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Bachelor of Science -SMAH (Honours) (Environmental Chemistry)

Understand our natural world. Investigate global issues. Develop research skills.

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Campus

Wollongong

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

1 year full-time

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 003126F
UOW: 741

Overview

Join one of humanity’s greatest collective endeavours when you study a degree in science at UOW. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to explore creative solutions for our world's biggest issues. You will learn about the science that underpins and advances societies globally.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is for high achieving students wishing to expand their knowledge in a topic of interest. Throughout this degree you will have the opportunity to undertake detailed research. This degree is designed to give you the skills to demonstrate excellence in research with a clear understanding of a research question in relation to current knowledge.

See the course handbook for more information.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in this academically rigorous field. You will learn the core fundamentals of science across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before deciding which major/minor disciplines to focus on from the second year. You will complete extensive professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the lab.

Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections across the broader scientific community.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Archaeology	Wollongong (On Campus)
Biological Sciences	Wollongong (On Campus)
Cell and Molecular Biology	Wollongong (On Campus)
Chemistry	Wollongong (On Campus)
Environment	Wollongong (On Campus)
Environmental Chemistry	Wollongong (On Campus)
Exercise Science	Wollongong (On Campus)
Geology	Wollongong (On Campus)
Marine Science	Wollongong (On Campus)
Molecular Bioscience	Wollongong (On Campus)
Nutrition	Wollongong (On Campus)

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Academic Entry Requirements
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)
70

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$19176 (2025)	$38352 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$19176 (2026)	$38352 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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