Bachelor of Science

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Locate, evaluate and apply scientific information efficiently and effectively;
2. Identify and solve problems with intellectual independence using scientific principles in a range of situations taking into consideration social, cultural, economic and environmental factors;
3. Exhibit high levels of numeracy skills in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative scientific data;
4. Communicate effectively in spoken and written forms on a range of scientific and mathematical topics to peers, professional and community groups;
5. Apply an evidence-based research approach, formulate and test hypotheses in a chosen scientific discipline;
6. Respond with social and cultural awareness within local and global environments;
7. Devise and apply scientific methodology, individually and with peers, to undertake laboratory exercises, scientific research and practical investigations, employing ethical principles and practice and industry and research protocols.

Practical learning is a key part of all studies at Victoria University. Our Bachelor of Science features hands-on work in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You’ll also undertake practical fieldwork to enhance and demonstrate your theoretical knowledge.

You’ll learn in modern laboratories with the latest equipment. Our science facilities include:

• Shimadzu Analytical Laboratory at Werribee Campus which features state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation.
• A supercritical nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer at Footscray Park Campus.

These two laboratories enable complete chemical analyses to be performed, such as:

• pesticides in waste water
• impurity profiling in pharmaceutical products
• structure determination
• heavy metal analysis.

Advanced food systems research laboratories offer you resources for advanced food research, including:

• food processing
• shelf-life enhancement
• microbial and enzyme technology and engineering
• functional foods and nutraceuticals.

As part of this course, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake industry projects and placements with VU industry partners.

We have partnerships with a range of organisations that will allow you to gain professional experience and up-to-date skills. We use these partnerships to inform our courses, share resources and give you the chance to learn in a workplace setting.

Your studies will be enhanced by our partnerships, which include:

• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
• Fosters
• Clariant
• Modern Olives Laboratories
• National Measurement Institute.

We also collaborate with Greater Western Water on several projects, especially in the areas of water and sustainability.