Careers Consulting Group

Science

Science is one of the ancient and most important academic disciplines, covering a broad range of subjects. As a fundamental part of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), science encompasses observation, experimentation, accumulation of factual information, and the formulation of theories to explain the behavior of physical, chemical, atomic, and subatomic systems. The field spans from anthropology, archaeology, paleontology, geology, physics, chemistry, and biology to virology, astronomy, and astrophysics, incorporating many other subjects within its broad discipline.

Human curiosity and necessity gave birth to science, which is omnipresent in our world. Studying science equips students with critical thinking skills essential for all subjects. If you aspire to contribute to the advancement of science and pursue a successful career, a research-oriented science degree from a college or university will help fulfill your dream.

Specializations

The science field is very large; it incorporates Physical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. Examples of areas of specializations include:

  • Astronomy;
  • Astrophysics;
  • Biochemistry;
  • Bioinformatics;
  • Biomedical Science;
  • Biotechnology;
  • Botany;
  • Chemistry;
  • Earth Science;
  • Ecology;
  • Entomology;
  • Environmental Science;
  • Food Science;
  • Forensic Science;
  • Genetics;
  • Geography;
  • Geology;
  • Mathematical Science;
  • Parasitological Science;
  • Physics;
  • Toxicology; and
  • Zoology.

Qualifications

Science programs are offered in the following qualification levels: 

  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • Masters by research/coursework
  • PhD

Professional Associations

Graduated students may be eligible for membership in the following professional bodies:

Astronomy

  • International Astronomical Union (IAU)
  • Astronomical Society of Australia Inc. (ASA)

Biological Science

  • Australian Institute of Biology (AIB)
  • International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS)

Biotechnology

  • AusBiotech – Australians Biotechnology Organisation

Chemical Science

  • Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
  • International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)

Earth Sciences

  • The Geological Society – UK
  • Geological Society of Australia (GSA) – unavailable as at 2 March 2011
  • International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)

Food Science

  • Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)
  • International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST)

Career Opportunities

  • Geologist;
  • Geophysicist;
  • Scientist;
  • Mathematician;
  • Laboratory Assistant/Technician;
  • Biochemist;
  • Chemist;
  • Ecologist;
  • Environmental Scientist;
  • Wildlife Biologist; and
  • Biotechnician.