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True, meaningful change for the way we live lies at the crossroads of science and innovation. And those crossroads are encapsulated in Swinburne’s unique Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Innovation double degree.

Tailor your science degree to your liking. Draw on the expertise of leading teachers, researchers and industry experts. And specialise in the discipline of your choice with majors available in applied mathematics, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science and physics. With practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments.

The Bachelor of Applied Innovation amplifies your science-based thinking by developing your collaboration, creativity and problem-solving skills in real-world contexts. Working on activities inspired by your passions and interests, and undertaking placements, internships or industry-based project work, you’ll benefit from interdisciplinary, experiential learning. You’ll tap into your creativity, curiosity and leadership potential as you gain the skills to build a better future.

After graduation, a future in your chosen science field awaits - with the added benefit of future-ready training in professional innovation practices. Pursue the science position you’ve hoped for with the skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs, or discover new ways to career fulfilment with innovation roles such as innovation consultant, strategic designer, transformation lead, innovation strategist and innovation manager.

ATAR 65 2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

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Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Full-time, Part-time (day)

VTAC codes

3400212621 (CSP)
3400212623 (IFP)

Course details

- Course structure and career opportunities.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements

Core studies

12 units (150 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Preliminary Mathematics - Science Core Option 1 Maths or Statistics, Students must choose one of the Maths units.	MTH00007	12.5
Concepts of Biology	BIO10001	12.5
Chemistry 1 - Science Core Option 2 Chemistry, Students must choose one of the Chemistry units.	CHE10001	12.5
Introduction to Chemistry - Science Core Option 2 Chemistry, Students must choose one of the Chemistry units.	CHE10004	12.5
Exploring Creativity and Innovation	INV10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Innovation Practice	INV10002	12.5
Innovation Sandpit	INV10003	12.5
Responsible Innovation Futures	INV10004	12.5
Essential Mathematics - Science Core Option 4 Maths, Students must choose one of the Maths units.	MTH10010	12.5
Calculus and Applications - Science Core Option 1 Maths or Statistics, Students must choose one of the Maths units.	MTH10012	12.5
Calculus and Applications - Science Core Option 4 Maths, Students must choose one of the Maths units.	MTH10012	12.5
Linear Algebra and Applications - Science Core Option 4 Maths, Students must choose one of the Maths units.	MTH10013	12.5
Sustainability Challenges in Science	NPS10003	12.5
Energy and Motion - Science Core Option 3 Physics, Students must choose one of the Physics units.	PHY10001	12.5
Introduction to Physics - Science Core Option 3 Physics, Students must choose one of the Physics units.	PHY10002	12.5
Foundations of Statistics - Science Core Option 1 Maths or StatisticsStudents must choose one of the following units.	STA10003	12.5
Societal Challenges in Science *	NPS20011	12.5
Grand Challenges in Science *	NPS30004	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major for Bachelor of Applied Innovation in Applied Innovation

6 units (100 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Innovation for Challenges of Today	INV20001	12.5
Innovation for the Future *	INV20002	12.5
Applied Innovation Internship	INV20003	12.5
Applied Innovation Studio A *	INV30001	25
Applied Innovation Studio B *	INV30002	25
Leadership and Facilitation of Innovation	INV30003	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Major for Bachelor of Science

8 units (100 credit points)

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Applied Mathematics Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics

Other studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

– Work Integrated Learning + Minors + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Science

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Science	NPS20003	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Science	NPS20004	25

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Science

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Science	NPS20003	25

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Minors (50 credit points)

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.
The following minors are suggested for this course. Please also refer to the full list of available minors.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Financial Information for Decision Making	ACC10007	12.5
Introduction to Character and Environment Design	ANI10004	12.5
Discovering the Universe	AST10001	12.5
Concepts of Biology	BIO10001	12.5
Concepts of Biotechnology	BIO10003	12.5
Anatomy and Physiology	BIO10004	12.5
Chemistry 1	CHE10001	12.5
Chemistry 2	CHE10002	12.5
Introduction to Chemistry	CHE10004	12.5
Consumer Chemistry	CHE10005	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Science	CHE10007	12.5
Professional Communication Practice	COM10007	12.5
Computer & Logic Essentials	COS10003	12.5
Introduction to Programming	COS10009	12.5
Creating Web Applications	COS10011	12.5
Fundamentals of Criminology	CRI10002	12.5
Twentieth Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
Introduction to Digital Imaging	DDD10009	12.5
Digital Video and Audio	DIG10004	12.5
Economic Principles	ECO10004	12.5
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project	ENG10001	12.5
Engineering Materials	ENG10002	12.5
Engineering Mechanics	ENG10003	12.5
Entrepreneurship and Opportunity	ENT10001	12.5
Financial Statistics	FIN10002	12.5
Introduction to Forensic Psychology	FOR10001	12.5
Introduction to Health Sciences	HEA10001	12.5
Global History	HIS10003	12.5
Database, Analysis and Design	INF10002	12.5
News Writing	JOU10004	12.5
Introduction to Business Law	LAW10004	12.5
Technology and Data Acquisition	MBP10001	12.5
Introduction to Management	MGT10001	12.5
Fundamentals of Marketing	MKT10007	12.5
Calculus and Applications	MTH10012	12.5
Neuroscience	NEU10002	12.5
Introduction to Nutrition	NTR10001	12.5
Energy and Motion	PHY10001	12.5
Electronics and Electromagnetism	PHY10004	12.5
Electronics and Electromagnetism	PHY10004	12.5
Australian Politics	POL10001	12.5
Brain and Behaviour	PSY10007	12.5
Fundamentals of Psychology	PSY10008	12.5
Sociological Foundations	SOC10004	12.5
Environment and Society: Problems and Solutions	SOC10005	12.5
Introduction to Sports Psychology	SPO10002	12.5
Foundations of Statistics	STA10003	12.5
Astrobiology and the Origins of Life	AST20002	12.5
Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins	BCH20001	12.5
Introduction to Biochemistry	BCH20002	12.5
The Microbial World	BIO20002	12.5
Future Work Skills	CAR20001	12.5
Future Work Skills	CAR20001	12.5
Analytical and Forensic Chemistry	CHE20006	12.5
Investigative Organic Chemistry	CHE20008	12.5
Spectroscopy and Instrumentation	CHE20009	12.5
Object Oriented Programming	COS20007	12.5
3D Modelling for Objects and Environments	DDD20022	12.5
Digital Electronics Design	EEE20001	12.5
Broadcast News Reporting	JOU20004	12.5
Finance Law	LAW20045	12.5
Measurement and Instrumentation	MBP20010	12.5
Mathematics 4A	MTH20011	12.5
Series and Transforms	MTH20012	12.5
Mathematics 3B	MTH20014	12.5
Neurological Monitoring	NEU20004	12.5
Sensation and Perception	NEU20005	12.5
Neurophysiology	NEU20006	12.5
Communication for Scientists	NPS20005	12.5
Food Science	PEH20002	12.5
Built and Sustainable Communities	PEH20004	12.5
Communicable Disease Control	PEH20005	12.5
Water Science	PEH20006	12.5
Electrical Actuators and Sensors	RME20001	12.5
Analysis of Variance and Regression	STA20006	12.5
Technical Software Development	SWE20004	12.5
Advanced Biochemistry	BCH30003	12.5
Molecular Biotechnology	BIO30004	12.5
Microbes in the Environment	BIO30005	12.5
Applications of Bioinformatics	BIO30009	12.5
Industry Consulting Project	BUS30009	12.5
Advanced Analytical Chemistry	CHE30005	12.5
Computational and Advanced Organic Chemistry	CHE30006	12.5
Surface and Colloid Chemistry	CHE30009	12.5
Data Structures and Patterns	COS30008	12.5
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	COS30019	12.5
Environmental Biology	ENV30001	12.5
Environmental Management	ENV30003	12.5
Biomedical Project	MBP30003	12.5
Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology	MBP30009	12.5
Stochastic Modelling	MTH30001	12.5
Differential Equations	MTH30002	12.5
Sleep and Attention	NEU30002	12.5
Higher Cortical Functions	NEU30004	12.5
Research Skills in Science	NPS30002	12.5
Evidence and Evaluation in Health Contexts	PEH30002	12.5
Occupational Health and Safety	PEH30004	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Demonstrate a coherent understanding of science by articulating the methods of science, explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry and explain the role and relevance of science in society
Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one science disciplinary area
Critically analyse and solve scientific problems by evaluating information from a range of sources, designing and planning an investigation, selecting and applying practical and theoretical techniques for that investigation and collecting, recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data
Effectively communicate science by presenting information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes using a variety of modes
Adopt ownership of their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners, working effectively and safely in an individual or team context, demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory framework relevant to the disciplinary area and practising ethical conduct
Apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline
Identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
Adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
Facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
Navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
Communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
Develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors

Career opportunities

Career outcomes will vary depending on discipline focus and individual majors, and complement discipline employability skills through innovation capabilities. The Bachelor of Science aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. Professional innovation roles graduates will have skills and attribute for include; Innovation Consultant, Innovation Lead, Innovation Analyst, Strategic Designer, Creative Producer, Start-up Founder, Human-Centred Researcher, Self-employed Entrepreneur, Product Manager, Transformation Lead, Innovation Strategist and Innovation Manager.

Fees

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How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 65

Successful completion of:

the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 3 and 4 - a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

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