Suggested study combinations

Graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities in science and technology, determined by their choice of major studies. Listed below are some of the study options that are available.

Further information on options

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Biomedical Science/Chemistry

The Biomedical Science major focuses on the measurement of human body processes, including lung function, brain activity, aspects of exercise physiology, medical imaging and cardiovascular monitoring.

A blend of human physiology and a detailed understanding of the physical and chemical systems within a Chemistry combination will provide a deep understanding of the physical nature of life.

Biotechnology/Environmental Sustainability

The study of Biotechnology encompasses the fundamental sciences of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and statistics and focuses on applications of these sciences to areas such as business, ethics, environmental science, medicine and pharmaceutics.

With a focus on social, ethical, economical and ecological tools, graduates of an Environmental Sustainability combination will be prepared to apply biotechnology in an environmentally friendly, socially acceptable and sustainable fashion
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Chemistry/Photonics

The Chemistry major emphasises the practical skills that are important to a range of medical, industrial, environmental and research applications. These skills include computing, team-work, problem solving and communication skills, as well as the traditional skills of an analytical, organic or environmental chemist.
Combined Chemistry and Photonics studies provide an understanding of the chemical and physical processes which occur in photonics applications.

Students gain skills and knowledge in areas such as laser materials and processes, photochemistry, spectroscopy and optical data storage.
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Computer Science/Astrophysics & Supercomputing

The combination of the Computer Science major with the Astrophysics & Supercomputing co-major will develop your skills in problem-solving, analytic thinking, and applications of information technology that are
transferable to a range of career opportunities, particularly those involving supercomputing.

This unique combination uses Astrophysics as the context in which to explore the use of supercomputers including image processing and analysis, numerical simulations and information and data management. The astrophysics co-major will also cover the Universe and how it works, including a wide range of topics from planets to galaxies to the large scale structure of the
Universe.

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Electronics/Neuroscience

The Electronics major builds a foundation of fundamental concepts and principles and extends these ideas to higher-level studies in embedded microcontrollers, integrated circuit design and advanced sensors and actuators.

Graduates with a good understanding of electronics and Neuroscience/Psychophysiology are very employable in a range of human-oriented occupations.
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Environmental Sustainability/Information Systems

The Environmental Sustainability studies at Swinburne are aimed at equipping graduates with a wide range of local, global, social and ecological knowledge in order to assist in the protection of the environment and the health of people living within it.

Information Systems combined with a good understanding of Environmental Sustainability will provide graduates with a range of skills including basic science, ethics, environmental philosophy, environmental management, software development and computational skills.
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Mechatronics/Technology Management

The Mechatronics major develops an understanding of fundamental concepts/principles and higher-level studies in mechatronics and robotics. Students gain a mix of software and hardware skills.

Students who combine Technology Management with Mechatronics will have the right mix of skills to start up their own entrepreneurial ‘high tech’ consultancy, to be employed in a multinational company or a specialised ‘niche’ business.

Photonics/Computer Science

The Photonics major provides a strong foundation in optics and photonics (including lasers, opto-electronics and fibre optics). With access to state-of-the-art equipment, and teachers who are international experts in photonics research, students gain a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical skills.

Photonics and Computer Science are complementary disciplines that give graduates a holistic skill-set and the hardware/software proficiency needed for research and development in many current and future photonics-related technologies including imaging, sensors, and instrumentation.

Psychology/Biochemistry

Studies in Psychology provide knowledge of psychological theories which improve your ability to explain human behaviour in a variety of settings. A distinctive focus of the course is that it provides extensive opportunities for application to real-life situations.

Through integrating the study of behaviour with an understanding of structures and processes of living things based on principles of chemistry and biology, a Biochemistry combination will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge in these fundamental health disciplines