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Studying science at UOW provides you with the opportunity to ask questions and make new discoveries to advance society and protect our natural world. 

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is projected to increase 10.2% in employment growth in Australia. The projected high rate of employment growth for 2018 to 2023 reflects ongoing strength and demand for the services of qualified and highly educated workers. Source: Employment Projections.  

UOW College provides pathways to Science degrees at UOW. By completing a Diploma of Science at UOW College, there is an opportunity to gain guaranteed entry into the second year of various science bachelor’s degrees at the University of Wollongong. 

Alternatively, UOW College also offers the University Preparation Program to help you enter your first year of study at UOW. 

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At UOW, you'll develop real-world practical skills and content, not just theory. The latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey (2023) ranked employers' satisfaction with UOW graduates at 86% placing UOW. UOW is consistently rated in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates (QS 2025). 

  • Agricultural adviser
  • Biochemist
  • Cartographer (Mapping)
  • Chemist
  • Coastal or estuarine management officer
  • Conservation biologist
  • Drug regulation officer
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Food chemist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Geologist
  • Laboratory assistant
  • Marine or fisheries biologist
  • Materials scientist
  • Medical biotechnologist
  • Medical researcher
  • Oceanographer
  • Science teacher
  • Veterinary researcher

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Study in Wollongong

UOW has eight Australian campuses located across Wollongong, Sydney, and regional centres of the NSW South Coast and Highlands. Science is currently offered at our Wollongong campus only. If you're looking to study close to home, take a look at the degrees offered at our other UOW campuses.

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Be at the forefront of technology:

  • Modern, purpose built facilities: Our $35 million Sciences Teaching Facility is equipped with the latest technologies to assist your learning including purpose built laboratories and touch screen devices built into laboratory desks where data can be analysed as its being collected.
  • Learn from the best: You'll be taught the most current knowledge direct from leading researchers who are keen to instil their passion for science into every student. 

 

  • Nearly half the course is practical: Spend about half of your course hours in laboratories or out in the field - in coastal, freshwater, bushland and geologically diverse environments. This allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the theory and develop your practical skills which provides a solid foundation for your career in science. 
  • Undergraduate research opportunities: Help make ground-breaking discoveries working alongside our scientists in areas such as medical biotechnology, climate change, anti-cancer drugs and biodiversity.
  • Global Challenges in Science is a first year subject with a focus on developing highly sought after and transferable skills in problem solving, communication and critical thinking. Develop your scientific professional identity, establish supportive relationships and take control of your future. 

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Student and alumni stories

Alumni, Environment and Energy

Finding beauty in seaweed and sustainability

“You’ve got to create solutions that work,” says Dr Pia Winberg, a celebrated marine ecologist, entrepreneur and graduate of the University of Wollongong (UOW). Her focus on seaweed and microalgae is not just about products but a mission to address global sustainability challenges.

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Alumni

Getting salty for the planet

Blend ESQ Founder and Director Robyn Johnson has spent two decades guiding businesses to operate within our environmental laws and influencing environmental controls on significant projects. But when she looked through the lens of a group of ten-year-old students, she began to question whether she was genuinely using her skills to the greatest impact.

Meet Brooke

Throughout this degree, I have enjoyed my major as I have been able to gain hands-on skills. The capstone EESC course allowed us to go into the field for a week and put our skills together to create a major research project. In this industry, it is important to learn field-based skills, as it will likely be a significant aspect of future employment. Brooke International Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography & Environmental Geosciences)

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