Sciences - University of Adelaide

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Agriculture, Food and Wine
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Biomedical Science and Biotechnology
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Sciences
Undergraduate
2019
SCIENCES
Ranked in top 1% of Associated with 5
universities worldwide Nobel Laureates
Produced 110 Member of
Rhodes Scholars Group of Eight*
WHY THE UNIVERSITY
OF ADELAIDE?
With a degree from one of
the world’s top universities,
students are prepared to be
tomorrow’s leaders.
University of Adelaide graduates are highly regarded
and internationally recognised. Students learn from
academics who are global leaders in their field.
Adelaide has a proud tradition that instils
confidence in our students. We are Australia’s third
oldest university and have a history of excellence in
education spanning more than 140 years.
We are distinguished by an emphasis on equality
and by our focus on delivering outstanding research
for the benefit of society. The University of Adelaide
has played a role in many of the world’s important
discoveries and advancements, with our alumni
having contributed significantly to the educational,
political and social arenas of their day.
University of Adelaide students are motivated to
achieve their best and are supported by an inspiring
educational community committed to helping them.
02 Why sciences?
05 Careers Service at Adelaide
06 Careers and study
08 Sciences
14 Agriculture, food and wine
18 Biomedical science and biotechnology
22 Earth and environmental sciences
26 Animal and veterinary sciences
30 Related and double degrees
32 Undergraduate degree index
33 Applying to the University of Adelaide
* A coalition of Australia’s leading research
intensive universities.
Sciences 1
WHY
SCIENCES?
Studying science goes beyond
experimentation in a lab. It’s
deeply intertwined in the everyday
workings of our modern world.
Science in demand
Science is integral in all aspects of life. It
influences the way we care for each other
through medicine, and shapes the way
we communicate. It fuels our busy lives
through advances in food production and
transportation. It informs our interactions Careers beyond science
with, and care for, the natural world.
Tomorrow’s employment landscape is
Consequently, the need for graduates evolving so rapidly that graduates are
with science knowledge is increasing; expected to undertake three to five career
an estimated 75% of Australia’s fastest changes in their working life. This will
growing employment areas now require require them to have a toolkit of skills
a foundation in science, technology, beyond just traditional science.
engineering and maths (STEM).*
As well as providing a solid foundation
* A Smart Move: Future-proofing Australia’s of core science, the University of
Workforce, PwC 2017
Adelaide equips new-generation science
professionals with complementary skills in
business, enterprise and communication,
ensuring they’re adaptable and resilient.
We encourage students to look beyond
conventional science careers to other
applications of their skills too. Physics
graduates are putting their data-crunching
skills to work by spotting financial market
patterns or predicting the impact that
natural events, like earthquakes, have on
the market. Environmental graduates are
using their passion for science to create
engaging videos that get crucial new
research noticed and simplifying complex
issues, like the effects of climate change,
for the general public.
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LIFE EXPERIENCE
THROUGH GLOBAL
LEARNING
www.adelaide.edu.au/global-learning
All students will have the opportunity to study
overseas through a range of programs, including
student exchange, study tours and summer and
winter schools. There are many exciting opport-
unities in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa.
ABORIGINAL AND
AS WELL AS PROVIDING A
SOLID FOUNDATION OF CORE TORRES STRAIT
SCIENCE, THE UNIVERSITY
ISLANDERS
OF ADELAIDE EQUIPS NEW-
GENERATION SCIENCE
www.adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu
PROFESSIONALS WITH
COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS The University of Adelaide values diversity where
the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
IN BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE Islanders are taught, supported and celebrated.
Wirltu Yarlu provides a range of services, and
AND COMMUNICATION.
preparation programs that are designed to
support educational outcomes. Wirltu Yarlu is a
place where students can soar to new heights.
ADVANCED
BACHELORS
www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
High achieving students who are inspired
by the opportunity to contribute to the
world’s important discoveries and research
advancements should consider the Advanced
Bachelors degrees. These degrees provide a
unique close quarters learning experience
with academics of international distinction.
Why sciences? 3
Support
Studying at university can be exciting, but
also challenging. So we ensure there’s plenty
of help on-hand. Our First Year Experience
Program makes the transition as easy as
possible. It activates before students enrol,
providing face-to-face enrolment advice and
support to get students off to a good start.
The Sciences Mentoring Program matches
small groups of new students with a more
seasoned science student, who will stay in
touch throughout their first semester for
peer support.
If students need help with their studies,
we offer drop-in services across the main
first-year courses. We provide access to our
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions program, in
which students help each other learn.
Guaranteed entry
Teaching led by acclaimed research A wide range of University of Adelaide
degrees now have a pre-set entry score,
The University of Adelaide brings together
known as ‘guaranteed entry’, instead of
different strands of science, and staff from
a cut-off that varies each year.
around the world to conduct world-class
research. Their work informs our teaching, For guaranteed entry into our science
and gives students the opportunity to degrees*, students must meet the degree
use science to understand disease, tackle prerequisites and achieve a 75 Selection rank
environmental challenges, advance or above (including bonus points, if eligible).
technology and map distant galaxies. It’s that straightforward. Students who
think they might score under 75, however,
Our campuses are home to a number of co-
shouldn’t stress. There are still opportunities
located industry partners, affiliated researchers
to study sciences at Adelaide.
and research institutes of international
significance. This gives students a unique For more details, visit www.adelaide.edu.au
opportunity to gain practical and theoretical and search guaranteed entry.
knowledge through participation in ongoing * There are some exceptions. Check the University
national and international research projects. website for full details.
FIT UNI
This diary snapshot is an example of how a student may choose to schedule their university study and
life. Attendance at university is less structured than at high school. Hours spent on campus in lectures,
INTO LIFE tutorials, practicals or in the field—known as ‘contact hours’—depend on the degree enrolled in, study
mode selected (internal, external, online or flexible learning) and course choices.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
10.10am Chemistry lecture 9.30am Work on 10.10am Earth’s 9.30am Workout 11.10am Biology lecture
11.10am Biology lecture Biology assignment Systems tutorial at Uni gym 12.10pm Chemistry lecture
11.10am Chemistry lecture 11.10am Biology lecture 11.10am Human 1.10pm Biology tutorial
1a2tp Bmu rMgeeert T Dhaeno rayn idn MHiuab 12.10pm Human 12.10pm Human Biology practical 2pm Walk to the
Central for lunch Biology lecture Biology tutorial 12.10pm Earth’s market for dinner
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Biology lecture 1.10pm Earth’s 6-9pm Part-time work practical 6pm Shopping in
2.10pm Earth’s Systems lecture scheduled 5pm Heat up dinner in Rundle Mall
Systems lecture 2.10-5pm Biology practical 5pm Meet up with Hub Central Kitchen 9pm Meet up with
5pm Dinner with family 7pm Film Club night tteustet rcelavsissimonates for 7pm Hockey on Uni oval 2 Matt at UniBar
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CAREERS SERVICE
AT ADELAIDE
The Careers Service is available to The award winning Careers Service All employers value industry related work
team works closely with a wide range of experience, and being able to draw on these
assist all students to maximise their employers to ensure our industry knowledge experiences is one way of providing evidence
is second to none. Our partnerships with of skills, knowledge and abilities developed.
employability, develop connections local, national and international employers From the Careers Service, students can
informs our staff about current opportunities access advice on how to source industry
with industry, and develop their
available for students looking for work related work experience, how to create an
experience or graduate work and provides an outstanding application, how to make the
competitive advantage for by
in-depth knowledge about what employers most of opportunities, and how to articulate
are looking for. those experiences on their resume.
delivering a suite of industry
To increase the awareness of employment The Careers Service also has an online
informed, student focused career opportunities after graduation, the Careers CareerHub available 24/7 listing opportunities
Service organise an annual Careers Expo for work experience and graduate jobs,
development services. and host events where employers work on as well as industry related part-time and
campus to network with students and promote volunteer work. CareerHub also hosts a
career pathways within their organisations. large number of resources to help students
connect with industry and apply for work.
Our industry mentoring program provides
opportunities for students to meet and gain In addition to individual careers advice
insight from graduates, managers and leaders appointments, small group workshops offer
at various stages in their career lifecycle. Getting topics such as writing resumes, preparing for
to know people in your industry is a very interviews and looking for work experience.
useful way to source career opportunities
and make yourself more competitive.
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CAREERS AND STUDY
INDICATIVE STUDY-TO-CAREER PATHWAYS
Study area Bachelor degree programs Current career paths Emerging career paths
Agriculture, • Agricultural Sciences • Agricultural consultant • Plant biotechnologist • Bio-security specialist
Food and Wine • Food and Nutrition Science • Agronomist • Resource manager • Data farmer
• Viticulture and Oenology • Ecologist • Rural banker • Food chain specialist
• Environmental consultant • Science communicator • Precision viticulturist
• Food technologist • Soil scientist • Urban agriculturist
• Horticulturist • Vineyard manager
• Nutritionist • Viticulturist
• Product development • Wine maker
coordinator
Animal and • Science (Animal Behaviour) • Animal health officer • Quarantine officer • Precision livestock breeder
Veterinary • Science (Animal Science) • Animal/Veterinary technician • Vet • Behaviourist in private
Sciences • Science (Veterinary Bioscience)* • Animal welfare officer • Vertebrate pest manager veterinary practice
• Behaviourist • Wildlife conservationist • Behaviour trainer for
assistance dogs
• Nutritionist • Zoo keeper
Biomedical • Science (Biomedical Science) • Biotechnologist • Microbiologist • Bioinformatic scientist
Science and • Science (Biotechnology) • Clinical scientist • Neuroscientist • Biostatistician
Biotechnology • Diagnostic technician • Pharmaceutical scientist • Clinical data manager
• Embryologist • Plant biotechnologist • Genetic counsellor
• Medical research scientist • Public health • Gene therapist
Earth and • Science (Ecotourism) • Ecotourism consultant • Life scientist • Climate change analyst
Environmental • Science (Marine Biology) • Environmental • Marine biologist • Big data conservation
Sciences • Science (Mineral Geoscience) education instructor • Palaeontologist • Geomicrobiologist
• Science (Wildlife • Environmental • Research scientist
Conservation Biology) remediation officer • Seismologist
• Geochemist
• Sustainability specialist
• Geologist
Sciences • Applied Biology • Analytical chemist • Physicist • Biochemical engineer
• Science • Botanist • Plant biotechnologist • Drone technologist
• Science (Advanced) • Computational physicist • Research scientist • New science ethicist
• Science (High Performance • Econophysicist • Science entrepreneur • Space entrepreneur
Computational Physics) • Environmental biologist • Science teacher
(Honours)
• Forensic scientist • Space scientist
• Science and Entrepreneurship
• Life scientist
• Science/Teaching
• Metrorologist
• Science/Arts
• Petrophysicist
• Science (Space Science
and Astrophysics)
* Please note that the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) is the first part of the veterinary program.
Graduates gain direct entry to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and completing both degrees makes them eligible to register and practice as a veterinarian.
Students keen to understand their preferred degree’s specific prerequisite requirements can also visit: adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
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PREREQUISITES AND RECOMMENDED STUDY BACKGROUND
Degree programs Prerequisites (essential SACE Stage 2 subjects) Assumed knowledge (recommended SACE Stage 2 background)
Bachelor of: None, unless students wish to major in • Chemistry
Chemistry or Physics in which case the following • Mathematical Methods*
• Science
Level 1 (first year) prerequisites apply. • Physics
• Science (Advanced)
Chemistry major: Chemistry. (It is possible to
follow a Chemistry major without meeting the
prerequisite, but it is dependent on the students’
Level 1 university results.)
Physics major: Physics, Mathematical Methods*
and Specialist Mathematics
Bachelor of: Two subjects chosen from: Biology, Chemistry, • Chemistry
Geology, Physics, Scientific Studies, General • Mathematical Methods*
• Science (Mineral Geoscience)
Mathematics, Mathematical Methods*, • Physics
Specialist Mathematics, Agriculture and
Horticulture, Agricultural and Horticultural
Science or Nutrition. Only one mathematics
subject can be counted.
Bachelor of: Chemistry and one of: Biology, Geology, • Mathematical Methods*
Physics, Scientific Studies, General Mathematics, • Physics
• Science (Biomedical Science)
Mathematical Methods* or Specialist
Mathematics, Agriculture and Horticulture,
Agricultural and Horticultural Science
or Nutrition.
Bachelor of: • Mathematical Methods* • Physics
• Chemistry
• Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
Bachelor of: • Mathematical Methods*
• Chemistry
• Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of: • Mathematical Methods* None
• Specialist Mathematics
• Science (Space Science and Astrophysics)
• Physics
• Science (High Performance
Computational Physics) (Honours)
Bachelor of: None • Chemistry
• Mathematical Methods*
• Agricultural Sciences
• Food and Nutrition Science
• Science (Animal Behaviour)
• Science (Animal Science)
• Science (Marine Biology)
• Viticulture and Oenology
Bachelor of: None None
• Applied Biology
• Science and Entrepreneurship
• Science (Ecotourism)
• Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology)
* If Stage 2 studies were undertaken prior to 2017, the equivalent subject was well known as Mathematical Studies.
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75% OF FASTEST GROWING TOP 5 HIGHEST PAID 5-STAR GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS REQUIRE JOBS IN ADELAIDE ARE OUTCOME FOR STUDENT
STEM SUBJECTS* IN STEM INDUSTRIES^ SUPPORT IN SCIENCE#
SCIENCES
^ SEEK Salary Report July 2017
# Good Universities Guide Institution Ratings Report 2018
* A Smart Move: Future-proofing Australia’s Workforce report, PwC 2017
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