Bachelor of Science - Logan
Program overview
| Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 | Bachelor of Science | BSc | Logan | |
| Host element | Duration | CRICOS code | Credit points | Semester/Trimester intakes |
| School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences | 3 years full-time | 011361F | 240CP | No intake |
| Program fees | ||||
About this program
Griffith's diverse and highly regarded Bachelor of Science programs not only teach the basic experimental, theoretical, computational and communication skills necessary for the practising scientist but also develop an appreciation of the place of scientific studies in the wider technological and social context.
You can choose one or both of the two majors offered at Logan:
Food Science
Food is a major industry worldwide. The provision and distribution of adequate, safe, high quality food to the world's population is a major issue. This major provides graduates with the opportunity of careers in this worldwide industry, and knowledge of the latest developments in science and technology and their application to the food industry. It integrates the study of food production, processing and quality management with biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology, which underpin advances in food science and the food industry.
Microbiology
Microbiology - the study of microbes (algae, protozoa, bacteria and fungi) and viruses - is one of the most important, exciting and career oriented areas in the biosciences. Microbes impact on all aspects of life - from human health and diseases to agriculture and industrial processes; from food and beverage production through to the quality and safety of our water, food and environment. Microbiologists are always in high demand and career opportunities are many and diverse. The Microbiology major provides graduates with the practical skills and knowledge for the study of micro-organisms and viruses. Advanced skills and professional knowledge in the areas of virology and in clinical, industrial, food and environmental microbiology are developed in preparation for professional careers.
Alternatively, you can transfer to the Nathan or Gold Coast campus to undertake another major such as:
- Applied Biology (Gold Coast)
- Applied Mathematics (Nathan)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Nathan)
- Chemistry (Nathan)
- Ecotourism (Gold Coast)
- Environmental Science (Gold Coast)
- Marine Biology (Gold Coast)
- Medicinal Chemistry (Nathan or Gold Coast)
- Molecular Microbiology (Gold Coast)
- Physics (Nathan)
- Science (Gold Coast)
- Science, Technology and Society (Nathan)
Professional recognition
As a biology graduate, you will qualify for membership in the following organisations:
- Australian Biotechnology Society
- Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Australian Society for Microbiology.
As a chemistry graduate, you will qualify for Royal Australian Chemical Institute membership.
As a physics graduate, you will qualify for Australian Institute of Physics
membership.
Career opportunities
As a science graduate, depending on the major you have studied, your career options include analytical laboratories, biochemist, biological scientist, chemist, coastal management, environmental consulting, environmental management, food and quality control industries, mathematician, marine research, microbiologist, molecular biologist, physicist, pollution control sales and scientific services, scientific officer (in government research organisations, hospitals, medical research institutes, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and public service), teaching, training and interpretation, tourism and wildlife.
Another option is undertaking a fourth-year research honours degree in science. This can lead to further research higher degrees such as a PhD and to an international career as a professional research scientist.