Course overview
Advanced Science is an academically elite, honours degree course in which you will tailor your study to your interests in science, technology and mathematics.
During your course, you will have access to world-class research groups, work-integrated learning, industry engagement, student-led projects and accelerated learning pathways.
This course is unique in Western Australia in its multidisciplinary, project-based learning and scientific professional practice involving entrepreneurship, communication and leadership skills. These attributes are essential for delivering effective, innovative responses to changing industry and employment circumstances.
You’ll graduate with the skills to be a STEM leader who can apply advanced, multidisciplinary knowledge to address major science challenges.
These are the advanced science majors that you can choose from:
Professional accreditation and recognition
See the course pages of the individual majors.
Why study at Curtin?
Broad career options
This course equips you with leadership and entrepreneurial skills so that you can contribute to science innovation.
High-impact research centres
Curtin hosts numerous esteemed groups and centres undertaking high-impact research, ranging from agriculture to space sciences.
Work experience
Benefit from work-integrated learning opportunities from your second year.
Your student experience
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll gain core knowledge in your discipline and have a choice of elective units that align with your career goals.ĚýElectives enable you to study a minor or a specialisation, or delve deeper into your major.
From second year, you’ll build your expertise through year-long projects, embedded in Curtin research groups or with external organisations.
You’ll also benefit from multidisciplinary collaborations with your academic peers from across our Advanced Science majors.
In your final year, you’ll conduct a self-directed honours project that contributes new knowledge to your field.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Customise your degree
These are the choice of majors available to you:
Entry requirements
This course is designed for high performing science students. As such students are expected to maintain a minimum academic standard. If that standard is not reached students will be recommended to transition as follows:
Agricultural Science Major:
To the Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) or the .
Chemistry Major:
To the .
Computing Major:
To the .
Data Science Major:
To the Bachelor of Science (Data Science).
Environmental Science Major:
To the .
Marine Science Major:
To the .
Physics Major:
To the Bachelor of Science (Physics).
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$9,200*
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”). The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan.
All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.
Learn more about CSPs and whether you’re eligible by visiting the Australian Government’sĚý.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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