Study Science at the University of Sydney
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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in 2021 and 2022.
Students commencing some subject areas in this course in 2021 and 2022 are required to commence their studies in-person on campus. Remote study is not available for the following subject areas:
Applicants will be eligible for admission for these subject areas only if they are able to demonstrate they are physically present in Australia on the date specified in the offer made to them by the University.
About this course
Exclusive to high-achieving students with an ATAR (or equivalent) of 98+, the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) program is an opportunity to challenge yourself alongside your most promising and talented peers.
The Dalyell Scholars program allows you to collaborate and network with like-minded world influencers.
In your first year, you'll gain essential knowledge in the fundamental sciences with broad subjects, including mathematics, and the option to choose units outside of the sciences. In second and third years you'll specialise in your chosen program with the option to take subjects from across the University. Throughout the four years of the Bachelor of Advanced Studies you'll complete a second major and get involved in cross-disciplinary, community, professional, research or entrepreneurial project work.
Throughout your degree you will also undertake exclusive Dalyell units of study that cover research showcases and methods and give you an opportunity to mentor.
In addition to completing distinctive Dalyell units of study with other high achievers, you will have access to enrichment opportunities including:
Also available within the Dalyell stream is a special program in mathematical sciences for students who are looking for a career in maths and statistics.
Bachelor of Advanced Studies Streams
You can undertake the 'parent' version of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies, or you may be interested in undertaking one of the streamed versions of the course:
For your second major you may wish to select your subjects from our academic schools:
In the final year of your degree, you have two options, Advanced Coursework OR Honours:
You are required to choose one major from the faculty listing below and a second major or minor either from your faculty options or from our shared pool of majors and minors.
Honours subject areas: Only available to students who meet the eligibility criteria for the honours pathway. Minimum WAM and additional entry requirements apply.
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place. Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.
For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.
Refer to the UAC website . Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Visit the How to apply page for detailed information on if you need to apply directly to the University or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). If you are a direct applicant, when you are ready to apply select the `Apply’ button on this course page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Direct applicants:
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
You can undertake the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Daylell Scholars) full-time over four years or part-time over eight years.
To complete the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Daylell Scholars) you must complete a total 192 credit points (cp) worth of units of study. A typical unit of study has a value of 6cp. Full-time students normally enrol in 48 cp worth of units each year. Each student is required to complete two majors, at least one from Science Table A.
The combined degree incorporates either an embedded Honours program of study for those who qualify or 4 x 4000-level coursework and project units that deepen your knowledge of your discipline area(s), and provide further experiential opportunities such as research, industry, or community related projects.
Science Daylell scholars will also offered the opportunity to complete 12 credit points of distinctive Dalyell units of study within the degree. This will include 2 x 2cp showcase units, a 6cp Research Methods unit and either a 2cp mentorship or research project. Dalyell Scholars in Science will also tailor their own suite of enrichment opportunities, from: acceleration within their major or to masters level study in the student’s discipline; additional third level and fourth level enrichment units of study outside of the student’s discipline; mentoring and professional skills development; a global mobility experience and access to high achiever programs in mathematical sciences.
You may exit Dalyell stream at any time and an average mark of 75 s to be maintained for progression through the degree in the Dalyell stream.Should the average not be maintained, students will be moved out of the stream but remain in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars including Mathematical Sciences)
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | Maths Maths Major 1 Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Elective Research Showcase (Dalyell unit) Open Learning Environment unit |
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| 2 | Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Research Methods (Dalyell unit) Open Learning Environment unit |
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| 3 | HMajor 1 Major 1 Major 2 Major 2 Major 2 Major 2 Elective Research Showcase Mentoring (Dalyell unit) Open Learning Environment unit |
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| 4 | 4000-level coursework 4000-level project 4000-level project 4000-level project |
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For Dalyell Scholars: Mathematics Advanced and/or higher (depending on units of study selected), other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.
For Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics Extension 2, other assumed knowledge depends on majors or units of study chosen.
Admission as a Dalyell scholar is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors. To be considered for admission as a Dalyell scholar via an admission pathway, as a guide, the following minimum ATARs are required:
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3). For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
The mathematical sciences program is only available in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Dalyell) stream.
Most majors are recognised by the relevant professional association. For example, if you complete a major in chemistry you are eligible for graduate membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
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