Where law and science intertwine.
*This program is not currently open for application.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
*This program is not currently open for application.
Combine law with science in this double degree, making yourself valuable to legal teams when it comes to cases that involve scientific evidence such as crime scenes or patent issues. This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. You’ll spend plenty of time in the laboratory as part of the science degree, with the rest of the time spent learning from qualified lawyers working in the legal field. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Major in a science area such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology or mathematics
- Work in laboratories to run tests and conduct experiments
Majors
Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Mathematics.
Career opportunities
This double degree program develops skills applicable to many areas of employment including as a solicitor, barrister, patent attorney, government legal officer, scientist or others depending on the science major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Professional Health Communication
LAW102 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW103 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
LAW104 Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Preparation for Practice 1
LAW202 Individual Learner Needs
LAW203 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW204 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
LAW205 Environmental Health Practicum
LAW206 Environmental Health Practicum
LAW301 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
LAW302 Assessing Learning
LAW303 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School
LAW304 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
LAW401 Professional Experience: Responding to Individual Learner Needs
LAW402 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
LAW403 Teaching HPE in Primary School
LAW404 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
PLUS select 7 LAW elective courses (84 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Teaching Science: The Sky is the Limit
LAW310 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LAW311 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW312 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW313 Teaching the Australian Curriculum: Languages
LAW315 Teacher as Global Practitioner
LAW318 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW405 Professional Practice: Teacher as Researcher
LAW406 Using Data for Learning
LAW407 Communication and Thought
LAW408 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW409 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW410 Introductory Calculus
LAW411 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW412 Chemistry
LAW414 Science Research Methods
LAW415 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW416 Cell Biology
LAW417 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW418 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW419 Introductory Chemistry
LAW420 Communication and Thought
LAW421 Environment and Health
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW441 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI102 Chemistry
SCI105 Science Research Methods
SCI110 Communicating Sustainability
SCI113 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select 1 course from:
SCI202 Environmental Health Risk Management
ANM203 Regions, Change and Sustainability
PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
ENS333 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SRP301 Foundations of Sustainability
SCI302 Measuring Sustainability
WPL310 Introduction to Mathematics
Major courses (8) 96 units
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses (192 units) in total, including the core course
- For students wishing to complete Honours in Law, they must complete a minimum of 2 Law elective courses (24 units) at a 400 coded level
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.