Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Technology Sydney

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a five-year dual degree that combines scientific investigation and analytical thinking with comprehensive legal education. It is ideal for students interested in careers where scientific expertise intersects with law, including environmental regulation, health policy, biotechnology, intellectual property, and forensic science. Campuses: City Campus (Ultimo, Sydney), Moore Park Campus (Sydney), Botany Campus (Sydney), and Kuring-gai Campus (Sydney) – New South Wales, Australia.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In the first year, students establish foundations in both science and legal studies. Subjects such as Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues, Chemistry 1, and Biology 1 are studied alongside Foundations of Law and Legal Method and Research, building scientific inquiry skills together with legal reasoning and analysis.

Year 2

The second year develops scientific methods and introduces core legal doctrines. Students undertake subjects such as Data Analysis and Experimental Design, Environmental Science, and Molecular Biology, while studying Contract Law and Torts, learning how legal frameworks interact with scientific practice and regulation.

Year 3

In the third year, students move into specialised scientific disciplines and advanced legal studies. Subjects such as Genetics, Applied Physics, and Laboratory Techniques are combined with Criminal Law and Constitutional Law, strengthening both technical problem-solving and legal interpretation skills.

Year 4

The fourth year focuses on advanced scientific applications and regulatory legal frameworks. Students may study Biotechnology, Environmental Monitoring, and Research Methods, alongside Administrative Law and Corporate Law, examining governance, ethics, and compliance within scientific industries.

Year 5

In the final year, students complete honours-level legal studies and advanced science projects. A major scientific research or laboratory project is integrated with law electives such as International Law, Equity, and Dispute Resolution, preparing graduates for interdisciplinary careers in science, innovation, and legal practice.

Focus Areas

Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Analysis, Data Interpretation, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science Regulation

Learning Outcomes

Develop advanced scientific research and analytical skills, apply legal reasoning within scientific and regulatory contexts, interpret legislation affecting science and technology sectors, conduct laboratory and data-based investigations, communicate complex scientific and legal concepts effectively, and prepare for interdisciplinary professional practice.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW), meeting academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. The science component aligns with professional scientific practice and research standards across laboratory, environmental, and biotechnology sectors.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

UTS is ranked among the top young universities globally in the QS World University Rankings and is recognised for strong graduate employability in science, technology, and law disciplines. The university is known for its industry-focused teaching, practical scientific training, and professional legal education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) develop practical scientific and legal expertise through laboratory-based learning, applied research projects, and professional legal training. The degree combines scientific investigation with legal analysis, allowing students to understand how law interacts with areas such as health, biotechnology, environmental science, and research regulation. Through hands-on experimentation, collaborative scientific projects, and legal simulations, students gain interdisciplinary skills highly valued in research, regulatory, and professional sectors:

Specialised Science Laboratories: Students conduct experiments and scientific investigations in modern teaching and research laboratories across biological, environmental, chemical, and health sciences.
Scientific Research Projects: Students complete practical research assignments involving data collection, laboratory analysis, scientific reporting, and evidence-based problem solving.
Legal Research Platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw, AustLII): Students use professional legal databases to research legislation, case law, scientific regulation, and policy frameworks.
UTS Moot Courts & Legal Simulation Facilities: Students practise advocacy, legal reasoning, negotiation, and courtroom procedures through simulated hearings and legal exercises.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Industry-linked scientific and legal projects allow students to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world scientific and regulatory challenges.
Group-Based Laboratory & Legal Projects: Students collaborate on scientific experiments, research presentations, legal case studies, and interdisciplinary problem-solving activities.
Scientific Data Analysis Software: Students may use analytical and statistical tools for laboratory interpretation, scientific modelling, and research evaluation.
Industry & Research Exposure: Students gain insight into scientific and legal professions through seminars, guest lectures, and engagement with industry and research experts.
Internships & Professional Placements: Opportunities may include placements with research organisations, biotechnology companies, environmental agencies, health institutions, government regulators, and legal organisations.
UTS Library & Digital Research Resources: Students access extensive scientific journals, research databases, legal case collections, and interdisciplinary academic resources.
Research Institutes & Innovation Centres: Students benefit from UTS’s research environment in science, technology, health, sustainability, and legal policy innovation.
Digital Learning & Collaboration Platforms: UTS provides advanced systems for laboratory learning, legal research access, scientific reporting, and collaborative project development.
City Campus Research Environment: Located in Sydney’s innovation and professional precinct, students are close to courts, hospitals, research centres, scientific organisations, and government agencies.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are equipped with a unique combination of scientific knowledge and advanced legal expertise, making them highly valuable across healthcare, biotechnology, environmental regulation, pharmaceuticals, research governance, and public policy sectors. The program prepares students to solve complex scientific and legal challenges while working in multidisciplinary professional environments. Typical career pathways include science lawyer, regulatory affairs specialist, environmental consultant, intellectual property adviser, policy analyst, and biotechnology compliance officer:

UTS Careers Service & Employability Programs: Students receive tailored career coaching, graduate recruitment preparation, networking events, internship guidance, and employability workshops across science, research, and legal industries.
Graduate Employment Outcomes: According to QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey (Australia), graduates in science and law disciplines achieve strong employment outcomes in government, legal services, healthcare, environmental sectors, and research organisations.
Indicative Salary Outcomes: In Australia, graduates typically begin with salaries around AUD $70,000–$95,000, while experienced professionals in environmental law, biotechnology regulation, intellectual property, and corporate legal practice may progress to AUD $120,000–$170,000+ depending on specialization and sector.
University–Industry Partnerships: UTS collaborates with scientific research institutes, environmental agencies, healthcare organisations, biotechnology companies, government regulators, and leading law firms to support internships and industry learning.
Professional Accreditation Value: The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW), satisfying the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia after Practical Legal Training (PLT).
Graduation Outcomes: Graduates develop expertise in scientific analysis, legal research, ethical decision-making, evidence evaluation, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
UTS Work Integrated Learning Opportunities: Students engage in laboratory-based learning, legal research projects, scientific investigations, internships, and practical legal experiences integrated throughout the degree.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this dual degree, graduates can undertake Practical Legal Training (PLT) to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in Australia. They may also continue with postgraduate study such as a Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Science, Master of Environmental Science, Master of Biotechnology, Master of Public Health, Master of Intellectual Property, Master of Data Science, or PhD research in law, environmental regulation, biotechnology, or scientific policy.