Learn to interpret the rapid advances in science and mathematics and engage general and non-expert audiences with impact.
Discover how to communicate complex issues such as energy conservation, waste disposal, pesticide risk, or novel, emerging technologies.
Practise strategies that educate and influence effective decision-making by the public.
Build a communication toolkit using critical thinking, reading, verbal and writing skills.
Develop, deliver and evaluate your own science communication strategy with a local community audience.
Use your elective courses to focus on strategic communication or journalism.
Be challenged by award-winning communication and journalism researchers during interactive lectures, tutorials and workshops.
Practice your collaboration and interpersonal communication with science and non-science students.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Environmental and science communicator
- Science writer and editor
- Content creator
- Technical writer
- Education officer
- Editorial writer
- Policy adviser
- Information officer
Average annual salary range
Editor
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Average annual salary range
Policy Officer
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Next steps after graduation
Science communicators work in research institutions, universities, government, the private sector, the media, education, cultural institutions, medical charities and the arts.
Employment for science communicators is continuing to grow as organisations prioritise communicating their research to raise awareness, public support and funding.
I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!
I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!
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UQ's sustainable energy programs – live Q&A webinars
9 June
Master of Physiotherapy information webinar
11 June
Beyond Megawatts: Embedding Biodiversity in Energy System Planning
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What's it really like to study science at UQ?
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UQ science scholarships to help fund your studies
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Careers
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science?
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Journalistic Narratives
- Media Strategies
- Pubic Relations Writing
- Why Trust Science?
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