Becoming a Scientist
UndergraduateMAQ-FOSX10002027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 14 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $1,305
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Becoming a Scientist
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to:
- Communicate the significance of sustainability, Indigenous knowledges and practices, and social and ethical responsibility in scientific research and practice.
- Identify skills for and reflect on project work, planning, and time management.
- Develop and reflect on capabilities, preferences, and strategies for study; self-directed learning; collaborative learning; and communication in an academic context.
- Explore potential career pathways and create an initial career plan by articulating personal interests, goals, strengths and values.
- Explore and apply disciplinary skills to carry out a small scientific project and communicate its results.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This unit is about you, who you want to be and where you want to go. It is designed to help you build a solid foundation of skills for success in learning to be a practising scientist. You will explore what being a scientist means for you, and how you would like to make a difference in the world. Investigate what types of knowledge systems contribute to our understanding and read and use information sources critically. Be empowered to learn effectively and respond to assessments with confidence, focusing on strengths and growth. You will widen your career options and see the impact science can have through real-world cases. Plan your time at university to achieve your personal goals and obtain a clear idea of where you want your degree to take you. This unit is designed to maximise your interaction with staff and students from a range of majors in practice-based activities.
Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Quality Education; Responsible Consumption and Production
The grading requirement for the unit is Pass/Fail.
- Science project (50%)
- Portfolio Foundation (15%)
- Science Practice Portfolio (35%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MAQ-BSC-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Science
Others
Acceptance into OUA Bachelor of Science
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-BSC-DEG