The Bachelor of Science (Professional) includes a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree. The course provides students with a broad science overview with the ability to specialise in a field of your choice. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. A distinctive feature of the course is the practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study. Drawing on the expertise of leading teachers, researchers and a variety of industry experts, the course allows students to tailor their degree and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills. Offering a flexible range of unit combinations, the course allows students to select a professionally focused program of study. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key scientific skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

Work Integrated Learning This degree includes a mandatory 12-month professional placement. This placement provides invaluable full-time, paid work experience. You'll earn credit towards your degree and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can participate in other Work Integrated Learning opportunities – choose from professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements.