Overview
Murdoch's Bachelor of Science is a flexible degree which gives you the opportunity to build deep understanding and practical experience as well as to supplement your studies by engaging with industry and the community on relevant problems. You can even undertake studies through another discipline to broaden your understanding of… For more content click the Read More button below.
Admission requirements
English language requirements
Learning outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of science in society
2.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and core concepts of at least one scientific discipline, including: An understanding of the scientific method and how it is applied
3.
A systematic approach to problem solving using appropriate analytical and technical methods
4.
Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including: Creativity in defining and resolving scientific problems
5.
Rigor in designing and planning an investigation
6.
Rigorous collection, recording and treatment of data
7.
Demonstration of skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis
8.
Demonstrated capacity for self-management and organisation
9.
Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating the capacity for efficient and effective communication of scientific data, information and arguments to scientific peer groups and the broader community
10.
A demonstrated understanding of the ethics of science (including where applicable in clinical and professional settings)
11.
Demonstrated academic and scholarly integrity
12.
Capacity to apply knowledge and skills in a global and regional context
13.
Demonstrated appreciation of different intellectual outputs and how they are used/understood by different disciplines
14.
Demonstrated capacity to work across disciplinary boundaries
15.
Demonstrating a capacity to work under supervision and autonomously
16.
Working effectively in team environments, including teams with intercultural and interdisciplinary diversity
17.
Demonstrated capacity for critical reflection, including the capacity for lifelong learning
Structure
72 credit points
Spine9 credit points
Course Core9 credit points
Major39 credit points
Option15 credit points