The three-year Life Sciences degree has been designed for students who seek a 'generalist' degree in which there is a large element of choice but with an emphasis on the life and health sciences. A student will select a major area of study and can combine courses from two or more Science disciplines, or take courses from outside the Science disciplines. There is also the option to continue into an Honours year by enrolling in a further year of study (program 4500). This program has been designed to: Develop and sustain an interest in and knowledge of Science with an emphasis on the life and health sciences; Develop a working knowledge of scientific methods of investigation; Encourage curiosity and creative imagination and an appreciation of the role of speculation in the selection and solution of problems, the construction of hypotheses, and the design of experiments; Develop an appreciation of scientific criteria and a concern for objectivity and precision; Develop confidence and skill in formulating problems and in treating both qualitative and quantitative data; Develop the ability and disposition to think logically, to communicate clearly by written and oral means, and to read critically and with understanding; Develop the habit of seeking and recognising relationships between phenomena, principles, theories, conceptual frameworks and problems; Promote understanding of the significance of science, technology, economics and social factors in modern society, and of the contributions they can make in improving material conditions; Provide opportunities for the development of students' motivations and social maturity, and an awareness of their capabilities in relation to a choice of career which will be fruitful to themselves and to society; Provide opportunity to study science in combination with other disciplines. Program Structure Students must complete 144 UOC as a standalone program. 1. 96 UOC including: - An approved Bachelor of Life Sciences major - Science elective courses ('Science' courses are defined in Table 1) 2. 36 UOC Free electives: these courses can be taken from any Faculty of the University. 3. 12 UOC General Education courses: these courses cannot be 'Science' courses. Learning Outcomes display research, inquiry and analytical thinking abilities. Technical competence and discipline specific knowledge. Ability to construct new concepts or create new understanding through the process of enquiry, critical analysis, problem solving, research and inquiry. be capable and motivated for intellectual development. Capacity for creativity, critical evaluation and entrepreneurship. Ability to take responsibility for and demonstrate commitment to their own learning, motivated by curiosity and an appreciation of the value of learning. understand Ethical, Social and Professional concepts. Ability to critically reflect upon broad ethical principles and codes of conduct in order to behave consistently with a personal respect and commitment to ethical practice and social responsibility. Understanding of responsibility to contribute to the community. display excellent Communication skills. Effective and appropriate communication in both professional (intra and inter disciplinary) and social (local and international) contexts. demonstrate Teamwork, collaborative and management skills. Ability to recognise opportunities and contribute positively to collaborative scientific research, and to perceive the potential value of ideas towards practical applications. Demonstrate a capacity for self management, teamwork, leadership and decision making based on open-mindedness, objectivity and reasoned analysis in order to achieve common goals and further the learning of themselves and others.