Science
Science professionals are in high demand across the globe, and here at Swinburne, we can teach you the skills that can make a positive change to the world.
Backed by our excellent reputation in science teaching and scientific research, we can help you turn your natural curiosity into a career of discovery.
Our wide range of science options will give you industry-relevant grounding to put you in demand in the workforce, and in a position to make a real difference to the world.
If you are not currently enrolled in a Swinburne program, you may apply to undertake any of our undergraduate or selected postgraduate units as single units of study.
Undergraduate science
Undergraduate Programs
This information is for students commencing study from 2010 onwards. Please refer to program structures for information about programs commenced prior to 2010.
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Biosciences)
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)
- Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry & Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sustainability)
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Biophysics)
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology)
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Psychophysiology)
Undergraduate science professional majors
- Biosciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Sustainability
- Medical Biophysics
- Psychology (Science)
- Psychology & Psychophysiology (Science)
Undergraduate science co-majors and minors
Please note: all co-majors and minors are subject to Faculty approval and timetabling
- Co-majors in the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
- Minors in the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
- Co-majors and minors offered by other faculties
Download undergraduate brochures
Postgraduate science
Postgraduate science programs
- Applied Statistics
- Biotechnology
- Biotechnology - Leadership Stream
- Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Good Manufacturing Practices
Short Courses
In addition to offering single units of study selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate programs, The Faculty of Life and Social Sciences offers short courses in statistics.

