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Overview

  • Gain expertise in science and business to equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation.
  • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers.
QTAC course code419832
QUT course code IX23
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 4 years full-time
Start month 2013 February
Delivery On campus
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • QUT Business School
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code078352J
Careers
  • Account Executive
  • Accountant
  • Advertising Professional
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Astrophysicist
  • Banker
  • Banking and Finance Professional
  • Biochemist
  • Biologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Biotechnology Scientist
  • Business Analyst
  • Chemist
  • Chemist Industrial
  • Coastal Scientist
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Ecologist
  • Economist
  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Environmental manager
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Exploration Geologist
  • Financial Advisor/Analyst
  • Financial Project Manager
  • Forensic Biologist
  • Forensic Chemist
  • Funds Manager
  • Geologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Geoscientist
  • Government Officer
  • Human Resource Developer
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Industrial Chemist
  • International Business Specialist
  • Inventor
  • Investment Manager
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)
  • Life scientist
  • Manager
  • Mapping Scientist/Photogrammetrist
  • Marine Scientist
  • Marketing Officer/Manager
  • Medical Physicist
  • Microbiologist
  • Mine Geologist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Natural Resource Scientist
  • Physicist
  • Plant Biotechnologist
  • Policy analyst
  • Policy Officer
  • Population Ecologist
  • Project Manager
  • Public Relations Officer/Consultant
  • Scientist
  • Stockbroker

Details

Why choose this course?

Through the combination of science and business, you will equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation within a range of public, private and non-profit industries. Your business degree will give you a broad base of commercial knowledge as well as the opportunity to major in a specific business area. This understanding of business makes you more attractive to employers, even if you wish to work predominantly in a science-based career.

Career outcomes

With a double degree in business and science you could gain employment as a consultant, marketer or project manager within firms developing and taking scientific research to the marketplace. You will also develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers including government agencies, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations.

Professional recognition

Both degrees allow you to satisfy the requirements of membership of the relevant professional body for your chosen majors.

 

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

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We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.

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Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Guide to entry cut-offs

OP 9

Rank 82


Subject pre-requisites

  • Maths B
  • English

You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.

Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

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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.

Scholarships and financial support

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

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Apply

How to apply for Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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