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Bachelor of Engineering Science

Study Engineering Science at Flinders

Apply science to engineer the future.

Gain the foundations for further study in engineering or for a career in an engineering-related field. The degree provides study in the fundamentals of engineering science and provides not only a solid engineering degree but also a pathway to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. The degree offers specialisations in:

  • biomedical engineering
  • civil engineering
  • electrical and electronic engineering
  • mechanical engineering.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

70.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

214811 (Tonsley) 284341 (Festival plaza)

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Tonsley
  • – Festival Plaza*
Online: No
Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2023: $6,848
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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*Available at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD from 2024. Years 1 and 2 undertaken at Festival Plaza, years 3 and 4 undertaken at Tonsley. Some specialisations not available at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD from 2024.

Why study Engineering Science at Flinders

  • Learn the fundamental science that underpins engineering and how to apply those principles in practice
  • Choose a specialisation in biomedical, civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, or software engineering
  • Provides a pathway to a four-year accredited Bachelor of Engineering in an engineering field of your choice
  • No prerequisites or assumed knowledge
  • Provides additional topics and support for students who do not have a background in mathematics and physics
  • Access purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities at Tonsley

Your career

Students can use this course as a pathway to studying engineering, opening up employment in a variety of sectors including engineering firms, consultancies, education, small business, government and defence.

Potential occupations include:

  • customer support engineer
  • project manager
  • process development engineer/ scientist
  • systems engineer
  • process and automation engineer
  • integration specialist.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • studying with other student engineers and completing core science, mathematics and engineering topics in areas such as electronics, professional skills, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, applied mathematics and physics.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • a broad range of engineering and mathematics topics
  • starting your major of choice, choosing from: biomedical, civil, electrical and electronic, or mechanical.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • further topics in your specialisation
  • a capstone systems engineering topic
  • an engineering project.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.

  • Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
  • Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.

Study at our new city campus in 2024.
Flinders at Festival Plaza – a new place to learn in the heart of Adelaide CBD.

From 2024, you can study the following Bachelor of Engineering Science specialisations at our new Festival Plaza campus. 

  • Bachelor of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)

More information

ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 84.80 90.00
Median rank to receive an offer 60.53 67.05
Lowest rank to receive an offer 56.15 63.20

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 9 35%
Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 <5
Work and life experience <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) 0 0
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) <5 <5
International Students 5 19%
All students 26 100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.

You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements. A popular combination is this degree with the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation.

Search all combined degree options

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

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How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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