Why UTS: Science - our strengths
Students choose UTS: Science because they want a degree that takes a hands-on approach to teaching. This ensures they graduate with practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world.
Employers choose UTS: Science graduates because they know our graduates have the skills and knowledge necessary for success. 100% of UTS Science's postgraduate and 72% of its undergraduate graduates secured full-time employment in the first 3 months upon graduating with an average salary of A$72,644 and $A46,893 (according to Australian Graduate Survey results).
Our courses are practical
From day one UTS: Science students are exposed to laboratory and clinical work from day one of their study. Instruments and equipment are modern and up-to-date, similar to those used in advanced practicing commercial laboratories. Excursions and field trips are common features of our environment courses and mathematics students receive extensive experience with relevant software. UTS: Science is committed to ensuring that our students graduate with the knowledge and experience that employers value.
Our course are industry-relevant
We know what industry is looking for from our graduates, because we ask
UTS: Science regularly reviews its courses with industry advisory committees to ensure our programs are industry-relevant and have the right balance of theory and practice. Courses are regularly reviewed to ensure currency and relevance to industrial and commercial practice.
Professional relevance of programs is further assured as the school maintains strong links with industry through its academic staff who undertake appropriate research and consulting activities in our technology hubs and research entities.
Our courses offer a flexible structure
We recognise the challenges many students are faced with these days, including work, family and social commitments. As a result, our degrees are designed to be as flexible as possible.
Students can choose their major at the beginning or end of their first-year of study. There is no need to restrict your options either because you can choose from a range of second and third year subjects. This flexibility enables you to pursue areas of interest to you, while keeping your career options open.
Students are offered a choice of full-time, part-time study, or a mixture of both options and classes are delivered through various study modes - lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals and field trips.
Further exciting opportunities exist for UTS: Science students to study overseas through either the International Exchange Students Scheme or the Institute for International Studies.
Our courses are taught by the best
UTS: Science wins substantial competitive research grants each year and is the largest contributor to the university's total research revenue.
UTS was awarded and ranked top for all discipline groups in the Australian Commonwealth Government's 2008 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund, which evaluates teaching in all Australian universities by assessing student satisfaction, outcomes and successes.
Our courses offer exciting combinations with global opportunities
A UTS: Science degree can be combined with a degree from other faculties, including Business, Engineering, Law or International Studies. Students who choose to undertake a combined degree will graduate with a double major, giving them an innovative specialisation or broader career options. Bachelor of Science graduates can also go on to postgraduate work in other faculties, such as law or communications. Past graduates have undertaken many exciting and dynamic degree combinations which have undoubtedly given them the edge in a competitive marketplace.
For more details, see UTS: Science courses website.
Our courses offer internationally recognised qualifications
Graduates from most of our courses have the opportunity to work in a wide range of international locations because UTS: Science's qualifications are widely recognised and accredited.
The UTS Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) are the only degrees of this kind accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) in Sydney. This accreditation allows graduates to practice in overseas laboratories, such as the USA and the UK.
Our courses produce graduates who are in demand
Employers tell us that UTS graduates have developed a reputation as savvy, professional, creative, technologically capable, experienced and work-ready.
Employers tell us that UTS: Science courses achieve the ideal balance between theoretical learning and practical experience and expertise. This means that when students graduate with a UTS: Science degree, they are already in demand.
According to the Australian Graduate Survey results for the period October 2007 to April 2008, of UTS Science graduates available for full-time employment, 100% of postgraduates and 72% of undergraduate found a job in the first three months after completing their studies. It is also definitely worth considering postgraduate studies at UTS: Science!
Our courses are research-driven
Besides our commitment to teaching good applicable science, UTS is also dedicated to pursuing research that advances innovation and technology, or that provides solutions to the most significant issues facing our world. Seven research strengths and entities within UTS: Science spearhead this goal, with advanced technology hubs established to interact and connect with industry and the community. These hubs are designed to promote UTS: Science's work with industry partners, and to provide an environment for students to network with potential employers.
More information on UTS: Science's research interests, see UTS: Science's research website.
Our courses utilise the UTS HSC Bonus Scheme
The UTS HSC Bonus Scheme was put into place because we believe that a student's ability to undertake a degree can be better ascertained by considering the subjects they completed in high school as well as their overall ATAR results. In other words, this scheme allows us to take into account your performance in particular HSC subjects, in addition to your ATAR (or equivalent for interstate).
If you are a 2009 Australian high school applicant you may be eligible for this scheme. You can be awarded a maximum of five HSC bonus points for UTS: Science courses. This process is automatic and no application is required.
All Science undergraduate courses are considered for this scheme, except for those combined with Law.
See UTS HSC Bonus Scheme to calculate your HSC bonus points
Our courses in great locations
As a student or researcher in UTS: Science, you will be located in the vibrant Broadway and Haymarket city precincts. UTS: Science is a short walk from the train and bus transport options available at Sydney's Central train station and Railway Square bus stop. You can easily walk to shops, Darling Harbour, cinemas, theatres and the affordable food halls of Chinatown and Broadway.
