• The Bachelor of Science in Data Science at Macquarie University is offered as a 3-year program.
  • This degree is the only one of its kind in Australia that builds employability skills into the science curriculum right from the first year.
  • Students can take mathematics, statistics or coding in their first year to learn the modern foundational skills relevant to future workforce needs.
  • The main concepts covered under this program are: 
    • Mathematical Concepts for Science
    • Statistical Concepts for Science
    • Scientific Computing
    • Computing Industry Project
    • Health Placement
    • Molecular Sciences Project
  • The mix of theoretical and practical components opens opportunities for field trips to places such as Heron Island, Wee Jasper and New Zealand.
  • In the final year, students will undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organization.
  • Other specializations offered by Macquarie University include: 
    • Applied Statistics
    • Astronomy and Astrophysics
    • Biology
    • Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Cognitive Neuroscience
    • Computing
    • Earth and Environmental Sciences
    • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
    • Geography Studies
  • After completing this, students would be able to work as: 
    • Banking and finance manager
    • Government adviser
    • Head of science communications
    • Policy adviser
    • Project manager
    • Research and development manager
    • Science regulator
    • Scientific entrepreneur
    • Scientific researcher
    • Scientific technician
  • Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and overall graduate satisfaction in science (QILT, 2017).
  • Students will learn how to apply for scientific-based jobs and prepare for interviews, and develop presentation, project management and other critical skills that will need to secure their dream career.
  • Macquarie University ranked among the top 1% of world universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2020)
  • Macquarie University ranked 9 in Australia for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020)
  • Macquarie University has 5 QS stars in teaching, employability, research, facilities, internationalization, innovation, inclusiveness and specialist criteria.