Science aims to understand the world around us and to use that knowledge to improve our quality of life. It is the basis of all technology and provides the information and techniques which we can use to solve problems associated with pollution, health and the environment. It is not necessary on entering University to have firm ideas about an area of specialisation since this will become clear during the course of study. Students who study science at UNE can take advantage of excellent facilities and opportunities for field work.

It is assumed that students enrolling in this degree will have Mathematics and Chemistry and/or Physics at NSW HSC level, or equivalent.

The Faculty offers Foundation Studies in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for students who do not have the recommended background knowledge.

Careers are available in areas such as research establishments (eg, Australian Atomic Energy Commission, CSIRO, Environmental Protection Authorities, Forestry Commissions, National Parks and Wildlife Services, hospitals, etc.); in industry (eg, computing, electronics, lasers, manufacturing, mining, oil companies, consultancy companies, nurseries, patent offices); in herbaria and museums. Many graduates have gone on to careers as teachers, researchers and administrators in universities and schools.

Combining the Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Diploma - Graduate Diplomas which can be completed in this way are in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Science, Marine Science and Management, Natural Resources, Science and Rural Science. These programs are taken over four years of full-time study and entry into the Diploma component of the course is after completion of the first two years (96 credit points) of the BSc.