Bachelor of Space Science - Plan BP330P23

Bachelor of Space Science - Plan BP330P23

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Student type:
Entry score:

ATAR 70.60*

Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Part-time 6 years
Fees:

Commonwealth supported places

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Fees:

AU$40,320 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 110983G

To graduate you must complete the following. Note: all courses listed may not be available each semester.

You must complete a total of 288 credit points (e.g. Twenty-Four 12 credit point courses) as follows: 

- Year 1: Eight (8) Core courses (96 credit points); and 

- Year 2: Five (5) Core courses (84 credit points) and 12 credit points from the Science Options list; and

- Year 3: Five (5) Core courses (60 credit points); and

- Years 2 to 3: Total of 48 credit points comprising one of the available Minors, or Science Options and/or University Electives

Year One of Program
Complete 96 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Data for a Scientific World12ONPS2700City Campus
The World of Life Sciences12ONPS2699City Campus
Physical Sciences in Action12ONPS2701City Campus
A Calculus Toolbox for Scientists12MATH2469City Campus
Mechanics and Thermodynamics12PHYS1046City Campus
Introduction to Electromagnetism and Optics12PHYS2189City Campus
Space Exploration12PHYS2182City Campus
Vectors and Calculus12MATH1144City Campus
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete 60 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Materials Physics12PHYS2179City Campus
Rocket Science12PHYS2183City Campus
Satellites and Space Debris12GEOM2160City Campus
GNSS Surveying12GEOM2093City Campus
Programming Fundamentals for Scientists12COSC2676City Campus
ANDComplete 12 credit points from the Science Options list at the end of the program structure. ANDComplete 24 credit points from your chosen minor or the Science Options list at the end of the program structure.
AND
Year Three of Program
Complete 60 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Microgravity Science12PHYS2184City Campus
Classical & Quantum Mechanics12PHYS2178City Campus
Electromagnetism12PHYS2181City Campus
Astrophysics and Cosmology12PHYS2067City Campus
Applied Science Project 112ONPS2186City Campus
ANDComplete 12 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Applied Science Project 212ONPS2668City Campus
Science Work Experience 112ONPS2543City Campus
AND{Complete 24 credit points from your chosen Minor listed at the end of the program structure. ORComplete 24 credit points from the Science Options listed at the end of the program structure. ORComplete 12 credit points from the Science Options List and 12 credit points from any University Electives. ORComplete 24 credit points from any:University Elective
AND
Minor: Geospatial Science
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Applied Geospatial Techniques12GEOM2083City Campus
Mapping The World12GEOM2077City Campus
Spatial Information Science Fundamentals12GEOM1033City Campus
Geospatial Programming12GEOM2159City Campus
AND
Minor: Mathematics for Space Science
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Advanced Linear Algebra with Vector Calculus12MATH2311City Campus
Modelling with Differential Equations12MATH2138City Campus
Data Visualisation with R12MATH2237City Campus
Numerical Techniques12MATH2391City Campus
AND
Science Option List
List of Science Option Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Cell Biology and Biochemistry12BIOL2146City Campus
Plant and Animal Biology12BIOL2547City Campus
Microbiology and Immunology12BIOL2532City Campus
Chemistry Fundamentals 112CHEM1313City Campus
Chemistry Fundamentals 212CHEM1314City Campus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM12COSC2960City Campus
The Changing Environment12ENVI1146City Campus
Spatial Information Science Fundamentals12GEOM1033City Campus
Applied Geospatial Techniques12GEOM2083City Campus
Mapping The World12GEOM2077City Campus
Geospatial Programming12GEOM2159City Campus
Modelling with Differential Equations12MATH2138City Campus
Data Visualisation with R12MATH2237City Campus
Statistical Methodologies12MATH2201City Campus
Linear Models and Experimental Design12MATH2203City Campus
Advanced Linear Algebra with Vector Calculus12MATH2311City Campus
Numerical Techniques12MATH2391City Campus
Science Work Experience 112ONPS2543City Campus
Science Work Experience24ONPS2662City Campus
STEM for Sustainable Development12ONPS2702City Campus
Energy and Earth's Environment12PHYS2066City Campus
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