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SCI1200Humans, evolution and modern society

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Science

Evolution has shaped and continues to shape humans and the world in which we live. Some of the most challenging issues facing society such as the battle of the sexes, war and violence, population growth and even the global obesity epidemic...

Semester 2Clayton

EAE3022Hydrogeology

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

Groundwater is a critical resource and an essential component of the natural environment. This unit addresses groundwater flow and the hydrological cycle, groundwater chemistry and the origins of solutes in water, use of isotopic tracers...

IMM3990Immunology in action research project

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit will provide high achievers a structured research experience by participating in a research project supervised by research academics within, or associated with, the Department of Immunology. Research projects can be selected from...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Clayton

IMM2022Immunology in health and disease

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

The immune system has a central role in many aspects of health and disease in both humans and animals. While the immune system is critical for protecting us from pathogens, it also has an important role in cancer surveillance and is the...

Semester 2Clayton

SCI1501Impact through science 1A

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Science

This inaugural level-one “Impact through science” unit sits at the core of the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours). It lays the groundwork for your academic and personal development, introducing two parallel modules:...

Semester 1Clayton

SCI1502Impact through science 1B

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Science

This is the second part of level-one Impact through science core studies of the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) . It consists of two modules, undertaken in parallel: leadership and the big issues of our time. In...

Semester 2Clayton

SCI2501Impact through science 2A

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces you to the world of innovation and its role in addressing the key challenges facing businesses and industries all over the world. You will be introduced to the key frameworks, stakeholders and considerations necessary...

Semester 1Clayton

SCI2502Impact through science 2B

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces you to the world of advocacy and its role in addressing the key challenges facing the global community. You are introduced to the key frameworks, considerations and stakeholders to help students critically evaluate the...

Semester 2Clayton

SCI3501Impact through science 3A

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

In this unit you will complete a domestic or international science based internship of three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours), where you will put into practice the knowledge, leadership and entrepreneurial skills developed...

Summer ASemester 1WinterSemester 2Summer BClayton

SCI3502Impact through science 3B

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

Impact through science 3B provides the opportunity for you to further cultivate your persuasive communication, leadership and entrepreneurial skills through a self-directed and real-world project. The aim of this extended project is for...

Semester 2Clayton

SCI4501Impact through science 4A: Research

UnitLevel 4|24 credit points|Science

By working with industry and/or academic partners you will complete an independent research project. You will gain authentic industry experience and an applied understanding of the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs. This unit...

Full yearClayton

SCI4502Impact through science 4B: Professional practice

UnitLevel 4|24 credit points|Science

As a team, you will collaboratively design and develop solutions to your industry partner’s real-world problem. You will gain exposure to professional practice and build industry partner relationships. This unit will build your practical...

Full yearClayton

SCI2030Indigenous science: Science through the eyes of Australia’s first peoples

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces you to the presence of science in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices and shows you the amazing traditions and technology that Australia’s first people developed over millennia. You will develop a deeper...

Semester 2Summer BClayton

MTH5830Industry placement

UnitLevel 5|24 credit points|Science

This unit is designed to provide you with industry experience and work-based learning. Through the placement, you will be able to apply financial thinking, modelling techniques and mathematical and statistical skills acquired throughout...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

ADS4100Industry research project

UnitLevel 4|24 credit points|Science

In this unit you will undertake a semester long research project in data science. The research project will embed you in a data science team in a government, industry or academic setting. This project will draw together the mathematical,...

Semester 2Clayton

CHM2911Inorganic and organic chemistry

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

Basic principles and key aspects of molecular design, synthesis, structure and reactivity of carbon based molecules, organo-transition metal chemistry and metal complexes with examples taken from important biological, industrial and...

Semester 1ClaytonMalaysia

PHY3012Integrative neuroscience

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

The major focus of this unit relates to neuronal plasticity associated with nervous system function in health and disease. Structural and functional changes in the nervous system occur throughout development, adulthood and in disease...

Semester 2Clayton

ANT1800Introduction to anatomy

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Science

This unit covers human anatomy in its broadest sense; to explore and understand structure and function at the macroscopic, microscopic (histological) and developmental (embryological) levels. Topographic studies will cover the morphology...

Semester 2Malaysia

ASP2062Introduction to astrophysics

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

An introduction to contemporary astrophysics, with a focus on the range of physical processes which shape the universe and the objects within. You will study the generation, propagation and absorption of radiation; star and planet...

Semester 2Clayton

EAE2122Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamics

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge to analyse various physical and dynamical processes in the atmosphere relevant to weather and climate. You will be introduced to the major processes leading to cloud and...

Semester 2Clayton