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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science

  • Bachelor

Turn your passion for music and science into a unique career with this dual degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
2514, 089659K
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$45,344 per year / $226,720 total

About this course

Turn your passion for music and science into a unique career with this dual degree.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
An audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
An audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8028.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Music(Hons)/B Science for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.9599.95
Median96.898.7
Lowest85.185.1
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Enhance your music skills and bolster your career prospects with a deeper knowledge of the sciences.
  • Work with staff members and alumni who are nationally and internationally acclaimed performers, composers, scientists and researchers.
  • Develop the transferable skills essential to long-term job success across multiple sectors for your entire career.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Historical archaeology consultant
  • Production bioinformatics engineer
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology researcher
  • Biomedical researcher
  • Marine environmental consultant
  • Soloist
  • Chamber musician
  • Music teacher
  • Arts administrator
  • Music programmer