Bachelor of General Studies (Science)
BGenStud(Sc)
This course aims to provide flexible course design options for undergraduate students of science by providing access to a diverse pool of subjects requiring a wide range of skills for active and successful participation.
Enrolment through
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Dubbo Campus
Orange Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
Distance education
Normal course duration
Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Part-time 6 years (12 sessions)
Admission criteria
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through one or more of the following:
- previous studies;
- English Language proficiency;
- voluntary or paid work experience;
- TAFE tertiary study preparation programs;
- performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
- participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
- completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) or equivalent aptitude tests; and,
- other attainments and experience deemed appropriate by the Course Coordinator.
- Previous studies include:
- the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
- the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
- a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
- an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
- completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Course structure
Bachelor of General Studies (Science)
This course of 192 points duration consists of:
- Restricted elective subjects (160 points; 20 standard weighted subjects)
- Free elective subjects (32 points; 4 standard weighted subjects)
Restricted elective subjects are chosen from the menu of subjects held by the course coordinator; all subject prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met.
Free elective subjects can be either:
- subjects from outside the Faculty of Science (chosen with the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the relevant Teaching School);
- additional subjects from the list of restricted elective subjects.
Students must complete a minimum of 40 points (5 standard weighted subjects or equivalent) at Level 3, and a minimum of 80 points (10 standard weighted subjects or equivalent) at Levels 2 or 3.
There are no key subjects in this course.
Associate Degree in General Studies (Science) - exit point only
This exit point only course of 128 points duration consists of:
- Restricted elective subjects (112 points; 14 standard weighted subjects)
- Free elective subjects (16 points; 2 standard weighted subjects)
Restricted elective subjects are chosen from the menu of subjects held by the Course Co-ordinator; all subject prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met.
Free elective subjects can be either:
- subjects from outside the Faculty of Science (chosen with the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the relevant Teaching School);
- additional subjects from the list of restricted elective subjects.
Students must complete a minimum of 32 points (4 standard weighted subjects or equivalent) at Level 2 or above.
There are no key subjects in this course.
University Certificate in General Studies (Science) - exit point only
This exit point only course of 64 points duration consists of:
- Restricted elective subjects (56 points; 7 standard weighted subjects)
- Free elective subjects (8 points; 1 standard weighted subject)
Restricted elective subjects are chosen from the menu of subjects held by the Course Co-ordinator; all subject prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met.
Free elective subjects can be either:
- subjects from outside the Faculty of Science (chosen with the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the relevant Teaching School);
- additional subjects from the list of restricted elective subjects.
There are no key subjects in this course.
Enrolment pattern
It is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive written advice from Course Coordinator's about the subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the students responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, co-requisites and/or enrolment restrictions.
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au