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At Flinders we recognise that every prospective student is an individual and that what works for one might not be right for another. That’s why we provide multiple entry pathways to help you get into Uni.

Take the time to explore your options and find the entry path that’s right for you. If you want more information or to check out your options go to: flinders.edu.au/pathways

ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission RankGPA = Grade point averageIB = International BaccalaureateSACE = South Australian Certificate of EducationSTAT = Special Tertiary Admission Test

Flinders offers two admission cycles each year:

> February intake (Semester 1): applications open in August for commencement the following year.

> Mid-year intake (Semester 2): applications open in May for commencement in July that year. Not all courses are offered mid-year.

Applicants must apply though the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). For full details on how to apply visit www.satac.edu.au

Admissions/Prospective Students Office Flinders University GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5011 Tel: 1300 657 671 Email: [email protected]

For international student enquiries email [email protected] or visit www.flinders.edu.au/international

Pathways to Flinders

How to apply

What is your qualification? Selection criteria Apply through

Year 12 SACE/IB(or interstate/ international equivalent)

Previous university studyCompleted or partially completed degree

TAFE/VET award

SATAC UniWeb

Special entry Adult entry

ATARCalculated from Year 12 results

GPABased on Higher Education results

Level of TAFE/ VET awardCertificate 4, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma

Note: This diagram should be used as a guide only. For more details on entry requirements and the entry pathways available, contact the Admissions/Prospective Students Office.

STATFor people 18 years or over

Foundation studiesPrepares you for study in a supportive learning environment

Entry optionsCompetitive ATAR entryThe majority of Year 12 applicants enter university via the traditional competitive entry method, where offers are made to eligible applicants with the highest ATARs until all places in the course are filled. The 2011 ATAR cut-offs for each course provide a guide for 2012 entry and are listed in the course entries on the following pages.

Guaranteed entry ATARAchieve an ATAR equal to or above the published guaranteed entry ATAR and you will be guaranteed a place at Flinders. All you need to do is ensure you have listed Flinders courses first in your preferences and you will be offered a place in the highest Flinders course preference that you are eligible for in 2012. More information can be found at: www.flinders.edu.au/guaranteedatar

Bonus pointsBonus points contribute to your ATAR when applying for Flinders University courses. Flinders offers a variety of bonus point access schemes, including: Student Equal Access Scheme (SEAS), Rural and Isolated Student Access Scheme (RISAS), Science and Maths Bonus Points Scheme, and the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Bonus Points Scheme. Find out more at: www.flinders.edu.au/bonuspoints

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Science at Flinders

Science and Science (Honours)

Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

Animal Behaviour

Aquaculture

Biodiversity and Conservation

Biotechnology

Environmental Science

Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

Marine Biology

Nanotechnology

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Flexible Science optionsFlinders University’s Bachelor of Science options are flexible.

They provide degrees for students from a range of educational backgrounds. Whether you have excelled at science and mathematics at school or have never studied science or mathematics, we have pathways for you to pursue your interests in science.

They cater both for students who already know which scientific area they want to pursue and those who are not yet sure exactly where their passions and interests lie.

The flexibility of the degrees make it easier to move between courses and change areas of study if you change your mind.

There are three Science degree options available:

1 Bachelor of Science

This is a great option for students who are still exploring their scientific passions and interests.

2. Bachelor of Science (Honours)

This degree provides students with a pathway to a fascinating research year after their first three years of study.

3. Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Enhanced Program for High Achievers

This degree is designed to stretch students who have excelled in previous science study and introduces them to the exciting world of research from their first year at Flinders.

SpecialisationsStudents completing a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers have the option of studying a specialisation. Specialisations allow you to focus your studies in a particular area. Once complete, you will be awarded a degree with your named specialisation, which highlights to employers your expertise in this area.

The following specialisations can be taken at Flinders:

> Animal Behaviour

> Aquaculture*

> Biodiversity and Conservation

> Biotechnology

> Environmental Science

> Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

> Marine Biology*

> Nanotechnology.

Each specialisation has a separate SATAC Code, except when taken with the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers.

*A double specialisation in Aquaculture/Marine Biology is also available in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Major areas of studyIf you do not wish to complete a specialisation then you can choose a major area of study, which generally allows for more breadth of study and more room in the program to choose elective subjects. Choose from the following study areas:

ChemistryChemistry is involved in some way with almost everything we do or use and has improved our standard of living beyond all recognition. It has provided the drugs, antibiotics and anaesthetics that have relieved pain and suffering; the polymers and plastics in our homes, cars and workplaces; the synthetic fibres that clothe us; the batteries that power our homes, cars and workplaces; the batteries that power our portable technologies – the list is virtually endless. It is hard to imagine any new product in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist at some stage in its development.

Research chemists have various roles. They conceive, provide and evaluate new compounds and materials, or new investigative techniques and instrumentation, which are so often the basis of economic progress and enhancement of the quality of life. Chemists study molecular transformations and how they take place, enabling us to understand our world.

The Chemistry program covers the broad spectrum of chemistry at First and Second Years, while allowing for increased specialisation at Third Year. Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Employment opportunities are in the wine, pharmaceutical, paint, mining, petrochemical, petroleum and automotive industries, and research and analytical laboratories.

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Computer Science

Computing has become vital to all areas of science and technology and plays an increasingly important role in commercial and social life. The Computer Science major and extended major provide you with a broad background in programming, databases, networks and computer systems, enabling you to develop technical expertise, professional skills and a depth of knowledge.

In First Year you will gain skills in the core technologies, and knowledge of general computing and introductory programming. In Second and Third Year you will further develop your expertise in programming and software development, and study in more depth the key facets of computer and software systems. Throughout the course, you have the opportunity to participate in group projects and presentations by guest lecturers who are computing and information technology professionals. Assessment is designed so that it is relevant to the industries in which graduates will work. Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Employment opportunities are in database administration, enterprise IT, network design and implementation, computer architecture design, computing services and software development.

The Computer Science extended major and major are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the Professional level.

Ecology, Evolution and Organismal BiologySustainable management of the natural environment depends on a sound understanding of biology.

Evolution is an adaptive process that accounts for the enormous diversity of organisms and how this has changed over the history of life on earth. Ecology enables us to further understand how these organisms function and persist in complex communities.

We have entered an era of unprecedented rates of species extinctions and habitat loss, due to human pressure and global climate change. Consequently, research directed towards understanding the world’s biodiversity is becoming increasingly urgent.

This major introduces you to the study of living animals, plants and fungi, how they interact and their role in the complex ecology of life in communities. It will also provide an insight into current evolutionary thinking and the experimental procedures used to test new hypotheses in evolution and ecology.

First Year will cover biology and the chemical foundations of life. The second and third years of study will become more focussed with topics covering genetics, ecology, conservation biology, plant and animal diversity and physiology, and experimental design. These topics use both terrestrial and aquatic systems as examples and will involve field trips, laboratories and research projects. Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Employment opportunities are with government agencies and private organisations involved with field biology or conservation such as CSIRO, national parks, universities, museums and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Engineering Science*Traditionally, engineers apply science. However, the difference between science and engineering is becoming increasingly blurred and engineering skills are useful for scientists in a number of disciplines, from genetics to environmental science.

The Engineering Science major enables you to study topics that develop engineering skills, and may also be used as a pathway to a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

First Year topics focus on fundamental digital and analogue electronics, programming, and mathematics. Later year topics then extend this, with students able to select from a wide range of topics including microprocessors, signal processing and control systems.

Graduates have the knowledge to become engineering technologists. Employment opportunities are in sectors such as telecommunications, robotics, automotive, mining and defence.

*Not available in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers.

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Environmental Hydrology and Water ResourcesWater is one of the most basic requirements for life on planet Earth. But will there be enough fresh water to drink as human populations continue to expand rapidly in the 21st Century? How will our environment and ecosystems respond to these global changes in water hydrology? These are just some unanswered questions of worldwide significance with obvious importance to South Australia, the driest state in the driest inhabited continent in the world.

Environmental water management and protection is a rapidly growing area with strong professional employment opportunities. Importantly, it is underpinned by state-of-the-art scientific understanding and investigation. Studies in this area will particularly appeal to students who have a keen interest in understanding, developing and applying modern multidisciplinary science to solve a diverse range of environmental and water problems; enjoy studying outdoors in exciting field locations; and who wish to undertake a professionally oriented course. The first year provides a broad background in natural sciences including earth and environmental sciences and marine sciences. In the second and third years you will undertake a range of topics and project work, which equips you with professional field, laboratory and computer analysis skills.

Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Recent research projects have included salinity studies in the Murray River and in the Mount Lofty catchment area, and exploration of issues relating to the storage and recovery of water from underground aquifers.

Employment opportunities are with the CSIRO, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water catchment boards, private environmental consulting firms, and government water, land and biodiversity departments.

Information Systems*Information systems focuses on organisational information problems and the manner in which those problems can be solved. As such, the study of information systems is essential to any organisation operating in the modern economy. Information systems professionals can be distinguished from computer scientists by the extent to which the focus is on the information problem itself and its solution, rather than on the computer and its application as a tool.

The Information Systems major and extended major provide students with a broad background in information, databases and computer systems, allowing the development of relevant technical expertise, professional skills and a depth of knowledge.

In First Year you will gain skills in the core technologies, and knowledge of general computing and introductory programming. In Second and Third Years you will further develop your expertise in database management, knowledge management, user management and web-based software development. Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

You have the opportunity to participate in group projects and presentations by guest lecturers who are computing and information technology professionals.

Assessment is designed so that it is relevant to the industries in which graduates will work.

Employment opportunities are in database administration, information management, enterprise IT, computing services and software development.

* Not available in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers.

MathematicsMathematics is an essential life-skill. Not only is it widely used in science, engineering and technology, it is also used in a wide variety of other professions including finance, economics, insurance and medicine. Students gain a firm foundation in the basic principles and techniques of modern mathematics, and will understand how mathematics is applied in the social and natural sciences.

Mathematics and mathematical modelling techniques contribute to a diverse range of research, for example, genetics and financial modelling. Pure mathematics is an area that can be pursued by those who are interested in the theory of mathematics.

First Year introduces key concepts and techniques in calculus, analytic geometry and matrix algebra. Second and Third Year establishes a broad foundation that enables further study in all areas of modern mathematics. Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Students will graduate with skills in algebra, analysis, combinatorics, geometry, mathematical logic, modelling, and number theory.

Employment opportunities are in estimating, modelling and forecasting. Mathematics is used in specific professions such as computer graphics, finance, insurance and linguistics.

Molecular BiosciencesMolecular biosciences is an area of study that covers the disciplines of molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics and biotechnology. In essence it involves the study of genes and proteins and how they determine the development and functioning of cells, tissues and organs in bacteria, fungi, plants and animals. It also provides the tools to investigate abnormal development and disease. It has applications in medicine, agriculture, forensic science and the study of evolutionary relationships. It can be used to cure human diseases such as cancer and malaria, and plant diseases such as bacterial and fungal blights.

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Molecular bioscience also provides the means for changing the genetic makeup of living organisms for economic and environmental benefit. Students also learn how to isolate, analyse and modify DNA and proteins.

First Year will introduce the broad scope of biology and the chemical foundations of life. In Second and Third Years there will be opportunities for further developing your expertise. Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Employment opportunities are in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, organisations such as CSIRO, biotechnology companies and government departments. Graduates with a Molecular Biosciences major usually work in a laboratory setting but they may also become involved in field-based projects such as monitoring populations of endangered species or designing environmental restoration projects.

Molecular Biosciences and MicrobiologyThis extended major combines molecular biosciences – which includes the disciplines of molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics and biotechnology – with the discipline of microbiology. Microbiology is the study of the smallest organisms, micro-organisms, without which the world would not exist.

Micro-organisms were the only living inhabitants on planet Earth for approximately 2.5 billion years. As they evolved, micro-organisms shaped the planet and created climate change, altering the whole planet’s atmosphere from one without oxygen to that which we breathe today.

Micro-organisms are everywhere, and have significant positive and negative benefits to us as humans and to the survival of the planet, as they play a significant role in disease and the recycling of nutrients.

An extended major in Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology will give you a scientific overview of micro-organisms, including their biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics. You will gain hands-on experience and skills in isolating, culturing, counting, identifying and manipulating many different kinds of micro-organisms in the laboratory.

Employment opportunities are in the food, wine and beer industry, medicine, public health, veterinary science, agriculture, provision of safe drinking water and bioremediation, plus less obvious areas like the navy, aquaculture, the oil industry and astrobiology. Microbiology is a key component of the biotechnology industry.

Ocean and Climate SciencesStudy in this area is for those students who wish to gain a sound basis for understanding oceans and coastal seas, and also the climate, so that resources in a changing environment can be soundly managed.

The program of study progressively develops a deeper understanding of the physical processes shaping the marine environment and influencing climate. This includes project work, directed field exercises with modern oceanographic and meteorological instruments, and theoretical challenges such as state-of-the-art computer-based modelling. There is also scope for interdisciplinary studies, which combine this area with others such as biology, hydrology, physics and mathematics, to broaden employment possibilities.

Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project.

Employment opportunities are as a consultant or scientist with institutions such as the Bureau of Meteorology, various divisions of CSIRO, SARDI, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or in aquaculture or environmental consulting firms in private industry.

PhysicsPhysics is the enabling science behind many modern technologies and devices that influence our daily lives. With a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws of nature, those who have a degree in physics will be empowered to transfer their skills to any technical vocation or further study.

In First and Second Years you will explore in depth the broad spectrum of known phenomena in classic and modern science, while in Third Year there is scope to specialise. Throughout the program you will gain experience in using a wide range of modern instrumentation.

Honours provides an additional qualification and allows further specialisation and a research project. Recent projects have included the measurement of electron scattering, studies of a new theory of gravity, the modelling of fluids, and the development of smart surface structures.

Physics can also be combined with other branches of science, such as mathematics, chemistry, earth sciences or biology.

Employment opportunities are in areas such as optics and photonics, telecommunications, micro and nanoelectronics, instrumentation development, acoustics, geophysics, meteorology, teaching and finance, as well as in research and development laboratories such as DSTO and CSIRO.

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Course length: 3 years full-time

or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.

Prerequisites: None. No assumed knowledge.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science –

214331. Honours – 224191.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science –

60.55. Honours – 83.00.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of

Science – 70.00. Honours – 80.00.

Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS.

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A degree in science opens up many job opportunities: throughout the Western World there is a growing shortage of specialists who will create the next generation of ideas and products and help us maintain and conserve what we already have.

These degrees were created to provide an exciting range of options for students who want to discover where science can take them and where they can take science. There is great flexibility in the programs, allowing you to follow your interests without being confined by traditional boundaries.

You are able to undertake studies in specialist areas as well as traditional core sciences such as chemistry, physics, biological sciences and mathematics. We also offer options as diverse as computer science, engineering science, and ocean and climate sciences.

These courses are designed to provide the strongest possible foundation for your future. As well as understanding science, you will learn to appreciate its role in society and will develop crucial transferable skills in problem-solving, communication, teamwork and computing. These have been included because employers tell us they make our graduates work-ready.

A variety of approaches to teaching and learning are used, including web-based course materials and video lectures in some subject areas, which help make the programs even more accessible.

Our aim is to produce graduates who are equipped not just to find a job in their chosen field, but also to create a real career path that will enable them to explore new options as science, and their own interests, change.

Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Honours)

> offer great flexibility, allowing you to follow your interests without being confined by traditional boundaries;

> do not require a science background, just an inquiring mind;

> develop crucial transferable skills in problem solving, communication, teamwork and computing.

These courses…

What does Science and Science (Honours) at Flinders offer?

Study programIn First Year you have several options:

> if you already know what areas of study you wish to pursue, you can select the relevant First Year subjects that will lead to these areas;

> if you have not yet made up your mind, you can select from a range of subjects that will allow you to sample a number of science areas. You can then select the area(s) you wish to pursue near the end of First Year;

> you can select general interest electives or science introductory subjects as part of the First Year program.

In Second and Third Years you can choose to complete:

> a specialisation and electives;

> an extended major and electives;

> two major sequences;

> one major sequence, one minor sequence and science or non-science electives.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification plus the skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science related field.

Those who take the Honours Year will further develop their professional skills, particularly those relevant to research and development, as well as their technical expertise and knowledge.

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Combined degreesThe Bachelor of Science can be combined with the following Engineering degrees.

These combined degrees programs recognise that the goal of scientists (ie to discover what is not known) and that of engineers (ie to create what does not exist) are undergoing an unprecedented convergence.

Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)5 or 5.5 years | SATAC Code: 214772

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)5 years | SATAC Code: 214792

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) 5 years | SATAC Code: 214802

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies)5 years | SATAC Code: 214092

Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)5 years | SATAC Code: 214782

Bachelor of Engineering (Software)5 years | SATAC Code: 214602

You can also combine the Bachelor of Science with the following degrees:

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice 6 years | SATAC Code: 214442

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)6 years | SATAC Code: 214302

SpecialisationsSpecialisations can be taken in a range of areas which include Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, Marine Biology and Nanotechnology. For detailed information on these specialisations please refer to the separate entries in this brochure.

Extended major sequencesExtended major sequences can be taken in: Chemistry; Computer Science; Information Systems; Mathematics; Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology; or Physics.

Major sequencesMajor sequences can be taken in: Chemistry; Computer Science; Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; Engineering Science, Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources; Information Systems; Mathematics; Molecular Biosciences; Ocean and Climate Sciences; or Physics.

Minor sequencesMinor sequences can be taken in: Biological Science; Botany; Chemistry; Computer Science; Engineering Science; Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources; Information Systems; Mathematics; Microbiology; Physics; or Zoology.

Double degreesThe Bachelor of Science can be taken as a double degree with a Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling):

Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling)/Bachelor of Science4 years | SATAC Code: 224011

Career opportunitiesGraduates find work in medical research, the biotechnology industry, government and private consultancies, universities, science policy and planning and education.

Potential employers include: Vision Systems; Ford Motor Company; Rio Tinto; IBM; research centres; analytical services; medical and pharmaceutical companies; hospitals and federal, state and local governments. There is also potential for employment overseas.

Further studies >>>Bachelor of Science (Honours). Master of Science and PhD (Research).

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Course length: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Prerequisites: At least three of the following SACE Stage 2 subjects:

Biology, Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geology.

SATAC Code: 214721.

2011 ATAR: 97.90.

Guaranteed entry ATAR: 95.00.

Bonus points: SEAS, RISAS.

08 Science (Honours) – High Achievers Program

This special four-year degree with Honours provides an enhanced program of studies for students of exceptional academic ability.

It is unique in offering opportunities to extend your study of science and develop research skills that professional scientists and postgraduate students need. This is done by embarking on research from your very first year through research training and project work. You will be exposed to challenging material that will allow you to maximise your intellectual growth and potential. There are also strategies adopted in the course for academic staff and PhD students to mentor students from the first year of university.

You will work with students with similar interests and capabilities and have the chance to join established teams alongside research staff and postgraduate students.

This degree was created to provide an exciting range of options for students who want to discover where science can take them and where they can take science.

There is great flexibility in the program, allowing you to follow your interests without being confined by traditional boundaries.

As well as traditional core sciences such as chemistry, physics, biological sciences and mathematics, we offer options as diverse as computer science, environmental hydrology and water resources, molecular biosciences and microbiology, and ocean and climate science. You can choose one or two that interest you, and mix and match them as it suits you.

The course is designed to provide the strongest possible foundation for your future. As well as understanding science, you will learn to appreciate its role in society and will develop crucial transferable skills in problem solving, communication, teamwork and computing. These have been included because employers tell us they make our graduates work ready.

A variety of approaches to teaching and learning are used, including inquiry-based learning where students participate actively in the learning process.

Web-based course materials and video lectures are offered in some subject areas and help to make the program even more accessible.

Our aim is to produce graduates who are equipped not just to find a job in their chosen field but also to create a real career path that will enable them to explore new options as science, and their own interests, change.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> offers an enhanced program of science studies that challenges and rewards high achievers;

> gives you the chance to join established research teams and work alongside research staff and postgraduate students in your first year;

> offers great flexibility allowing you to follow your interests.

These courses…

What does the Science High Achievers Program at Flinders offer?

“I developed close professional and personal relationships with my small cohort of peers, who are like-minded in their passion for science.”Flinders Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

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Student projectsWith the wide breadth of areas that can be studied in this course, there is something to suit your interests. Students work in small groups with other high achieving students.

The first cohort of students graduated from this degree in 2009 and from this group, Josh Makepeace was awarded a 2010 Rhodes Scholarship to study at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Oxford University in the UK. Other students have also co-authored scientific articles in their second and third year projects.

Examples of recent student projects include working on new experiments that test our understanding of gravity and developing new theories to describe it, determining if coral can be used to measure past climatic conditions, development of analytical methods to detect cancer, investigating methods to model the strong nuclear force, and the chemical analysis of blotting sand grains in the binding of William Bligh’s log books. Other examples include investigating the social structure and behaviour of bottlenose dolphins, corrosion protection of metals using environmentally favourable coatings, determining relationships between rainfall and groundwater levels on the Eyre Peninsula, synthesis and characterisation of suspected illicit methamphetamine impurities, and understanding the urban heat effect in Adelaide.

Study programIn First Year you will choose a range of subjects to prepare you for the area(s) of science in which you will specialise in later years and receive an introduction to research methodologies and techniques.

A relevant research project is also undertaken in each year level.

In Second and Third Years you can choose to complete:

> a specialisation;

> an extended major and electives;

> two major sequences;

> one major sequence, one minor sequence and electives.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification and skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science related field.

In your Honours Year you will undertake specialised courses and an individually supervised research project. You will present the results of your research in a thesis and a seminar.

SpecialisationsSpecialisations can be taken in a range of areas which include Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, Marine Biology and Nanotechnology. For detailed information on these specialisations please refer to the separate entries in this brochure.

Extended major sequencesExtended major sequences can be taken in: Chemistry; Computer Science; Mathematics; Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology; or Physics.

Major sequencesMajor sequences can be taken in: Chemistry; Computer Science; Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources; Mathematics; Molecular Biosciences; Ocean and Climate Sciences; or Physics.

Minor sequencesMinor sequences can be taken in: Biological Science; Botany; Chemistry; Computer Science; Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources; Mathematics; Microbiology; Physics; or Zoology.

Further study >>>Opportunities for further study leading to a Masters degree or a Doctorate (PhD) are available.

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Prerequisites: None. No assumed knowledge*.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science

(Animal Behaviour) – 224111. Honours – 224201. High Achievers

Program – 214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science

(Animal Behaviour) – 70.30. Honours –81.50. High Achievers

Program – 97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of

Science (Animal Behaviour) – 70.00. Honours – 80.00. High Achievers

Program – 95.00.


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Animal behaviour is the study of whole organism interactions on planet Earth; it is the study of how individuals respond to and affect their social and ecological environment.

Animal behaviour provides a science-based perspective on the role of communication, reproduction, and learning for survival in changing environments. Animal behaviour includes a study of social organisation, individual strategy and decision making, and interactions between species like predator-prey and pollination. Animal welfare is a key concern for captive animals, agriculture and research, and is a pillar for the values of society. Understanding animal communication in noisy urban environments – such as dolphin communication in busy ports – will help to inform the use of marine environments.

The study of animal behaviour provides a general framework for understanding behaviour relevant to society. The breadth of applications for knowledge about animal behaviour therefore spans conservation and research to urban planning, education, law, sociology and medicine.

Animal Behaviour is an exciting specialisation within a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers. Flinders staff have extensive experience in teaching and researching animal behaviour, including generating millions of dollars in grants and hundreds of publications in the field in recent years. Students will benefit from the connections our staff have with external organisations such as the Adelaide Zoo, South Australian Museum and the Department of Environment and Heritage.

Flinders researchers study animal behaviour in both marine and terrestrial environments in Australia and abroad. Marine research projects include the global migration of turtles, the social organisation of dolphins and dolphin communication, clown fish interactions with toxic anemones, and shark behaviour. Terrestrial projects include identifying the habitat needs of a lizard species that was thought to be extinct, snake colouration, the spread of disease in avian populations on the Galapagos Islands, the nesting biology of endemic Australian birds, the interaction between mud-living bivalves in the Coorong and birds that feed on them, seed carrying by ants after fire events, the evolution of sociality in native bees, and community structure in extinct animal populations at the Naracoorte caves.

Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Animal Behaviour) Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> have practical applications for society including urban planning for wildlife, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, conservation management, and nature-based tourism;

> examine animal behaviour from different levels including growth and development, chemistry and physiology, genetic ancestry, and adaptation;

> offer a broad background in animal behaviour, which can form the basis for further study in areas of specialisation including behavioural ecology, conservation biology, education, medicine (human and veterinary), psychology, and law.

These courses…

What does Animal Behaviour at Flinders offer?

“I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my time at Flinders University. The lecturers I had were most important to my successful completion. It was a wonderful journey.”Flinders University graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

* Refer to Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers entry for information on prerequisite subjects.

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You will be given the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a project setting by developing a public conservation plan or environmental impact study. Other opportunities exist for students to conduct a research project in animal behaviour. Both these opportunities give students an understanding of the tasks involved with a career in this field.


If you continue to Honours Year you will undertake specialised courses and an individually supervised research project.

Combined degrees You can combine the Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) with the following degrees:

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice6 years | SATAC Code: 214442


Study programAt Flinders University, we study animal behaviour from diverse perspectives including molecular ecology, conservation biology, immunology, palaeoecology, climate change, tourism, and behavioural interactions.

A specialisation in Animal Behaviour gives students a broad-based foundation in animal behaviour and looks at behaviour of captive and wild animals. This course will promote an understanding of the role of animal behaviour for assessing animal welfare, survival and evolution. You will learn to appreciate the societal and ethical contexts of conservation biology, animal behaviour and animal welfare. You will receive training in retrieving, analysing and evaluating information relevant to animal behaviour, and communicating this information to a variety of audiences.

In First Year students obtain the required foundations in biology and chemistry and an introduction to animal behaviour. Students who do not have a background in chemistry are able to choose introductory chemistry topics, making this specialisation available to those with no scientific background.

In Second and Third Year you will pursue more detailed knowledge in animal behaviour. Examples of areas of study include animal diversity; foundations of animal behaviour; genetics, evolution and biodiversity; disease and immunology; marine and freshwater biology; integrative physiology of animals and plants; and conservation biology and restoration ecology.

Career opportunitiesGraduates from the Flinders Animal Behaviour specialisation will have obtained knowledge and skills that are transferable to various workplaces including in private, government and university organisations.

Examples of jobs a graduate can apply for include national parks ranger, wildlife carer, tour guide, conservation biologist, and research scientist in a range of disciplines (after Honours and PhD).

Potential employers include:

> Adelaide Zoo

> Monarto Zoo

> Department for Environment and Heritage

> SARDI – South Australian Research and Development Institute

> PIRSA – Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA

> non-government organisations

> World Wildlife Fund

> nature conservation organisations

> Conservation International

> Max Planck Institute

> Smithsonian Institute

> tourism companies (eg Herron Island; Fraser Island; Kingfisher Bay, Cradle Mountain).

Further study >>>Master of Science (Research) or PhD (Research).

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Course length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.Prerequisites: None. No assumed knowledge*.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) – 224121. Honours – 224211. Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 224281. Honours Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 224291. High Achievers Program – 214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) – 77.25. Honours – 86.40. Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 76.20. Honours Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 80.00.High Achievers Program – 97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) – 70.00. Honours– 80.00. Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 70.00. Honours Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 80.00. High Achievers Program – 95.00Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS.

Aquaculture

Aquaculture is applied science at the most practical level, and a complex industry that requires scientific and business skills.

Aquaculture involves the production of molluscs, including oysters, abalone, mussels and scallops; crustaceans such as shrimps, prawns, and freshwater and marine crayfish; and even aquatic plants such as seaweed. The common link is that all are in great demand.

Aquaculture already provides around one-third of all the fish and shellfish consumed globally, and this growth trend is expected to continue. Consumers demand more seafood than wild stocks can produce, and aquaculture provides a means in which this demand can be met sustainably.

The Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture), Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Aquaculture) and the Aquaculture specialisation in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers were established to provide the right combination of skills needed to be a part of the next phase of aquaculture’s growth. They are the only university programs of their kind in South Australia and have the backing of the fishing industry through the South Australian Fishing Industry Council.

These courses combine a strong background in the natural sciences with an understanding of health and safety issues, practical and management issues, and business and communication skills.

There is also a strong focus on developing practical skills, and as an Aquaculture student at Flinders you will have access to:

> sophisticated aquaculture facilities on campus in Adelaide, including six specially designed indoor laboratories that enable the culture of algae, zoo-plankton, fish, crustaceans and molluscs at controlled temperature and light levels;

> more than 100 aquaria;

> eighteen 10,000-litre outdoor tanks.

Flinders has a large team of marine biologists, aquaculturists and oceanographers undertaking world-class research on current issues in marine science such as southern bluefin tuna propagation, yellowtail kingfish nutrition and biological conservation of native freshwater fish.

We are major partners in both the Australian Government’s CRCs (Cooperative Research Centre) for Sustainable Finfish Aquaculture and Australian Seafood. In 2010, Flinders University aquaculture researchers, along with other collaborators, received the South Australian Excellence Research Collaboration Awards.

We are also a lead partner in the Marine Innovation SA initiative, and the State Government provided $6.6 million to recently expand our Lincoln Marine Science Centre in Port Lincoln.

Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Aquaculture)Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

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What does Aquaculture at Flinders offer?

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> will prepare you to work in a rapidly growing global industry;

> have the support of industry through the SA Fishing Industry Council;

> combine natural sciences with studies in environment.


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Career opportunitiesOur graduates find work establishing and maintaining aquaculture operations; researching and developing new aquaculture technologies and methods; and assisting with government planning and decision-making.

Positions include: aquaculture development officer, aquaculture research scientist, farm manager, hatchery technician, laboratory technician, technical officer, business manager, nutritionist; biologist, and aquaculture consultant.

Potential employers include: South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Primary Industries and Resources (SA), Commonwealth fisheries management agencies, National Fish Hatchery in Singapore, marine research institutes, universities, private companies in Australia and overseas.

Study programIn First Year you will take introductory topics that involve aquaculture practice and theory as well as biology, while gaining grounding in supporting areas such as chemistry. Students who do not have a background in chemistry are able to choose introductory chemistry topics, making this specialisation available to those with no scientific background.

In Second Year more specialised areas are introduced, including animal diversity, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, ecology, aquaculture nutrition and water quality, aquaculture systems and technology, and experimental design and statistics.

In Second and Third Year you can also select elective topics of interest from other areas of the University.

In Third Year you will expand your knowledge of specific fields of aquaculture including disease and immunology, aquaculture reproduction, marine and freshwater biology, integrative physiology of animals and plants, plant and algal diversity, aquaculture health and product quality, and business planning for new ventures.

Workplace education is provided in collaboration with aquaculture operators in various locations in South Australia, interstate and overseas. This combination of approaches will provide you with a balance of scientific and “real-world” learning outcomes.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification plus skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science-related field.

If you continue to Honours Year, you will undertake specialised courses and an individually supervised research project.

“The research component was very useful in terms of developing problem solving and scientific analysis skills. The lecturers were approachable and willing to assist in my learning.”Flinders Aquaculture graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

Aquaculture/Marine Biology double specialisationStudents can apply for a double specialisation in Aquaculture and Marine Biology. The Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture/Marine Biology) can still be completed in three years and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Aquaculture/Marine Biology) can still be completed in four years.

This double specialisation is not available in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers.

Combined degreesYou can combine the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) with the following degrees:



Please note that the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture/Marine Biology) double specialisation cannot be combined with the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice.


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Course length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.Prerequisites: None. No assumed knowledge*.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) – 224131. Honours – 224221. High Achievers Program – 214721.

2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) – 71.75. Honours – 84.40. High Achievers Program – 97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) – 70.00. Honours – 80.00. High Achievers Program – 95.00.Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS.

Biodiversity and Conservation

The world has never been more attuned to environmental issues or to the need to train and employ specialists who can help us reduce our impact and plan wisely for the future. Conservation has moved into the mainstream debate and biodiversity is high on the global agenda for governments, organisations and individuals.

Biodiversity is essentially the study of all living organisms in the environment, the range of different species that are found in each place, and the methods that we can use to manage ecosystems to conserve as many of those species as possible. It is a broad field, and the Biodiversity and Conservation programs at Flinders offer the opportunity to combine skills in conservation biology with complementary skills in areas such as computing, chemistry and/or geographic analysis.

The Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation), Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biodiversity and Conservation) and the Biodiversity and Conservation specialisation in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers were created to give you the knowledge and skills to work in areas related to the conservation and management of biological resources. These programs are unique in South Australia for their specific focus on the issues of biodiversity, and provide exciting career options.

These courses build on Flinders University’s long-standing expertise in biology and ecology, with a particular focus on conservation and the diversity of native species that live or have lived in Australia.

Flinders staff are involved in fascinating research projects such as jaguar predation on marine turtles in a Costa Rican rainforest, the protection of the endangered pygmy bluetongue lizard, and a project involving husbandry and care of rhinoceros and cheetahs with staff from Monarto Zoo. Flinders staff have also been involved in projects that have resulted in the recognition of new species of plants that are of great conservation concern.

We are involved in biodiversity surveys of natural and disturbed habitats, conservation ecology and ecosystem management, and the interpretation of past and present ecosystems for the development of ecotourism.

We work closely with the Department of Environment and Heritage, the Plant Biodiversity Centre, the SA Museum and the SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI) on conservation projects and biodiversity surveys. We have also been funded by state and local government bodies to investigate the impact and control of invasive organisms in South Australia, including weeds and ants.

Flinders University has assisted with environmental impact surveys for the mining and fishing industries and has developed World Heritage Listed fossil sites for research and tourism interpretation.

Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biodiversity and Conservation)Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> involve significant work in the field;

> provide the knowledge and skills to make a difference to the local and global environment;

> are unique in South Australia for their focus on the broad issues of diversity;

> will teach you to analyse scientific information and form opinions about key environmental issues.

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“Some of the best aspects of the course were going on field trips, working on scientific research projects as a member of a team and learning about different plant and animal species.”Flinders Biodiversity and Conservation graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

Master of Science (Research) or PhD (Research).Further study >>>

Career opportunitiesGraduates can expect to find employment with government bodies involved with biodiversity and conservation (including national parks, zoos, museums and herbaria), education bodies, research and development authorities, consultancies and private companies working in such areas as mine site rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and assessment, or the pharmaceuticals industry.

The broad general training in biology and specific technical and quantitative skills will also equip you to pursue careers in a wide variety of related areas. Potential occupations include native biodiversity officer, bush management advisor, scientific officer, environmental research officer, environmental protection officer, ecologist, park ranger, wildlife officer, threatened species officer, urban nature coordinator and ecoguide.

Combined degreesYou can combine the Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) with the following degrees:



Study programThese courses are built around knowledge of the core sciences that are crucial to understanding the world’s amazing diversity. Throughout the course there is a strong focus on fieldwork and practical training, projects involving team-work and the development of communication and professional skills.

In First Year you will take topics in areas such as biodiversity and conservation, evolution and the molecular basis of life, and chemistry, plus be given the opportunity to choose elective topics. Students who do not have a background in chemistry are able to choose introductory chemistry topics, making this specialisation available to those with no scientific background.

In Second Year you will take topics in areas such as genetics, evolution and biodiversity, ecology, animal diversity, geographical information systems and experimental design and statistics.

In Third Year you will take topics in areas such as conservation biology, restoration ecology, plant and algal diversity, marine and freshwater biology, integrative physiology of animals and plants, human impacts and biodiversity and conservation, and ecological genetics.



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Prerequisites: None. Some First Year Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics topics assume knowledge of Stage 2 subjects*.

SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science

(Biotechnology) – 224141. Honours

–224231. High Achievers Program –

214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science

(Biotechnology) – 70.20. Honours

–86.80. High Achievers Program –

97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of

Science (Biotechnology) – 70.00. Honours – 80.00. High Achievers

Program – 95.00.


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Biotechnology is changing the world around us and is considered the growth technology of the 21st Century, with job opportunities to match. It is an exciting field of science that combines aspects of medicine and biology.

Biotechnology is the use of living organisms – often minute, micro-organisms – to create products or perform tasks for us. Those organisms may be as simple as yeast or as complex as cells, genes, bacteria or DNA. Rapid advances in genetic engineering, protein engineering, cell culture and molecular biology have given us an unprecedented ability to control life processes, leading to new discoveries and innovative solutions to many of the problems facing our modern society.

Certainly the possible applications are almost endless – from the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases and improved production of therapeutic agents to the development of better crop plant species, transgenic organisms for new drugs, biosensors for environmental pollutants and improved waste treatment processes.

This course, which can include an Honours year, will prepare you to work in any of these fields and possibly some we don’t even know about yet.

Flinders was one of the pioneers of biotechnology teaching in Australia, first offering this course in 1991. Since then we have expanded our program to incorporate postgraduate options, including Masters degrees by coursework or research.

This course draws on the resources of two faculties: Health Sciences as well as Science and Engineering. Our staff have expertise, and the University runs innovative research programs, in all the major areas of biotechnology: medical, industrial, bioinformatics, environmental, food, and agricultural biotechnology.

This course prepares you to work as a professional in one of the most exciting areas of modern science by combining theory and specialised practical scientific training with the study of related business, legal, ethical and social issues.

We have strong links with industry nationally and internationally through joint projects, and our research has led to the creation of a number of spin-off companies in recent years. These links allow us to arrange student work placements that are exciting, meaningful and often lead to work opportunities in the future.

The presence of the University-owned company Flinders Bioremediation on campus gives you direct access to an example of the interrelationship between business and science and the way laboratory-based science can be applied to environmental issues.

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> mix science with an understanding of the legal, social and ethical issues of biotechnology;

> have a strong focus on the business skills that are crucial to the commercialisation of biotechnology, including intellectual property, enterprise management and marketing;

> are taught by lecturers who are also successful researchers in an industry that is constantly evolving;

> have strong support from the biotechnology industry.

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The Honours Year looks at taking biotechnology discovery to the marketplace and includes studies in bio-business. Biotechnology students from this topic have won the Flinders University Business Plan Competition twice in recent years. The remainder of the Honours Year consists of an individually tailored research project at Flinders or another research centre, or in partnership with industry.

Projects can be based in an academic research environment or industry and can include both business and scientific aspects of biotechnology.

Honours provides you with an additional qualification and the skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science related field.

Study programIn First Year you will take an introductory topic in biotechnology, which will expose you to the diverse opportunities available in the field. First Year students also gain a foundation in biology and chemistry, and undertake elective topics. Students who do not have a background in chemistry are able to choose introductory chemistry topics, making this specialisation available to those with no scientific background.

Second Year involves fundamental biology topics (molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and experimental design) and introduces you to the process of transferring bioscience discoveries from the laboratory to the wider community and making a difference to society. The legal, ethical and social interaction between the biosciences and society is also explored.

Third Year focuses on deepening and applying scientific knowledge towards solving problems using biotechnology. Students remain interdisciplinary throughout the degree but can choose from medical, environmental, plant science to food, and industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnology topics in their third year. All students in their Third Year will undergo a laboratory research placement, which involves engaging with mentors in industry and research in preparation for their future careers.

“The teaching staff at Flinders University are fantastic!”

Flinders University graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

Career opportunitiesApproximately 500 new jobs were created in the South Australian bioscience industry in the last few years. Flinders Biotechnology graduates have found work in the medical or agricultural industries, in beverage and food production, and in a range of public and private diagnostic, therapeutic and research laboratories covering microbiology, haematology, bio-remediation, immunology, forensic science, crop development, pest control, animal production, veterinary services, molecular biology and protein engineering. Many graduates have also gone on to higher degree studies in the biosciences.

Further study >>>Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, Master of Biotechnology Studies, Master of Biotechnology (Research) or PhD (Research).

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Course length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.Prerequisites: None. No assumed knowledge*.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) – 224151. Honours – 224241. High Achievers Program – 214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) – 76.15. Honours – 98.85. High Achievers Program – 97.90Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) – 70.00. Honours – 80.00. High Achievers Program – 95.00Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS.

Environmental Science

To protect our environment, we need to fully understand how it works, what impact we can have, and how we should set our priorities. As the name suggests, environmental science focuses on the underlying science that underpins environmental monitoring, assessment and improvement. It is distinct from, but complementary to, areas such as environmental management and environmental health, and opens up a variety of career opportunities.

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environmental Science) are unique in Australia because they offer three streams. You can choose to concentrate your studies within one of the following areas:

Coasts and Catchments, which trains scientists in coastal and catchment hydrology and ecology.

Environmental Forensics, which will give you the skills to identify and trace the source of environmental contamination.

Global Water Resources, which examines the interactions, relationships and cycles between water, ecosystems and the environment.

Whichever stream you choose, you will take an interdisciplinary program that combines biology, earth science and chemistry with state-of-the-art technologies such as computer simulation and prediction and forensic identification. The underlying aim is to apply scientific techniques and solutions to issues of ecosystem sustainability.

The Environmental Science programs at Flinders appeal to students who thrive on scientific discovery, enjoy working outdoors, and want to make a difference. Teamwork and communication skills are emphasised in professionally focussed topics designed to promote a smooth transition between university study and professional careers in environmental science.

Flinders environmental science staff are involved in a wide variety of research, including groundwater and surface water interactions on the Eyre Peninsula, investigating the effects of oil drilling off the coast of South Australia, water catchment hydrology in the Mount Lofty Ranges, and sustainability of wetlands in the lower southeast of South Australia. In addition, studies on global climate change in southern Australia and studies on the impacts of desalination plants in SA are underway. Flinders staff also provided aerial maps to the emergency response team during the floods in Queensland.

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training is based at Flinders University and was established in 2009. Flinders is a leader in groundwater hydrology education in Australia, and our hydrology staff are conducting research in many important areas.

Much of our work is carried out in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and other state government agencies. We also have formal links with prestigious institutions in Europe and North America.

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environmental Science) Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> is unique in South Australia for its focus and range of options;

> teaches the science that underpins our ability to protect the environment;

> deals with cutting-edge technologies such as forensics and computer modelling;

> appeals to students who enjoy working outside.

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Study ProgramFirst Year areas of study include biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, and marine science. Students who do not have a background in chemistry are able to choose introductory chemistry topics.

In Second and Third Years you will investigate specific problems and work in teams in hands-on projects in the field and laboratory. You will also focus on your chosen stream, and field trips are a feature of all three streams.

For Coasts and Catchments you may study coasts and oceans, groundwater hydrology, microclimates and soil processes, hydro geochemistry, surface water hydrology, global climate change, sedimentary processes or geological processes.

Environmental Forensics areas include toxicology for environmental health, legal studies, public health, animal physiology, and groundwater and soil hydrology.

For Global Water Resources you may combine hydrochemistry and ecology with earth fluid modelling.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification and the skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science-related field.


Career opportunitiesCareer opportunities are numerous and will continue to expand as the world understands more about its environmental problems. Environmental scientists work in public and private sector organisations such as the CSIRO, Environmental Protection Authority, Catchment Boards, government agencies, mining companies, environmental consulting firms, the pharmaceuticals industry and non-government organisations such as Greening Australia.

Examples of potential occupations include: catchment care officer, environmental scientist, environmental protection officer, environmental consultant, field officer, environmental assessment officer, environmental education officer, hydrologist, greenhouse project officer, salinity management officer, revegetation project officer, wetland implementation officer, and wildlife officer.

Combined degreesYou can combine the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) with the following degrees:

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies)5.5 years | SATAC Code: 224092



Master of Science (Research) or PhD (Research).Further study >>>

“The wide range of topics that are covered allows for a variety of relevant knowledge to be gathered in Environmental Science.”Flinders Environmental Science graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

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Prerequisites: Stage 2 Chemistry or equivalent*.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry) –

224161. Honours – 224251. High

Achievers Program – 214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry)

–72.10. Honours – 81.90. High

Achievers Program – 97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical

Chemistry) – 70.00. Honours –

80.00. High Achievers Program –

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Analytical chemistry involves identifying and quantifying chemical compounds found in both natural and man made substances. Forensic chemistry is the application of analytical chemistry to matters of a legal nature, whether related to crime, environmental or safety laws, or simply the rules of society. Forensic and analytical chemistry, therefore, combines the practice of analytical chemistry with the application to forensic investigation. Forensic and analytical chemistry will appeal to students who are inquisitive, like problem solving and have a passion for science and laboratory based work.

The Forensic and Analytical Chemistry specialisation—available in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers—is unique in South Australia and has been set up at Flinders University in consultation with Forensic Science South Australia and the South Australian Police.

It is a specialist degree created to teach the skills of one of the most exciting areas of science and to produce graduates to fill niches in the job market. Students have the opportunity to gain employment in areas such as forensic laboratories; food, wine and water quality testing; drug testing; and analytical laboratories.

Chemistry has been a major strength at Flinders since the University’s inception more than 40 years ago and it continues to underpin much of our innovation in the “new sciences” – from forensics to biotechnology, nanotechnology and environmental science.

This multidisciplinary program allows chemists specialising in molecular synthesis, molecular dynamics, physical organic chemistry, innovative analytical techniques and surface science to work alongside other scientists with expertise in atomic, molecular, plasma and nuclear physics, hydrology and meteorology.

The impact of our collaborative approach can be seen in our teaching and research programs and our ability to respond to new developments and needs. This was highlighted when, in response to industry demand, we created this specialist course in Forensic and Analytical Chemistry to complement our traditional chemistry program.

Contributions from Flinders to research publications consistently enjoy high citation rates, have been awarded various prizes, and stimulate collaboration with researchers within Australia and overseas. In particular, the chemistry group has strong links with Forensic Science South Australia, the State’s pathology and scientific evidence service , South Australian Police (SAPOL) and other researchers around the world.

Our research facilities are also among Australia’s best, making Flinders an ideal location for teaching and research both in the laboratory and in the field.

Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry) Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> open exciting career options in areas such as drug testing, DNA analysis and crime prevention;

> involve analysing and identifying elements and compounds;

> were created to teach the skills of one of the most exciting areas of science and to produce graduates to fill niches in the job market.

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Combined degreesYou can combine the Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry) with the following degrees:



Study programIn First Year you will gain a sound knowledge in chemistry, biology, forensic methods and statistics. You also have a choice of two electives.

Second Year includes a range of chemistry topics as well as molecular biology and a specific topic on the chemical analysis of physical evidence, along with a choice of two electives.

Third Year places specific emphasis on forensic methods, including those used for DNA and drugs and toxicology. In addition you will undertake further studies in analytical chemistry. Students are given the opportunity to apply what they have learnt in advanced laboratories.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification and the skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science related field.

If you continue to Honours Year you will have the opportunity to plan and execute an individual research project in forensic and analytical chemistry or a related discipline. Coursework will have further emphasis on forensic and chemical methods involving the chemistry of energetic materials.

Examples of honours projects that Flinders students have recently focused on include the identification of impurities in drug manufacture, new methods of analysis of forensic glass evidence, new methods of forensic analysis of suspected herbicide poisonings and the analysis of energetic materials.

“There was lots of lab work and the course introduced me to all different kinds of chemistry.”Flinders Forensic and Analytical Chemistry graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

Career opportunities This is a specialist degree created to fill niches in the job market. In addition to more traditional roles, forensic and analytical chemists are increasingly in demand in areas as diverse as the monitoring of food and water quality, providing analysis for the mining and resources sector, dealing with environmental pollution problems, and testing for the use and abuse of drugs.

Potential employers include: Forensic Science South Australia; Australian Federal Police; South Australian Police Force; Lion Nathan; CSIRO, Defence Science Technology Organisation; BHP Billiton; SA Water; environmental organisations; Australian Government Analytical Laboratories; universities; hospitals; Government agencies such as the Department of Administration and Services, Forensic Science Division - Department of Justice.

Potential occupations include: scene of the crime officer, forensic scientist, drug analyst, food analyst, food technologist, laboratory officer, laboratory analyst/manager, quality control chemist, chemical process worker, project officer, research chemist, research technician, research analyst, biochemist, research assistant/officer, patent examiner, biochemistry technical officer, development scientist, and technical sales representative.

Some students are now working as doctors and intend to use their medical degree as a “stepping-stone” to qualify as forensic pathologists, which are in great demand.


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Course length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.Prerequisites: None. However knowledge of Stage 1 Mathematics and/or Physics is desirable*.

SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) – 224171. Honours –224261. Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 224281. Honours Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 224291. High Achievers Program – 214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) – 71.20. Honours – 84.05. Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 76.20. Honours Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 80.00. High Achievers Program – 97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) – 70.00. Honours – 80.00. Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 70.00. Honours Aquaculture/Marine Biology – 80.00. High Achievers Program – 95.00.Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS.

Marine Biology

Marine biology is the study of the living world in the sea, from the simple molecules that support life to the complex interactions between populations of many species.

The range of specialty areas is huge. There are marine biologists who study the basic biochemistry of marine organisms, for example, while others study the growth or behaviour of individual plants or animals. Some adopt an even larger perspective and study how entire marine ecosystems function.

The Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology),Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Biology) and the Marine Biology specialisation in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers will introduce you to all aspects of marine science. The programs combine technical depth with great flexibility, allowing you to tailor your progress, skills and knowledge to suit your interests.

Great emphasis is placed on teamwork, project design, sampling protocols, in-depth analysis, and written and oral communication, including discussion of key topics. These generic skills will prepare you for employment in a wide range of potential disciplines.

In addition, you may spend substantial amounts of time conducting practical exercises on marine organisms, collecting real data from the marine environment and undertaking research projects onshore, in our aquarium facilities, or at sea. These specific skills will ensure that you have the relevant hands-on experience to make you competitive for jobs in marine biology.

Flinders has a large team of internationally recognised marine biologists and oceanographers undertaking world-class research on current issues in marine science. We also have a team of aquaculturists who are major partners in two seafood Cooperative Research Centres and offer links between the two degrees.

In 2010, Flinders Marine Biologist Dr Charlie Huveneers was named as one of South Australia’s Young Tall Poppies of Science. Dr Huveneers is leading exciting research into underwater surveys, tagging and biopsy sampling of sharks with the goal of developing a better understanding of sharks’ behaviour and their role in the marine ecosystem, which has implications for the fishing and ecotourism industries and for beach safety.

Flinders is a lead partner in Marine Innovation SA (MISA), which facilitates research and infrastructure in the areas of biosecurity, ecosystem services, aquaculture innovation and product quality and value adding. MISA brings together South Australia’s top aquatic institutions and research scientists.

Marine biology lecturers at Flinders have strong links with the national and international community, industry and government departments. Students are introduced to a range of local marine biology practitioners and taken on field trips to see the facilities at SARDI Aquatic Sciences West Beach, as well as on board the SARDI research vessel Ngerin.

Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Biology) Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> provide opportunities for students to travel to the Lincoln Marine Science Centre to participate in exciting fieldwork;

> have a strong focus on global environmental issues related to the ocean and marine life.

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Study programFirst Year includes general biology and chemistry, and specific marine science topics such as Marine Sciences and an Introduction to Marine Biology, plus electives of your choice.

Students who do not have a background in chemistry are able to choose introductory chemistry topics, making this specialisation available to those with no scientific background.

Second Year introduces animal diversity, coasts and oceans, marine ecology, genetics, evolution and biodiversity in dedicated topics, as well as providing fundamental scientific research skills in experimentation and statistics.

You will also get hands-on experience in field trips to investigate various coastal ecosystems.

Third Year examines marine and freshwater biology, birds and reptiles, fisheries biology, marine mammals, science and management, plant and algal diversity and conservation biology, and restoration ecology.

You will also carry out a research project in marine biology involving self-directed study in a specialisation of your choice.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification and the skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science-related field.


Career opportunitiesMarine biology is a growth area for employment, particularly in South Australia. The Commonwealth and State governments, water authorities, local councils, industry, environmental groups, consultants and universities all employ marine biologists.

Flinders graduates have found jobs in: marine policy and planning in government; environmental consultancies; industry sectors such as aquaculture, fisheries and marine-based tourism; university and government funded marine research institutions; and conservation management of vulnerable and threatened species.

Potential occupations include marine biologist, coast and clean seas project officer, coastal environmental officer, conservation officer, fisheries biologist, research scientist, marine scientist, marine campaign officer and marine and coastal education officer.

Further study >>>Master of Science (Research), or PhD (Research).

“It was great to be in an environment that supported free-thinking and exploration of new ideas and methods.”

“The trip to Port Lincoln was very well run and was a great part of the course.”Flinders Marine Biology graduate comments obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.

Aquaculture/ Marine Biology double specialisationStudents can apply for a double specialisation in Aquaculture and Marine Biology. The Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture/Marine Biology) can still be completed in three years and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Aquaculture/Marine Biology) can still be completed in four years.

This double specialisation is not available in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers.

Combined degreesYou can combine the Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) with the following degrees:



Please note that the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture/Marine Biology) double specialisation cannot be combined with the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice.

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Course length: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.Prerequisites: Biomedical Nanotechnology stream – SACE Stage 2 Chemistry. Quantum Nanostructures stream – SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Physics and Mathematical Studies or equivalent*.SATAC Code: Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) – 224181. Honours –224271. High Achievers Program – 214721.2011 ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) – 79.55. Honours – 80.40. High Achievers Program – 97.90.Guaranteed entry ATAR: Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) – 70.00. Honours – 80.00. High Achievers Program – 95.00.Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS.

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Nanotechnology is science at the molecular level and, like biotechnology and information technology, is a growth industry with the potential to change the world.

In the 20th Century, scientists discovered atomic structure and quantum theory, which explains how atoms and molecules work. In the 21st Century, nanotechnology lets us see and feel atoms and actually push them around. There are projects under way to build nanochips that interface with the human eye to help restore sight and miniature machines that need no lubricants.

This pioneering degree – the first of its type in Australia when introduced in 2000 – will equip you to be a part of this new industrial revolution. You will graduate ready to start working in a variety of scientific professions and to play a leading role in the future as nanotechnology grows, matures and reveals its full potential.

Nanotechnology draws on the strengths of all the basic sciences and the course will give you a strong background in these sciences. In particular, there is an emphasis on developing computational skills and an awareness of the roles and uses of computers in science and society.

From Second Year you will choose to specialise in one of two areas:

> Biomedical Nanotechnology

> Quantum Nanostructures.

Flinders was the first Australian university to offer an undergraduate degree in nanotechnology and we continue to set the pace in teaching innovation. For example, we have recently piloted a program funded by the State Government to place students in industries for both summer jobs and Honours projects.

Our teachers are also leading researchers who attract several million dollars each year in research funding and receive many invitations to present at national and international conferences. They also contribute to the Molecular Technologies Research Group, which is one of the University’s flagship research concentrations. More than 50 specialist scientists are working on molecular assembly processes, nanostructure development, and the regulation and manipulation of molecular processes.

Among other accolades, Professor Nico Voelcker received a Tall Poppy in Science Award as an outstanding young researcher in South Australia.

Professor Joe Shapter received a national Carrick Institute citation for his work in establishing this degree, and in 2009 received an Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award for Teaching Excellence. In 2010 Professor Joe Shapter was awarded South Australia’s Tertiary Science Educator of the year award at the South Australian Science Excellence Awards.

Our expertise is underpinned by combined strengths in chemistry, biology and materials science and by the fact that we share our campus with a world-class medical research centre. This overlap of expertise is unique.

Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nanotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Enhanced Program for High Achievers

> equip you to be a part of one of the growth industries of the 21st Century;

> offer two distinct streams, each with an exciting array of career opportunities;

> combine new ideas and technologies with a thorough grounding in the core sciences.

These courses…

What does Nanotechnology at Flinders offer


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Combined degreesYou can combine the Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) with the following degrees:



Career opportunitiesNanotechnology impacts upon all aspects of industry including solar energy, medicine, aerospace, environmental remediation, telecommunications and computing.

Whatever the environment, commercial or research, employment opportunities are at the cutting edge of technology.

Graduates have found employment in research-based careers in the DSTO, CSIRO and universities within Australia and internationally.

Graduates who wish to work in a commercial environment may find opportunities in companies such as Carl Zeiss, and Advanced Nanopowders Technology in Perth.

Potential occupations include: nanosystems scientist, nanomaterials business manager, nanomaterial scientist, laboratory technician, research officer, scientist, scientific support officer, and patent examiner.

Study programIn First Year you will take chemistry, mathematics, biology, and a specialist nanotechnology topic.

You will learn about business, enterprise management, economics and legal issues such as intellectual property. All of these skills are vital for any modern scientist.

In Second and Third Years you will take some core topics then specialise in a chosen area.

The Biomedical Nanotechnology stream includes extensive studies in chemistry and biology.

The Quantum Nanostructures stream has a stronger emphasis on physics, chemistry and mathematics.

The Honours Year provides you with an additional qualification and the skills and knowledge to pursue further scientific research or a career in a science related field.


Examples of some of the projects our students have been working on include novel solar cells, biosensors and membranes to help filter dirty water. One of our students was recently featured in the Advertiser and on the television Science Show SCOPE.

“The course offered practicals that really helped me to understand the lectures.”Flinders Nanotechnology graduate comment obtained from the Australian Graduate Survey.


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Arts3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

4 years with Honours.

Prerequisites: None. No assumed knowledge.

SATAC Code: 214031

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) enables you to explore a single field of study in depth or study several different fields through a wide range of majors and minors. The BA produces flexible, literate, independent and well-informed graduates, equipped with transferable, highly valued skills.

The following areas of study may be relevant to students interested in Science and can be taken in the BA as a major or minor:

> Biological Sciences

> Earth Sciences

> Environmental Studies

> Information Technology

> Mathematics

> Screen and Media.

More information about these courses can be found in the Flinders Arts & Humanities undergraduate programs brochure.

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3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. 4 years with Honours.

Prerequisites: Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods.

SATAC Code: 214821 | 224431 (Honours)

The Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) involve the study and creation of computational systems, as well as specialised areas such as operating systems, networks, databases, graphics, bioinformatics, data security and artificial intelligence. You will gain a solid theoretical understanding of, and practical experience in, the design of efficient, reliable software and hardware to meet industry requirements. There is a strong emphasis both on the fundamentals of computing and on practical skills and teamwork.

More information about these courses can be found in the Flinders Computing & Information Technology undergraduate programs brochure.

Digital Media3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.


Prerequisites: None. However, knowledge of either Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is assumed.

SATAC Code: 224551 | 224451 (Honours)

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Media) and Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Media) (Honours) prepare you for the growing and dynamic area formed by the convergence of computer science and digital media, including animation, computer games, computer graphics and information visualisation.

Building on a strong computing foundation, you will also take topics in screen studies and creative arts culminating in a major digital media technical project in your final semester.

More information about these courses can be found in the Flinders Computing & Information Technology or Creative Arts & Media undergraduate programs brochures.

Education 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Honours available.

Prerequisites: None. Some courses have assumed knowledge.

(Early Childhood)/ArtsSATAC Code: 214751

(Early Childhood/Special Education)/Disability StudiesSATAC Code: 224021

(Primary R-7)/ArtsSATAC Code: 214971

(Primary R-7 and Special Education)/Disability StudiesSATAC Code: 224031

(Middle and Secondary Schooling)/ArtsSATAC Code: 214981

(Middle and Secondary Schooling)/Health SciencesSATAC Code: 214991

(Middle and Secondary Schooling)/ScienceSATAC Code: 224011

(Middle and Secondary/Special Education)/Disability StudiesSATAC Code: 224041

(Secondary Schooling)/LanguagesSATAC Code: 224541

Flinders University offers a number of Education programs that will prepare you to teach at different levels of education and with different specialisations.

More information about these courses can be found in the Flinders Education undergraduate programs brochure.

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Engineering4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

(except where otherwise noted).

Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods (except where otherwise noted)

Assumed knowledge: See below.

Engineering (Biomedical)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 214771

Engineering (Biomedical)/ MEng (Biomedical)5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is assumed.

SATAC Code: 214881

Engineering (Civil)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics and

Chemistry is assumed.

SATAC Code: 214961 (CDU) | 214901 (UniSA)

Engineering (Computer Systems)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 214791

Engineering (Electronics)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 214801

Engineering (Environmental Technologies)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 224091

Engineering (Maritime Electronics)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 224101

Engineering (Mechanical)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 224341

Engineering (Mechanical)/ MEng (Biomedical)

5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is assumed.

SATAC Code: 224351

Engineering (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing)4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics and Chemistry is assumed.

SATAC Code: 214911

Engineering (Naval Architecture)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 224331

Engineering (Robotics)Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 214781

Engineering (Robotics)/ MEng (Electronics)5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 Physics is

assumed.

SATAC Code: 224311

Engineering (Software)SATAC Code: 214601

Engineering Science3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Prerequisites: None. Knowledge of either SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods and Stage 2 Physics is assumed.

SATAC Code: 214811

Flinders University’s Engineering awards have been designed in close collaboration with industry in order to meet future development needs.

More information about these courses can be found in the Flinders Engineering undergraduate programs brochure.

Geographical Information Systems3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.



SATAC Code: 214591

The Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems includes core topics such as information technology, remote sensing, computer programming, digital image analysis and GIS. Popular majors include biology, geography, earth sciences, environmental studies and criminal justice from the Bachelor of Arts program.

Employment opportunities exist in natural resource management, the environment, conservation, urban and regional planning, primary industries, defence, law enforcement, and many other disciplines.

More information about this course can be found in the Flinders Computing & Information Technology or Environment undergraduate programs brochures.

Health Sciences3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.



SATAC Code: 214181 | 214182 (combined degrees)

The Bachelor of Health Sciences combines health-related topics with specialised studies. It caters for a wide range of careers and equips you with transferable, industry relevant skills. The course is multidisciplinary and there are multiple majors available. You can study disability, health education and promotion, health management, the life sciences, and nutrition.

The course gives you a deeper under-standing of the roles and functions of various health professions and provides internship opportunities with industry placements in a variety of areas.

More information about this course can be found in the Flinders Health undergraduate programs brochure.

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Information Technology3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.



SATAC: 214201 | 224441 (Honours)

The Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) are comprehensive programs that emphasise the practical skills needed for successful, long-term careers in the IT industry.

The courses are both highly technical and people-oriented. As well as their scientific and technical focus on areas related to software, networks, web, database and internet services, areas such as management, communications and human behaviour are also covered.

More information about these courses can be found in the Flinders Computing & Information Technology undergraduate programs brochure.

Medical Science3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.



SATAC Code: 214421

The Bachelor of Medical Science offers a specialised program for those seeking work as medical science professionals in areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology.

The course offers a basis for postgraduate studies in radiology, pathology, pharmacology and other fields. It is also a preparation for the graduate-entry medical and health programs at Flinders.


Nutrition and Dietetics4 years full-time only.


SATAC: 214381

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to produce nutritionists and dietitians who interpret scientific knowledge about food then translate it into practical information to help people change their eating habits and improve their health.

You will gain knowledge about the nature, management and prevention of diet-related diseases and the social and psychological factors that influence what people eat.


More information on these and our other courses can also be found at:www.flinders.edu.au/courses

Enhance your degree

Didn’t find the course you were looking for?

Diploma in LanguageWould you like to enhance your studies and expand your career options by learning a language?

Flinders offers you the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide you with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to your qualifications. You will add one extra year to your total study duration and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language.

The Diploma in Language is only available in combination with another undergraduate course at Flinders. You can apply for the Diploma when you enrol in your undergraduate course.

Bachelor or Master of Business and TechnologyCombining your degree with the Bachelor of Business and Technology or the Master of Business and Technology provides you with theory and practice in innovation, entrepreneurship, business and management for understanding and working in high technology organisations. By adding one to two years to your study program you will graduate with two degrees and greatly enhanced job prospects.

To apply for either of these degrees you must be enrolled in an approved science, engineering or business degree and have successfully completed at least one year of that degree. Masters is also available as a standalone graduate entry degree.

Arts & Humanities> Archaeology> Arts> Creative Arts (Creative Writing;

Digital Media; Drama; Screen)> International Tourism> Languages> Media (Creative Arts; Public Affairs)> Theology

Business & Commerce> Business (Business Economics;

Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing)

> Commerce (Accounting; Accounting/Finance; Finance; Finance/Economics; Sustainability)

> International Studies> International Tourism

Computing & Information Technology> Computer Science> Digital Media> Geographical Information Systems> Information Technology

Creative Arts & Media> Creative Arts (Creative Writing;

Digital Media; Drama; Screen)> Digital Media> Media (Creative Arts; Public Affairs)

Education> Early Childhood/Arts> Early Childhood and Special Education/

Disability Studies> Primary R - 7/Arts> Primary R - 7 and Special Education/

Disability Studies> Middle and Secondary/Arts> Middle and Secondary/Health Sciences> Middle and Secondary/Science> Middle and Secondary/Special Education/

Disability Studies> Secondary/Languages

Engineering> Biomedical> Civil> Computer Systems> Electronics> Environmental Technologies> Maritime Electronics> Mechanical> Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing> Naval Architecture> Robotics> Software> Engineering Science

Environment> Aquaculture> Biodiversity and Conservation> Engineering (Environmental Technologies)> Environmental Health> Environmental Management> Environmental Science> Geographical Information Systems> Marine Biology

Health> Disability and Developmental Education> Environmental Health> Health Sciences> Medical Science> Nutrition and Dietetics> Occupational Therapy> Optometry> Paramedic Science> Physiotherapy> Speech Pathology

International Studies & Languages> International Studies> International Tourism> Languages

Law & Justice> Justice and Society> Laws and Legal Practice

Medicine> Clinical Sciences/Medicine and Surgery> Graduate Entry Medical Program (GEMP)

Nursing & Midwifery> Midwifery> Nursing

Psychology & Social Work> Behavioural Science (Psychology)> Disability and Developmental Education> Psychology (Honours)> Social Work and Social Planning

Society, Politics & Government> Government and Public Management> International Studies> Justice and Society> Social Work and Social Planning

Why not check out one of our following brochures?

Flinders has a variety of resources and services to help you kick-start your career.

Practical placements which give you job-ready skills are an integral part of many Flinders courses.

You will have access to valuable career advice from industry leaders, professionals and graduates.

Or you may like to study one of our postgraduate courses.

Whatever your next step, when you

graduate from Flinders you will be part of an international network of alumni who have built careers that enrich their communities across Australia and throughout the world.

Helping you realise your goals and ambitions is important to us at Flinders University.

It is why we have so many flexible entry pathways.

And it is also why we have an extensive network of services to support you all the way from your initial enquiry and enrolment right through to your graduation.

Flinders understands that everybody’s life path is different.If you are completing Year 12 and thinking about uni, Flinders improves your chance of getting into the course of your choice by offering bonus points for many of its courses.

If you are not a school leaver, TAFE/VET qualifications, the Special Tertiary Admissions Test, foundation studies programs and prior tertiary studies are other ways you can get to Flinders.

A well-rounded university education should not be the end of your learning but a launching pad for the next phase of your life.

What you learn should be relevant, it should increase your understanding of the world around you, and it should help you realise your full potential.

Flinders is fully committed to constantly improving the quality of its teaching, and learning at Flinders is connected to our dynamic research environment, with strong links to industry and the broader community.

Among our staff there are a number of national and international award winners for teaching and research, and Flinders has a solid record of achievement in the Australian Awards for University Teaching.

Flinders also has state-of-the-art facilities on a superb campus – it is a perfect setting in which to study, to grow, to relax and to meet friends.

Before you get here

While you’re here

Your next step

The information contained in this brochure is accurate at the time of publication: June 2011. Flinders University reserves the right to alter any course or topic contained herein without prior notice. Alterations are reflected in the course information available on the University’s website.

www.flinders.edu.au

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