UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
UNE has a long and decorated history in the teaching of mathematics, statistics, chemistry and physics. In fact maths and physics have been part of the fabric of the university since 1938, while our chemistry lecturers have been recognised nationally for excellence in teaching.
Units in these areas can be studied at undergraduate level as part of a Bachelor of Science, as well as in a range of other degrees (see list below).
Most of our courses are available for study online, with periodic intensive schools conducted on campus for many units, so you can put into practice in the lab what you have learned in your studies.
Bachelor of Science offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of biological sciences to provide you with the skills and techniques necessary for solving problems associated with a broad range of issues. You can complete majors in Animal Science and Veterinary Studies, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Biodiversity, Botany, Chemistry, Computational Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Geography, Geoscience, Mathematics, Medicinal Chemistry, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Palaeobiology, Physiology, Psychology, Zoology. Or you can enrol in a combined major in Applied/Environmental Genetics, Biochemistry/Physiology, Biodiversity/Ecology, Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics, Cognitive/ Biological Physiology, Computational Biology/ Bioinformatics, Crop/Animal Sciences and Palaeobiology. All the majors available are underpinned by cutting edge research.
The Master of Scientific Studies plus research degree designed to provide specialised training in a specific field of study. The Chemistry major provides the opportunity to study topics such as organic structure and reactivity, medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry and forensic chemistry. The Mathematics major includes topics such as multivariable calculus, topology, complex analysis, differential equations plus advanced topics in geometry, analysis, mathematics and algebra. Students also complete either a thesis embodying the results of a research project or two mini-research projects.
As well as majors in Chemistry and Mathematics, the Graduate Certificate in Science has a Physical Sciences major and a Statistics major and the Graduate Diploma in Science has an Applied Statistics major and a Physical Sciences major.
Please see course details for individual course rules and admissions criteria. Note some degrees have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus.
We have three teaching periods (trimesters), commencing in February/March, July and November, giving you greater choice about when and how much they study each year.
At UNE, online study is about the kind of flexibility and support that can only come from a university that has long understood the challenges faced by adults studying from home.
Online study can also be referred to as 'distance education' (sometimes also off-campus education, or external study) and provides an opportunity for you to study without having to physically attend a campus.
To make sure your learning can take place when it suits you, UNE provides online facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your results and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As a UNE student, you will have access to our professional support services including:
We believe that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community.
Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter.
UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality.
Connect to online support at any time. If you are working on an assignment, you can upload a draft 24/7 and get detailed feedback in less than 24 hours.
Online after hours support (3pm – midnight) is available for foundation skills in maths, science, business studies, accounting, economics and statistics.
Academic literacy and assignment support is available for writing, assignments, research, referencing, and study skills.
Some online units have intensive schools (sometimes known as residential schools). They enable you to engage in practical exercises and classes that are designed to achieve specific learning outcomes. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks.
To see if any units in your degree have on-campus intensive schools check the
“Looking at overall performance, UNE is Australia's best online university. It is a leading online university in arts, business, education and science. UNE is also the 3rd largest, has the equal highest course satisfaction rate, and produces high graduate salaries.”
- Online Study Australia