What will I learn?

Which of the world's problems would you like to solve? When you study the Bachelor of Science online with Charles Sturt University, you'll be prepared for a rewarding career helping to advance Australian and international scientific knowledge and develop solutions to some of the complex problems facing society. What's more, you can tailor your bachelor's degree in science to your interests or explore a range of scientific disciplines to determine where your passions lie.

Choose from five majors – Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Mathematics and Physics – and a wide range of electives, including subjects from Charles Sturt's dedicated interdisciplinary areas: natural resources resilience and productivity data, digital and spatial science and animal and plant biosecurity.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Health

Study options

Online/Distance (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$35,120.00 (19,52,738) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Online/Distance (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$35,120.00 (19,52,738) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Entry requirements

For international students

A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the minimum ATAR required
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.