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Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.
Hands-on science experiences
Our science students are introduced to a variety of lab experiences across all majors from the first week of their studies.
Highlights
- Gain expertise in science and business to equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers.
Highlights
- Gain expertise in science and business to equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary to sell your abilities to a range of employers.
Why choose this course?
Through the combination of science and business, you will equip yourself for an exciting career at the cutting edge of scientific innovation within a range of public, private and nonprofit industries. Your business degree will give you a broad base of commercial knowledge as well as the opportunity to major in a specific business area. This understanding of business makes you more attractive to employers, even if you wish to work predominately in a science-based career.
Explore this course
Follow your passion with this unique double degree, merging the realms of science and business to equip you with a diverse skill set poised for success. Delve into core business principles while honing your expertise in a specific business area, amplifying your appeal to prospective employers across various industries.
Complemented by a robust science major, this program cultivates in-depth knowledge and practical skills, empowering you to tackle global challenges with innovation and foresight.
With a focus on ethical and sustainable practices, our program fosters entrepreneurial thinking, positioning you for a myriad of rewarding career opportunities.
In this double degree, you'll engage in both degree components simultaneously, ensuring a holistic educational experience. Within the Bachelor of Science, you will complete core units, select from Mathematics Core Unit Options, and pursue a major from a list of six different options. Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Business entails core units and a major in fields ranging from Accounting to Marketing.
Careers and outcomes
With a double degree in business and science you could gain employment as a consultant, laboratory manager, venture capitalist financier, marketer or project manager within firms developing and taking scientific research to the marketplace.
Professional recognition
Both degrees allow you to satisfy the requirements of membership of the relevant professional body for your chosen majors.
Other study options
Research pathways
Honours options
High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours) or ST10 Bachelor of Science (Honours).
Possible careers
- Account executive
- Accountant
- Advertising professional
- Analytical chemist
- Astrophysicist
- Banker
- Banking and finance professional
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biotechnologist
- Biotechnology scientist
- Business analyst
- Chemist
- Chemist industrial
- Coastal scientist
- Conservation biologist
- Ecologist
- Economist
- Environmental health officer
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental manager
- Exploration geologist
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Financial project manager
- Forensic biologist
- Forensic chemist
- Funds manager
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Geoscientist
- Government officer
- Human resource developer
- Human resource manager
- Hydrogeologist
- Industrial chemist
- International business specialist
- Inventor
- Investment manager
- Laboratory assistant
- Laboratory technician (chemistry)
- Life scientist
- Manager
- Mapping scientist/photogrammetrist
- Marine scientist
- Marketing officer/manager
- Medical physicist
- Microbiologist
- Mine geologist
- Molecular biologist
- Natural resource scientist
- Physicist
- Plant biotechnologist
- Policy officer
- Policy analyst
- Population ecologist
- Project manager
- Public relations officer/consultant
- Scientist
- Stockbroker
Students are required to complete a total of 384 credit points, comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor Science program, 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program, and 12 credit points of QUT You units.
Business component:
- eight Business School core units (96 credit points) *
- eight major core units (96 credit points)
*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accounting major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.
Science component:
- Science core units - 60 credit points
- Science major units - 120 credit points
QUT You - 12 credit points
Students are required to complete a total of 384 credit points, comprised of 180 credit points from the Bachelor Science program, 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Business program, and 12 credit points of QUT You units.
Business component:
- eight Business School Core units (96 credit points) *
- eight Major Core units (96 credit points)
*Accounting major students complete six business core units and 10 accounting major units to allow them to complete professional requirements.
Science component:
- Science core units - 60 credit points
- Science major units - 120 credit points
QUT You - 12 credit points
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- IX23
- QTAC code
- 419832
- CRICOS code
- 078352J
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
93.90
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Selection rank
94.40
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
84.10
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Selection rank
86.50
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
73.00
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Selection rank
73.55
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $12,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $37,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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Women in Science, Mathematics and IT Merit Scholarship
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- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
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- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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