Bachelor of Space Science - Plan BP330P23

Bachelor of Space Science - Plan BP330P23

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Student type:
Entry score:

ATAR 70.15*

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$43,200 (2026 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

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Data for a Scientific World 12 ONPS2700 City Campus
The World of Life Sciences 12 ONPS2699 City Campus
Physical Sciences in Action 12 ONPS2701 City Campus
A Calculus Toolbox for Scientists 12 MATH2469 City Campus
Mechanics and Thermodynamics 12 PHYS1046 City Campus
Introduction to Electromagnetism and Optics 12 PHYS2189 City Campus
Space Exploration 12 PHYS2182 City Campus
Vectors and Calculus 12
MATH1144 City Campus
MATH1143 Bundoora Campus

Complete 60 credit points from the following:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Materials Physics 12 PHYS2179 City Campus
Rocket Science 12 PHYS2183 City Campus
Satellites and Space Debris 12 GEOM2160 City Campus
Geodesy 12 GEOM2175 City Campus
Programming Fundamentals for Scientists 12 COSC2676 City Campus

AND

Complete 12 credit points from the Science Options list at the end of the program structure.

AND

Complete 24 credit points from your chosen minor or the Science Options list at the end of the program structure.

Complete 60 credit points from the following:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Microgravity Science 12 PHYS2184 City Campus
Classical & Quantum Mechanics 12 PHYS2178 City Campus
Electromagnetism 12 PHYS2181 City Campus
Astrophysics and Cosmology 12 PHYS2067 City Campus
Applied Science Project 1 12 ONPS2186 City Campus

AND

Complete 12 credit points from the following:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Applied Science Project 2 12 ONPS2668 City Campus
Science Work Experience 1 12 ONPS2543 City Campus

AND (

Complete 24 credit points from your chosen Minor listed at the end of the program structure.

OR Part C.5 OR

Complete 24 credit points from the Science Options listed at the end of the program structure.

Complete 12 credit points from the Science Options List and 12 credit points from any University Electives.

OR

Complete 24 credit points from any:

University Elective

)

Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Applied Geospatial Techniques 12 GEOM2083 City Campus
Mapping The World 12 GEOM2077 City Campus
Spatial Information Science Fundamentals 12 GEOM1033 City Campus
Geospatial Programming 12 GEOM2159 City Campus

Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Advanced Linear Algebra with Vector Calculus 12 MATH2311 City Campus
Modelling with Differential Equations 12 MATH2138 City Campus
Data Visualisation with R 12 MATH2237 City Campus
Numerical Techniques 12 MATH2391 City Campus

List of Science Option Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Cell Biology and Biochemistry 12
BIOL2146 City Campus
BIOL1159 Bundoora Campus
Plant and Animal Biology 12 BIOL2547 City Campus
Microbiology and Immunology 12
BIOL2532 City Campus
BIOL2531 Bundoora Campus
Chemistry Fundamentals 1 12 CHEM1313 City Campus
Chemistry Fundamentals 2 12 CHEM1314 City Campus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM 12
COSC2960 City Campus
COSC3094 Bundoora Campus
The Changing Environment 12 ENVI1146 City Campus
Spatial Information Science Fundamentals 12 GEOM1033 City Campus
Applied Geospatial Techniques 12 GEOM2083 City Campus
Mapping The World 12 GEOM2077 City Campus
Geospatial Programming 12 GEOM2159 City Campus
Modelling with Differential Equations 12 MATH2138 City Campus
Data Visualisation with R 12 MATH2237 City Campus
Statistical Methodologies 12 MATH2201 City Campus
Linear Models and Experimental Design 12 MATH2203 City Campus
Advanced Linear Algebra with Vector Calculus 12 MATH2311 City Campus
Numerical Techniques 12 MATH2391 City Campus
Science Work Experience 1 12 ONPS2543 City Campus
Science Work Experience 1 24 ONPS2662 City Campus
STEM for Sustainable Development 12
ONPS2702 City Campus
ONPS2749 Bundoora Campus
Energy and Earth's Environment 12 PHYS2066 City Campus
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