1. More Choice
UNSW offers more than 30 different Science areas to study - you can start in Year 1 with a broad range of courses, then choose your specialisation later. Science can be combined with minors from other areas of the University within the BSc (UAC 429000), or through Combined Degrees coupling Science with Arts, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Social Sciences and Education. High achieving students can also apply for the Entrepreneurs in Science program which offers students the opportunity to combine their Science degree with a Diploma in Innovation Management.

2. More Flexibility - start your studies in February OR July
Because our courses are completed within a single session, you can commence studies in either February or July. There is also flexibility to defer studies for a session or two.

3. Science is Universal
Science training at UNSW is recognised around the world. Science affects our everyday lives and is relevant in almost every profession. Science is a universal language and can transport you from Antarctica to Alaska for work or further study.

4. Great Career Outcomes
UNSW graduates are valued in the workplace and have great success in getting jobs and developing careers in all areas of industry, research and business. Science graduates from UNSW are valued in Australia and internationally, and are employed in a vast range of jobs including management, research, policy development, administration and communications. You choose your career path and we will give you the opportunities to develop the skills to achieve your goals.

5. Wide Experience
As well as the quality of UNSW education and training, employers recognise the skills and independence of UNSW graduates that can be gained through access to special educational facilities. These features include Lady Elliot Island (Barrier Reef), Smiths Lake, Fowlers Gap (for coastal and outback studies) and the telescopes at Siding Spring and in Antarctia. Work experience or study overseas are also features of UNSW degrees.

6. Committed Teachers
UNSW offers excellent teaching staff and facilities and Science has many award-winning teachers in its ranks. Due to its international reputation and modern facilities, UNSW attracts the leading researchers in all fields. Their enthusiasm and involvement at the forefront of scientific developments enrich the teaching programs and offer students excellent research opportunities on campus and all over the world.

7. Innovation in Research
UNSW is a leader in research - discovering new research to improve quality of life. UNSW researchers are leading the world in DNA technology, quantum computing, bioengineering, food innovation, weather prediction, kangaroo management, drug development, cosmology....the list goes on. Participating in research and sharing the excitement of our research teams are part of the Science@UNSW experience.

8. A Student Friendly Campus - life is more than study!
The UNSW campus offers students modern research and teaching facilities, with upgraded buildings, computing, sporting and social facilities. There are international eating places, an internet cafe, banks and shops. A Careers and Employment Service helps with casual work or more permanent placement, while the Housing Office provides assistance with accommodation on or off campus. More than 100 Clubs and Societies mean that there are great opportunities to meet students from other areas of the University. With 30,000 students on campus, there's always something happening.

9. Scholarships
UNSW offers a range of scholarships to Science students, including the prestigious Malcolm Chaikin Fellowship, the highest value undergraduate scholarship in Australia. Check out our website or contact the Scholoarships and Student Loans Unit (www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au; T 02 9385 3100).

10. Location, Location, Location
Studying at UNSW is a lifestyle - positioned near the city and the beaches of Coogee and Bondi, close to transport and shops and with abundant accommodation on and off campus. UNSW is accessible from anywhere in the Sydney area, via express buses from Central Railway Station as well as cross-city buses from Sydney's Inner West.