Do you want to make solar energy more efficient, create new technology in robotics or even develop materials to support the growth of human cells? Are you a high-achieving student interested in becoming an innovator and a future leader in engineering?
Our research and development (R&D) degree is right choice for you.
This elite engineering degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to get involved in many project based research courses in engineering.
You can study the fundamental engineering courses while you are immersed in research groups covering mechatronics, solar energy, materials and manufacturing or computer vision.
This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems.
With a myriad of majors and minors, craft a science degree that is uniquely yours with the ANU Bachelor of Science.
You’ll have the opportunity to experiment in our state-of-the-art laboratories while being mentored by leading scientists. You’ll have the flexibility to go on fieldtrips, take your studies overseas, or try an internship.
Whether your passion lies in marine science or mathematics, physics or psychology, you’ll be able to explore your interests and follow your passions with our most flexible science degree.
Find out more about our science study areas, degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.
Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.
After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.
Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.
The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.
Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.
Our graduates work in many organisations including ABB, Accenture,
Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy
Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas,
Telstra, Thales and Toyota.
Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.
After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.
Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.
The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.
Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.
Our graduates work in many organisations including ABB, Accenture,
Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy
Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas,
Telstra, Thales and Toyota.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. professionally apply systematic engineering methods to design optimised and sustainable solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary real-world engineering problems.
2. formulate and evaluate solutions to engineering problems by selecting and applying theoretical principles and methods from the underpinning physical, mathematical and information sciences.
3. proficiently apply advanced technical knowledge and appropriate tools in at least one field of engineering specialisation.
4. identify and critically evaluate current developments and emerging trends within at least one field of engineering specialisation.
5. understand the contextual factors that influence professional engineering practice, and identify the potential societal, ethical, and environmental impact of engineering activities.
6. communicate effectively with colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication media and tools.
7. engage in independent research and investigation at the leading edge of the discipline through the application and synthesis of research-based knowledge and research methods.
8. engage effectively in critical reflection and independent learning to continue practicing at the forefront of the discipline.
9. work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve engineering outcomes at a high standard.
Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Science, graduates will be able to:
- develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in educational and professional contexts;
- use a range of skills and methods to identify, analyse and respond to problems and issues;
- convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways;
- work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives;
- exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
Further Information
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College — Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College — Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
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More information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found HERE.
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The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 99
- QLD Band:
- 1
- International Baccalaureate:
- 42
Domestic applicant entry requirements
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on an ATAR equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Pathways
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) might be a pathway for students who meet the Maths pre-requisites but do not have the required score for direct entry into this program.
Eligible students should enrol into a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and if they can maintain a High Distinction average in their first year, they may be approved to transfer into the R&D program in their second year.
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major), NSW: Mathematics or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
There are no formal program prerequisites and many first-year science courses assume little specific knowledge. The exceptions are:
- For many of the biology majors, chemistry is a requirement, therefore it is recommended that students have at least an ACT minor (but preferably a major) in chemistry, or successful completion of a bridging course in chemistry, or multistrand science in NSW, or equivalent. Chemistry is essential for all later-year courses in the biological streams of biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology and immunology, molecular genetics, animal and human physiology, and some parts of botany and neuroscience. A bridging course is available in February details can be obtained through science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
- CHEM1101: ACT major in Chemistry, or successful completion of a bridging course in chemistry, or multistrand science in NSW, or equivalent, is required. Chemistry is essential for all later-year courses in chemistry. A bridging course is available in February details can be obtained through science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
- MATH1003: Assumed knowledge: ACT Mathematical Methods (major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/ Specialist Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent
- MATH1005: ACT Mathematical Methods (major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/ Specialist Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent
- MATH1013: A satisfactory pass in ACT Specialist Mathematics Major - Minor or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent. Students with a good pass in ACT Mathematical Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent will be considered
- MATH1115: A satisfactory pass in ACT Specialist Mathematics double major or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or equivalent. Students with excellent marks in either ACT Specialist Mathematics major-minor or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent may be permitted to enrol
- PHYS1101: There is a corequisite of MATH1013/1115. See the entries above. There is no formal physics prerequisite but preparation is assumed and recommended. Recommended preparation is - NSW: a high standard in 2 unit physics or a multistrand science; ACT: a high standard in physics (major).
Adjustment Factors
A maximum of 5 equity adjustments apply to programs with a minimum selection rank of 98 or higher. Visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Science - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $45,600.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 156 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
12 units contribute towards the requirement of the other double degree component
The 156 units must include:
84 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
PHYS1013 Physics of Materials
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design
ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design
ENGN2228 Signals and Systems
ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design
ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods)
ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 units)
ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management
ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations
ENGN4712 Engineering Research & Development Project (12 units)
12 units from the following BE R&D project courses
ENGN2707 Engineering Research and Development Project
ENGN3706 Engineering Research and Development Project
ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project (6 or 12 units)
ENGN4706 Engineering Research and Development Project
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
A minimum of 6 units from completion of one or more courses from the following list:
ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics
ENGN2219 Computer Architecture and Simulation
48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the course requirements listed above:
Electronic and Communication Systems
Mechanical and Material Systems
Students must achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree.
Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree program.
Honours
Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
Honours Grade Calculation
HONS4700 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course, as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:
WAM = (∑¦?mark*UoC*weighting?)/(∑¦?UoC*weighting?)
Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): ENGN1211, COMP1100 or 1730, MATH1013 or 1115,MATH1014 or 1116 and PHYS1013.
Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN1217, ENGN1218, ENGN2217, ENGN2218, ENGN2219, ENGN2222, ENGN2228.
Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2300, ENGN2301, ENGN3300, ENGN3301, ENGN3200.
Engineering Discipline (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series and ENGN4000-series electives, , ENGN2706, ENGN2707, ENGN3706, ENGN3712, ENGN4706, ENGN4712 and ENGN4300.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Actuarial Studies:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) component of this double degree:
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics:
12 units required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Biotechnology:
12 units of 3000-level ENGN courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete “12 units of elective Science courses at 3000/4000 level’ in the Bachelor of Biotechnology component of this double degree
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Administration:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Business Administration component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Economics component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability
12 units from completion of courses from the subject area COMP and ENGN required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives from the Science Course List for the Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Finance:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Finance component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Information Technology component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists towards the requirement to complete a minimum of 6 units of further courses from the subject area COMP
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of International Security Studies:
12 units from completion of any courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards 24 units of university electives for the Bachelor of International Security Studies component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Languages
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Languages component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences:
12 units from completion of courses from the subject area COMP and ENGN required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the 24 units of electives from the Science Course List required for the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Pacific Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards 24 units of university electives for the Bachelor of Pacific Studies component of this double degree:
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Psychology):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards 12 units of 1000-level courses from the Science Course List for the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Statistics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Statistics component of this double degree:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics & Applications I
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics & Applications II
Majors
Biomedical Systems
Electronic and Communication Systems
Mechanical and Material Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Photonic Systems
Renewable Energy Systems
The major in Photonic Systems Is not available in a Flexible Double Degree, with the exception of the double degree with the Bachelor of Science
Minors
Biomedical Systems
Electronic and Communication Systems
Mechanical and Material Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Photonic Systems
Renewable Energy Systems
Sustainable Systems
Elective Study
Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.
The Bachelor of Science flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 30 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses from the Science course list
A minimum of 96 units must come from completion of courses from the Science course list
The 96 units must include:
48 units from completion of one of the following Science majors:
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biological Anthropology
Cell & Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Geography
Human Biology
Human Evolutionary Biology
Marine Science
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Finance
Mathematical Modelling
Mathematics
Resource and Environmental Management
Physics
Psychology
Quantitative Biology
Quantitative Environmental Modelling
Science Communication
Statistics
Sustainability Studies
Water Science
Either:
24 units from the completion of one of the following Science minors / specialisations:
Abnormal Psychology Minor
Advanced Chemistry Specialisation
Advanced Mathematics Specialisation
Advanced Physics Specialisation
Advanced Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics Specialisation
Applied Statistics Minor
Astronomy and Astrophysics Specialisation
Biology Minor
Biochemistry Specialisation
Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Biological Anthropology Minor
Biological Neuropsychology Minor
Biomedical Science Specialisation
Chemistry Minor
Climate Science and Policy Minor
Cognitive Psychology Minor
Computer Science Minor
Developmental Psychology Minor
Earth and Marine Science Minor
Earth Physics Specialisation Minor
Environmental Geology Specialisation
Environmental Policy Minor
Evolution and Ecology Specialisation
Forest Science and Policy Minor
Genetics Specialisation
Geochemistry and Petrology Specialisation
Geography Minor
Geophysics and Geology Specialisation
Human Ecology Minor
Mathematical Physics Specialisation
Mathematics Minor
Microbiology and Immunology Specialisation
Neuroscience and Physiology Specialisation
Optics Specialisation
Philosophy and Science Minor
Physics Minor
Plant Science Specialisation
Professional Science Engagement Specialisation
Psychology Specialisation
Science Communication Minor
Social Psychology Minor
Soil and Land Management Minor
Sustainable Development Minor
Water Science and Policy Minor
24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
Or:
48 units from completion of a second Science majors, listed above
A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements.
In such cases, an equal number of units must come from the completion of additional courses from the Science course list.
Majors
Bachelor of Science Majors
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Science Minors
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Science Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1013 Physics of Materials 6 units | MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1013; | Other degree course 6 units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1014; | Other Degree course 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units | ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 6 units | COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units | Other degree course 6 units |
| ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics 6 units | ENGN2228 Signal Processing 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | |
| Year 3 48 units | ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design 6 units | ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods) 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units |
| ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis 6 units | Engineering major course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | |
| Year 4 48 units | ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management 6 units | ENGN3706 Engineering Research & Development Project 6 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units |
| ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations 6 units | ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project 6 to 12 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | |
| Year 5 48 units | ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project 6 to 12 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units |
| ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project 6 to 12 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | Other degree course 6 units |
Honours
Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
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As a high-achieving student in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)(R&D) program you have chosen a unique and exciting interdisciplinary engineering degree. This four year degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to study a number of research projects, giving you exposure to cutting edge research with leading researchers, as well as studying the fundamental engineering courses.
This degree can be also studied as a double degree with many complementary disciplines.
Single degree
- This degree requires 192 units
- One Engineering major (48 units)
- 30 units of research projects
- 36 units of elective courses which may be used to study an Engineering minor (24 units) or another engineering major, or a range of courses from any ANU College.
Double degree
- This degree requires a total of 144 units
- One Engineering major (48 units)
- 30 units of research projects
- 12 units of courses are double counted into both degrees
About this degree
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 32 courses across your whole degree of four years duration.
- The BE(R&D) has many compulsory courses due to its professional accreditation.
- In the single degree you will have 36 units (six courses) of electives. You may use these to study an Engineering minor or a range of courses from any ANU College.
- There are no electives in the double degree - your other degree requirements use up all of these. You should note that there are limitations in the number of double degrees available with the BE(R&D). Because it only has 36 units of electives, 12 units of courses need to be double counted to both the BE(R&D) and the other degree. Details about which these course are can be found in the BE(R&D) FDD rules.
Enrolment Status
While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- Note that if you are commencing in July you should send an email to <studentadmin.cecs[at]anu.edu.au> for advice about your enrolment or attend an enrolment advice session at the university in the week before semester commences.
MATHS
- Students who excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at school should read the following: You may choose to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116 (honours maths) in place of MATH1013 and MATH1014. These courses are significantly more difficult and will likely mean a higher workload, but they will give you a much deeper understanding of underlying mathematical concepts, which may be beneficial for your future studies. You are strongly encouraged to seriously consider this option.
- Students who have not taken Physics in Year 11 and 12 should read the following: If you have not undertaken Physics in Year 11 and 12, you should consider enrolling in PHYS1001 Foundations in Physics (if you have a free university elective available) prior to enrolling in PHYS1013 Physics of Materials, or taking an intensive online course prior to commencement of your University studies.
- For your computing courses, you can complete either COMP1100 or COMP1730, and these are available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
There are a number of Engineering majors and minors for you to choose from. The good news is that you do not need to make any decisions about these until third year. Just follow the first year enrolment pattern for single and double degrees. If you want more information about majors and minors you can have a look at the BE(R&D) Degree Requirements on the 'Programs and Courses' website.
Electives
There is one elective in your first year of study. If you are in a flexible double degree and need to take more than one course from your other degree during first year, you should consider doing COMP1730 in your 2nd year thus freeing up an elective in second semester of first year.
Study Options
Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours) Single Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1013 Physics of Materials 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1115; | Elective Course 6 Units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1116; | COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units OR COMP1130; |
Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours) Double Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1013 Physics of Materials 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1115; | Other Degree course |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1116; | Other Degree course |
Academic Advice
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BE(R&D) half of the double degree.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Student Enquiries at studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au
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Do you have boundless
interests you can't pin down? Are you curious about parasites and planets and
everything in between?
Explore the endless possibilities of astronomy and astrophysics, biological anthropology, biology, chemistry, climate science, computer science, earth science, environmental policy, evolution and ecology, genetics, geography, immunology, marine science, mathematics and statistics, natural resource management and sustainability, physics, plant science, psychology and neuroscience, and science communication (just to name a few).
Whatever you choose to study, you will gain transferrable skills in critical thinking, analysis, investigation and evidenced-based decision making.
With the ANU Bachelor of Science you have the flexibility to explore all your interests, tailoring a program for the direction you choose to take science.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
- A minimum of 30 units 3000 level Science courses
- One Science major (48 units)
- One Science minor, specialisation or a second Science major ( /48 units)
- Other courses from Science course list or another ANU College (maximum non-science allowed 48 units)
Double degree
- The Bachelor of Science in a double degree requires 96 units Science courses
- A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
- A minimum of 30 units 3000 level Science courses
- One Science major (48 units)
- One Science minor, specialisation or a second Science major (24units/48 units)
- Other courses from the Science course list
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Science single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take one Science major (8 courses) and one Science minor (or specialisation) (4 courses), and four Science electives (4 courses). If you'd like to, you can use your Science electives to extend your Science minor into a second Science major. You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU (science or non-science courses). You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Science double degree program you will study a total of 96 units of Science course. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Science degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take
one Science major (8 courses) and one Science minor (or specialisation) (4
courses), and four Science electives (4 courses). If you'd like to, you
can use your Science electives to extend your Science minor into a second Science
major.
The maximum period for completion of the degree program is 10 years from the date of first enrolment in the program. The 10 years includes periods of leave.
Where there is mention of Science courses, majors, minors and specialisations this refers to courses, majors, minors and specialisations that are offered by the College of Health and Medicine and College of Science as well as some that are offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Business and Economics and College of Arts and Social Sciences as listed below.
Courses offered by College of Health and Medicine and College of Science include any courses commencing with the following codes:
ASTR BIOL CHEM EMSC ENVS MATH NEUR PHYS PSYC SCNC SCOM VCUGCourses offered by other ANU Colleges can be found on the Science Course List.
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as SCNC1234.
- A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential Science major
- You need to enrol in courses for at least one potential Science minor or a second potential Science major
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Science half of the double degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
A course can only ever be counted toward one major or minor.
Exception: A maximum of 12 units of 1000 level courses can count toward two majors that share common first year requirements.
There are over sixty Science majors, minors and specialisations available for you to study, from Astronomy and Astrophysics to Water Science. You can find all the possibilities on our Program and Courses website.
If you aren’t sure what you want to study for your whole degree, that’s fine. You don’t need to commit to majors or minors until after your first year. Using electives can help to keep your options open.
There are two main ways to choose courses for majors and minors:
- Choose from the list of Science majors and minors and see what first year courses you need to enrol in.
- Choose from the list of first-year Science courses and see what majors and minors they count towards.
Electives
While you only need to enrol in courses for one Science major and one Science minor, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Science majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for a Science major, and a Science minor or second Science major, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College at the University if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Science program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Science - single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science with one Science Major and one Science minor.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | 1000 level course Science Major 6 units | 1000 level Science elective or minor course 6 units | Science or non-science elective 6 units | Science or non-science elective 6 units |
| 1000 level course Science Major 6 units | 1000 level Science elective or minor course 6 units | Science or non-science elective 6 units | Science or non-science elective 6 units |
Bachelor of Science - double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (degree A) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Science (degree B).Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | 1000 level course Science Major 6 units | 1000 level Science elective or minor course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
| 1000 level course Science Major 6 units | 1000 level Science elective or minor course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information on prerequisites and Science disciplines you can:
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View our program presentation videos located on our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor here or by calling Science Central on 6125 2809.