Overview
About this course
The Dalyell Scholars program allows you to collaborate and network with like-minded world influencers. You'll access specialised units tailored for scholars offering high-level challenges, special projects, and accelerated learning.
Who is it for?
Exclusive to high-achieving students with an ATAR (or equivalent) of 98+, the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) program is an opportunity to challenge yourself alongside your most promising and talented peers.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Dalyell Scholars program allows you to gain essential knowledge in the fundamental sciences with broad subjects, including mathematics, and the option to choose units outside of the sciences.
In second and third years you'll specialise in your chosen program with the option to take subjects from across the University.
In addition to completing distinctive Dalyell units of study with other high achievers, you will have access to enrichment opportunities, including:
- exclusive research and entrepreneurship programs
- direct access to industry‑based project learning
- tailored mentoring and professional skills development to enhance your study and career opportunities
- international experiences to develop your global perspective
- acceleration to master’s level study
In the final year of your degree, you will undertake advanced coursework where you will enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
If you would like to study honours and meet the relevant admissions requirements, you will be able to apply for an appended honours degree after completing three years of undergraduate study.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) with an ATAR of 98 or equivalent, or the first year of full-time study in a bachelor's degree with an average mark of 80 or equivalent.
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band