 |
   |
  |
|
|
Bachelor of ScienceLink here for entry and admission requirementsA Bachelor of Science can open up an exciting range of career opportunities in areas as diverse as business, industry, small to medium enterprise, government, teaching and research. As well as the range of professional career options, science graduates are finding their skills in demand in non-science areas such as business and marketing.
Where can our graduates go?An array of industries Electronics, defence, automotive, aerospace, robotics, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, paint manufacture, plastics, mining, industrial chemicals, building and construction, cosmetics, food, environmental analysis and management, forestry, primary industry, agribusiness, tourism. Plus completely new industries are in the process of development.
Potential EmployersHigh - Tech Companies - Vision Systems, SAAB Systems Pty Ltd, Motorola Australia, CSC Aust Pty Ltd., Kaz Technology Services, Orica Limited, EDS, IBM Australia Ltd, Accenture Industry Organisations - BAE Systems Australia Limited , CSR Limited, Ford Motor Company of Australia, Norske Skog Paper Mills (Australia) Ltd, Unilever Australasia, Coca-Cola Amatil (SA) Ltd, MasterFoods Australia New Zealand, Orlando Wyndham Group Pty. Ltd., ABB Grain Ltd, Wattyl Australia Pty. Ltd Mining and Energy Companies - Rio Tinto Limited, Newmont Australia, Woodside Energy Ltd., Xstrata, Anglo Coal Australia Pty. Ltd, BHP Billiton Limited. Financial Organisations - BankSA, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corporation, Insurance Australia Group. Consultants - Sinclair Knight Merz, Connell Wagner, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Eco-Sure. Research Centres, Analytical Services, Medical and Pharmaceutical Companies - Amdel Limited, Australian Genome Research Facility, GroPep Ltd , Universities around the country, Australian Laboratory Services Pty. Ltd (ALS), Jurlique International, SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI), The Australian Wine Research Institute, CSIRO, DSTO, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science (IMVS), Australian Institute of Marine Science, Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Canon Information Systems Research Australia (CISRA), NCVER, CMAX Pty. Ltd , Australian Red Cross Blood Service, BresaGen Limited, Alphapharm Pty Ltd, Mayne Pharma International, Medvet Science Pty Ltd, Idexx Laboratories. Hospitals - Women's & Children's Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Health Service, Hanson Institute & Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre Government & Utilities - Australian Antarctic Division, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Defence Force Recruiting, Bureau of Meteorology, Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO), Department for Environment and Heritage, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Department of Education, Science and Training, Dept Primary Industry and Resources, Forensic Science South Australia, IP Australia, Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, Department for Environment and Heritage, SA Police, SA Water. Others include - Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Board Inc., Kakadu National Park, Investigator Science Centre, SA Museum, the Questacon Science Circus, River Murray Catchment Water Management Board , Mallee Catchment Management Authority, Australian Museum, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
Combined Degrees Programs
Some Occupations
Some Specialist Pathways Majors and/or Extended Majors: Bioinformatics: Bachelor of Science graduates with an extended major in Bioinformatics will be able to seek employment in areas as diverse as the development of therapeutic drugs; research into anti-cancer therapies; and design of pest and disease control strategies in agriculture. They will also find work in medical research, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies or government health departments, the biotechnology industry, government and private consultancies; science policy and planning; and education. For example: Flinders Medical Centre, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science (IMVS), Women's & Children's Hospital, CSIRO. The extended major's broad scientific base will also enable students to move into other areas of the biological and computer sciences. Examples of position titles are: Bioinformatician, Biometrician, Bioinformatics Research Scientist, Biostatistician. Biological Chemistry: Employment opportunities for graduates in this extended major can be found in pharmaceutical companies, hospital laboratories, agricultural, medical and veterinary institutions biotechnology companies, bio-materials companies, industry settings, government departments, universities and research organizations such as CSIRO. Chemistry: Flinders chemistry graduates have started their careers as analysts, research chemists, sales representatives, biochemistry technical officers and forensic scientists. They are employed in the wine, pharmaceutical, paint, mining, petrochemical, petroleum and automotive industries, research laboratories and analytical laboratories. Computer Science: Computer Science graduates have found employment is such areas as database administration, web-site development, user-support, application development and maintenance, training, research and development, consulting, network administration, marketing and software development. Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution: Jobs involving fieldwork and conservation, such as flora/fauna/weed ecologist, Environmental Scientist, biodiversity protection officer, Bush Management Adviser etc. in government agencies, for example the Department for Environment and Heritage South Australia, Museums, SARDI, private consultants and so on. Electronics and Instrumentation: Prepares students for careers in the wider electronics industry, such as telecommunications, robotics, automotive electronics, smart instrumentation, security and defence. Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources: Potential roles include; Hydrologist, water resources officer, Hydrological Data Officer, Natural Resource Project Officer, Water Allocation Officer, Systems Modeller, Land & Water Field Officer, Watercourse Project officer, Catchment Care Officer, River Health Officer. Equipped to work in numerous organizations including CSIRO, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Catchment Boards, private environmental consulting firms and government departments (department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation), Murray-Darling Basin Commission (MDBC) etc. Mathematics: Mathematics is widely used in science, engineering and technology, in estimating, modelling and forecasting, and in specific professions such as computer graphics, finance, banking, insurance and linguistics. Examples of job titles include; Mathematician, Population Data Analyst, meteorologist, Portfolio Analyst, Forecasting Analyst, Modelling and Simulation Scientist, Operational Risk Analyst. Molecular Biology: Molecular Biology has applications in medicine, agriculture, forensic science and the study of evolutionary relationships. Molecular Biologists can work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, organizations such as CSIRO, biotechnology companies and government departments. Ocean and Climate Sciences: Careers as a consultant or scientist and job titles such as Oceanographic Officer, Meteorologist, Modeller, Tidal Analysis Assistant. Potential employers include: Bureau of meteorology, various divisions of CSIRO, SARDI, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), and aquaculture, or environmental consulting firms in private industry, environmental agencies, Department of the Environment and Heritage. Physics: Career options in areas such as optics and photonics, telecommunications, micro and nanoelectronics, instrumentation development, acoustics, geophysics, meteorology, teaching and finance, as well as research and development laboratories such as DSTO, ANSTO and CSIRO and agencies such as Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. Positions such as: Graduate Physicist, Defence Scientist, Research Scientist in Sonar Systems, Scientific Officer etc.
Working In Research Working in research provides an opportunity to further one's knowledge, and develop further your relevant practical and research skills. Initial positions in research are often that of assisting the person who is undertaking work. You may be answerable to the chief coordinator of the department or project and have set tasks to fulfil and specific requirements to meet. The type of work can be extensive in its variety, or confined to one or two areas. What is required can and does vary enormously according to the field of research and the requirements of the supervisor. Employment as a research assistant is possible in a variety of fields, from medicine, engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and beyond. The duration of employment varies considerably, from as little as three months to 3-4 years. This will depend on such factors as:
In many cases, particularly where the contract is initially short term, the possibility exists for extending the contract, if deemed necessary. A degree or above (honours level can be an advantage) is necessary. Certain job descriptions state a preferred degree, others are more general and may simply state that "relevant tertiary qualifications" are required. Personal requirements
Some alternative careers using your Science degree (some may require further training)
Some Web SitesAssociation of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA)
Australian Graduate SurveyGraduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study. 2007 Graduates at a glance:
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
More informationGraduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
For more information explore this website. This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities, Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.
|
|