Science / Laws (Honours)

About the course

This combined Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) lets you build strong legal expertise alongside broad scientific training. You complete core and directed courses from both degrees and can specialise by selecting an 80‑unit Science major. The program supports diverse pathways across sectors such as government, research, environmental management, health and business, as an undergraduate honours-level law and science qualification. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue traditional legal practice or apply combined science and legal skills to complex societal challenges. Potential pathways include roles in law firms and legal services, as well as science-focused work across research, environmental and conservation organisations, government agencies, NGOs and industry. Example outcomes include lawyer and science roles such as microbiologist, marine biologist, conservationist/ecologist, climatologist or animal biologist from this combined bachelor honours degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as laboratory technician, technical assistant, calibration officer, food laboratory tehnical officer, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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