Which of the world's problems would you like to solve? CSU's Bachelor of Science prepares you for a rewarding career helping to advance Australian and international scientific knowledge and develop solutions to some of the complex problems facing society. With a choice of seven majors, nine minors and numerous electives, you can tailor your CSU science degree to your interests or explore a range of scientific disciplines to determine where your passions lie. Plants play an important role in sustaining human life. Undertaking a science degree with CSU will give you advanced knowledge valued in a wide range of industry settings. You could examine plant ecology, conservation, natural resource use, genomics and evolution, or the ways plants respond to climate change. An additional benefit of this discipline is the opportunity to leave the lab and get hands-on in the outdoors, working with crops, conducting research and development programs, developing new best-practice methods and providing consultancy services. A plant science career can bring a wealth of exciting opportunities, and CSU can get you there. Start your career A rewarding career can be yours – all you have to do is start now. Courses packed with hands-on experience mean you’ll be highly sought after by industry. And with the highest graduate employment rate in Australia, you can be confident CSU is the right to prepare you for the workforce. When you study with CSU, your career starts from day one. Course highlights Flexible study options Choose the mode of study that suits you, whether full-time, part-time, online or on campus. If you have completed prior study, you may be able to apply for credits to reduce the length and cost of your course. Well-rounded skill set Gain transferable skills that will serve you well in the workplace. As well as theoretical knowledge, you will develop skills in analysis, problem solving, independent thinking, communication and collaboration. We're here to help CSU's small class sizes mean greater personal engagement with lecturers, providing support and insight as you progress through your degree and consider your career options. Quality facilities Gain authentic practical experience in your chosen discipline. Staffed by leading scientists and researchers, the National Life Sciences Hub is a contemporary research, learning and teaching complex established at CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus. Facilities include student teaching laboratories, collaborative research areas, controlled environmental facilities and a glasshouse complex, and quarantine-approved research areas. Further studies Research Centre scholarships are available towards the end of your degree, allowing you to work on a project led by a lecturer. As well as providing further practical experience, this is an excellent introduction to the research opportunities available through Honours and postgraduate programs. Career opportunities A global career A wealth of scientific career options exist that could take you anywhere in the world. Diverse opportunities Find out more information about the career paths associated with different scientific disciplines. Get a head start on a teaching career Become a secondary school science teacher with further study. The Bachelor of Science gives you the opportunity to complete the science subjects required for teaching accreditation. Across Australia there is a high demand for teachers qualified to teach secondary chemistry, mathematics and physics.