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Today's job market increasingly demands professionals with cutting-edge STEM expertise. As employment opportunities continue to expand – even in emerging fields we can't yet imagine – now is the perfect moment to develop the scientific knowledge that can lead to a rewarding, engaging and fulfilling career. La Trobe's Bachelor of Science program provides core scientific training while allowing you to explore your specific interests. Whether your passion lies in wildlife conservation, medical breakthroughs or environmental solutions, you can customize your studies through various majors and minors to prepare for your ideal scientific path. Guided by top academics and researchers, you'll gain comprehensive scientific knowledge – not just theories, but also the methodologies, practices and communication techniques used by scientists. Develop crucial abilities in problem-solving, teamwork and communication – all highly valued by employers – and apply them to devise creative solutions for global challenges.
Understand modern scientific approaches and the relationship between science and society. Utilize broad scientific knowledge across multiple disciplines, with specialized expertise in at least one area, to assess and solve real-world issues. Analyze information from various sources to clearly communicate scientific reasoning and findings to different audiences. Demonstrate both independent and collaborative learning abilities while working professionally in team settings. Maintain high standards of academic integrity and scientific rigor in conducting, assessing and reporting research.
Learn to interpret current data and forecast future trends through statistical analysis. Master experimental design, data collection and information synthesis. Acquire techniques for forecasting, strategic planning and extracting meaningful patterns from complex datasets.
At a minimum, you need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject pre-requisites
English language requirement:
IELTS: Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component