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Bachelor of Engineering Science
Study Engineering Science at Flinders
Apply science to engineer the future.
Gain the foundations for further study in engineering or for a career in an engineering-related field. The degree provides study in the fundamentals of engineering science and provides not only a solid engineering degree but also a pathway to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. The degree offers specialisations in:
- biomedical engineering
- civil engineering
- electrical and electronic engineering
- mechanical engineering.
Why study Engineering Science at Flinders
- Learn the fundamental science that underpins engineering and how to apply those principles in practice
- Choose a specialisation in biomedical, civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, or software engineering
- Provides a pathway to a four-year accredited Bachelor of Engineering in an engineering field of your choice
- No prerequisites or assumed knowledge
- Provides additional topics and support for students who do not have a background in mathematics and physics
- Access purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities at Tonsley
Your career
Graduates obtain employment in a variety of sectors including engineering firms, consultancies, education, small business, government and defence.
Potential occupations include:
- customer support engineer
- project manager
- process development engineer/ scientist
- systems engineer
- process and automation engineer
- integration specialist.
Professional recognition and accreditation
All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
What you will study
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Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.
- Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
- Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.
You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements. A popular combination is this degree with the Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.
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