

  • English

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (English (4,SA) and Maths A, B or C (4,SA)). Recommended study: At least one of the sciences. For biochemistry, biotechnology, forensic science, and microbiology majors - Biological Science and Chemistry; for physic major - Maths C.

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Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Did you get an OP 1-5?

If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2012: CSP $3,143 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments

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How to apply for Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Information Technology

You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.

Are you ready to submit your application?

You're ready if you've:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2012
      1 August 2011 -

      Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open

      30 September 2011 -

      Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.

      20 December 2011 -

      Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.

      5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. 
    • Semester 2
      2012
      1 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.
      23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
      25 May 2012 -

      Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.

  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support

All done? Then you're ready to apply

Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (418322) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

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After you've submitted your application to QTAC

If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.

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