UNSW is moving into the 21st century with new developments in Science to provide all our students with the education and skills required to take advantage of the multitude of career opportunities arising from new investments, innovations and industries.

Science has never before been so important to the development of the modern world. With greater investments in Science, new industries, new social expectations and growing environmental pressures, the need for skillful and innovative Science graduates in Australia is greater than ever before.

At UNSW we offer a wide range of degrees from flexible to structured programs. A student can focus entirely on Science or can combine a Science degree with other disciplines such as Engineering, Commerce, Arts, Education, Social Sciences or Law. Whichever program you choose, a Science qualification from UNSW is ranked highly both in Australia and internationally.

Science is about innovation, curiosity, observation, asking why things happen as they do and finding out how they happen. It's about exploring our surroundings, from genes to new galaxies beyond our own; Science provides us with knowledge that takes us into the future. Knowledge about how a cell functions helps us find out how to fight diseases; understanding the interactions between land, sea and the atmosphere helps us manage our coastline for the future. Scientific research is the foundation behind the high standard of living we enjoy today, from the power that runs our homes to the management of our precious natural resources.

A degree in Science gives you options for now and for the future. It guarantees you lifetime skills that will be useful not only in a scientific environment but in many professions -creativity, problem-solving ability and critical thinking are valued in any workplace.

A Science degree offers an intellectual challenge that qualifies you for a huge diversity of careers. Science builds wealth -for countries, communities and individuals. Through creative thinking, innovation and the confidence to take new ideas through to new industries.

Study Science at UNSW and give yourself the opportunity to understand and benefit from future scientific innovations and to contribute to the technological development of society in the new millennium.

We wish you the best of luck for your studies this year and beyond. We invite you to contact us with your questions about university study and look forward to welcoming you to Science at UNSW in 2005.