Course overview
Advanced Science is an academically elite, honours degree course in which you will tailor your study to your interests in science, technology and mathematics.
During your course, you will have access to world-class research groups, work-integrated learning, industry engagement, student-led projects and accelerated learning pathways.
This course is unique in Western Australia in its multidisciplinary, project-based learning and scientific professional practice involving entrepreneurship, communication and leadership skills. These attributes are essential for delivering effective, innovative responses to changing industry and employment circumstances.
You’ll graduate with the skills to be a STEM leader who can apply advanced, multidisciplinary knowledge to address major science challenges.
These are the advanced science majors that you can choose from:
Professional accreditation and recognition
See the course pages of the individual majors.
Why study at Curtin?
Broad career options
This course equips you with leadership and entrepreneurial skills so that you can contribute to science innovation.
High-impact research centres
Curtin hosts numerous esteemed groups and centres undertaking high-impact research, ranging from agriculture to space sciences.
Work experience
Benefit from work-integrated learning opportunities from your second year.
Your student experience
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll gain core knowledge in your discipline and have a choice of elective units that align with your career goals. Electives enable you to study a minor or a specialisation, or delve deeper into your major.
From second year, you’ll build your expertise through year-long projects, embedded in Curtin research groups or with external organisations.
You’ll also benefit from multidisciplinary collaborations with your academic peers from across our Advanced Science majors.
In your final year, you’ll conduct a self-directed honours project that contributes new knowledge to your field.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
These are the choice of majors available to you:
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- any course-specific requirements
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- English language requirement.
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$9,200*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
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