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Bachelor of Science (Extended) (B-SCIEXT) // Course structure
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Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Coordinators:
Coordinator (Curriculum) – Lisa Godinho
Coordinator (Students) – Mick Moylan
Course structure
Successful completion of 100 points of foundation studies followed by 300 points of study as required to complete the Bachelor of Science (B-SCI)
Subject options
First Year (normally completed full time)
87.5 points of foundation studies comprising the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE10001 | Science: A Study of Life and Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE10002 | Science: Systems, Technology and Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10014 | Foundation Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10015 | Foundation Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MULT10011 | Introduction to Life, Earth and Universe | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MULT10001 | First Peoples in a Global Context | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DEVT10002 | Engagements with Place | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus:
- 12.5 points of level-1 Bachelor of Science science credited subjects
*Note - students who have successfully completed VCE Unit 3/4 Mathematical Methods may seek approval to replace MAST10014 and MAST10015 with additional level-1 BSc electives
Second Year
12.5 points of foundation studies:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE10003 | Science: Supporting Health and Wellbeing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus:
- 87.5 points toward the completion of the requirements of the Bachelor of Science
In the second year of the course students transition to the Bachelor of Science (B-SCI) completion requirements. Students refer to the BSc Handbook entry for these course completion requirements.
Progression: Students must normally complete 50 points of study at one subject year level before proceeding to the next subject year level. In the case of progression to level-2 subjects, normally 50 points of level-1 subjects must be completed in addition to any BSc(Ext) foundation subjects before proceeding to level-2 subjects.
Last updated: 2 November 2025