UNSW Science Undergraduate guide 2019 | Page 4

Duration 4 years

2018 Lowest Rank * 95.00 2019 GE Rank ¹ 96.00

Assumed knowledge Mathematics Extension 1 . Mathematics Extension 2 is recommended

Structure

Satisfy your passion for the power of mathematics with a degree that not only offers the flexibility to study courses from across the university but also includes an honours year . Then enjoy career demand from numerous industries including banking and finance , insurance , education , research and management consulting .

Majors

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Advanced Statistics Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics

· Quantitative Risk * * This study plan is by invitation only

Career opportunities

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Accountant Actuary Banking Computing Economist Education and research Environmental modelling Government Information technology Insurance and investment Market researcher Meteorology Oceanography Science and technology-related industry Statistician

· Technician

Duration 4 years

2018 Lowest Rank * 95.00 2019 GE Rank ¹ 96.00

Assumed knowledge Mathematics and Chemistry plus one or more of Biology , Earth & Environmental Science , Physics or Mathematics Extension 1 ( depending on chosen area of study )

This degree offers you a comprehensive exploration of your chosen area of science . It begins with foundation courses in biology , chemistry , physics and maths , then splits into majors , and concludes with an honours year . Students can also choose free electives from across the university .

Majors

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Advanced Physical Oceanography Advanced Physics Anatomy Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Climate Dynamics Climate Systems Science Earth Science Ecology Genetics Geography

· Marine and Coastal Science

Materials Science Mathematics

· Microbiology

Neuroscience Pathology Pharmacology Physiology Psychology Statistics

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Vision Science

· Molecular and Cell Biology

Career opportunities

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Research institutes Start-up innovation companies University or industry in Australia or overseas Technology management Analysis in business or finance Psychology Medical research and development Environmental protection

· Forensic science

Structure

Duration 3 years

2018 Lowest Rank * 80.00 + Interview 2019 GE Rank ¹ 80.00 + Interview

Assumed knowledge Mathematics . Physics is recommended

Structure

1 Aviation Flying elective course

21 Aviation Flying Core courses

2 General Education non-science courses

Fly high whilst receiving pilot training to the highest commercial standards with over 200 hours of flight and simulator experience . You ’ ll learn the core science behind aviation management and graduate with the minimum of a Commercial Pilot Licence ( multi-engine command instrument rating ) and an Air Transport Pilot Licence ( Frozen ).

Career opportunities

Become a pilot for regional or major commercial airlines , training centre , and charter flights , or be an aerial surveyor .

This degree is professionally recognised .

Important information

You will need to pay for the flight training costs portion of this degree . In 2019 , the anticipated standard cost of flight training to obtain the minimum of a Commercial Pilot License ( CPL ), Instrument Rating - Multi Engine Aeroplane , and ATPL ( Frozen ) is approximately A $ 138,000 . Additional flying costs will be incurred depending on a student ’ s choice of third year flying practicum and if more than the 200 flight hours are required to achieve proficiency in any aspect of the flight training .

In addition to your ATAR ( or equivalent ), Aviation ( Flying ) requires an application directly to the UNSW School of Aviation , an interview and students will need to obtain a Class 1 Civil Aviation Authority ( CASA ) medical examination before flying training commences in second year .