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.