Science and Innovation

Overview

Overview

Combining science and innovation in a double degree has a great potential to lead to exciting and diverse career opportunities. Many of the world's most pressing issues – such as climate change, healthcare, food security and sustainable energy – require multidisciplinary solutions achieved by combining technical knowhow with an innovation mindset.

During your studies you'll gain the skills to identify novel opportunities, develop disruptive technologies, and create new products or services that transform businesses and societies. You might start your own ventures based on scientific discoveries or bring fresh perspectives to existing industries through innovative approaches.

In Science, you’ll develop core expertise in your major and choose a specialisation that either deepens your knowledge in one subject or broadens your expertise across a range of subjects – such as climate change, mining, environmental management, food science, forensic studies and industrial optimisation.

In Innovation, you’ll study business management and innovation fundamentals. You'll then complete a set of transformational experiences – including development of a sustainable business innovation project, an interactive study tour or an international experience – where you can apply your knowledge and demonstrate your skills as a future-focused problem solver.

Science majors

• Agricultural Science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Coastal and Marine Science
• Data Science
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Food Science
• Information and Communication Technology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Software Development

Specialisations

You’ll combine your science major with one of these specialisations:

• Actuarial Mathematics
• Advanced Geophysical Methods
• Agricultural and Environmental Genetics
• Agricultural Science
• Agriculture Extension
• Analytical and Forensic Chemistry
• Applied Finance
• Applied Physics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Astrophysics
• Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemistry
• Chemistry of Sustainable Development
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Geoscience
• Environmental Management
• Food Science
• Industrial Mathematics
• Information and Communication Technology
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Internet of Things
• Marine Science
• Materials Science
• Mathematical Physics
• Mine Planning and Operations
• Mining and Metallurgical Operations
• Mining Geoscience
• Optimisation
• Pre-Masters Secondary Teaching
• Statistical Data Science

What you'll learn

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in two fields of study that, while broadly equivalent in level to advanced textbooks, includes aspects informed by knowledge and innovation at the forefront of the field.
• apply multidisciplinary knowledge to solve complex challenges within their field of study and at local, regional and global scales, demonstrating competencies in using creative and innovative thinking, problem solving, and devising and communicating evidence-based arguments, to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• understand the constructs of the scientific method, academic communication, and innovation thinking and apply these principles in representative exercises using digital technologies.
• gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their fields of study) to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues, showing awareness of the diversity of global and cultural perspectives, and how these affect the practice of science, business and industry.
• demonstrate an inclusive mindset by appreciating the importance of cultural diversity and its impact on the practice of science, and of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and associated advocacy for Indigenous and First Nations‐based stewardship.
• demonstrate industry readiness by developing future-focussed capabilities including a global, responsible, innovative and technology (GRIT) mindset, and displaying a high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member.