The Science Practitioner
UndergraduateMAQ-FOSX20002026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 Feb 2026,
- 27 July 2026
- Price from
- $1,245
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
The Science Practitioner
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to:
- Analyse your personal strengths, values, and development needs in relation to potential scientific career pathways.
- Evaluate employment opportunities by interpreting job advertisements and identifying key skills and experiences required.
- Apply principles of effective teamwork and project planning to co-develop and deliver a multi-disciplinary science-related project in collaboration with others.
- Create professional job application materials, including a targeted CV and personal portfolio, that clearly communicate your capabilities as a scientist.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
You began your journey in "FOSE1000: Becoming a Scientist" by asking, Who do you want to be, and where do you want to go? In this unit, you’ll take the next step by actively shaping your professional identity as a scientist.
How do scientists work within teams, across disciplines, and with diverse communities to investigate complex problems that matter? You’ll step into professional roles, plan and deliver a project, and learn how to communicate your strengths and values as a scientist.
As you build a portfolio of work and prepare for future employment, you’ll reflect on key questions: What are your superpowers? How can you grow further? What kind of impact do you want to make?
This is a space to discover, experiment safely, and learn together. Bring your whole self, and let’s keep building the future you want to be part of.
- Project (50%)
- Professional Portfolio (30%)
- Career Action Plan (20%)
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-2026 - Bachelor of Science
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Pre-requisite
60 credit points at 1000 level including FOSE1000 or FOSX1000
Enrolment in OUA Bachelor of Science
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
FOSE2000 The Science Practitioner
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.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-BSC-DEG