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We are the university of choice for thousands of the brightest students from around the world. With nine science schools, we have science covered. We solve complex mysteries, investigate issues of global importance and invent and build technologies to shape the future. We deliver the best balance of theory and practical work to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to fast track your career. Our graduates are successful in getting jobs and developing careers in all areas of industry, research and business. We are passionate about equipping you to contribute to the world.
Areas of interest
Undertake an undergraduate degree in one of nine areas of interest.
Aviation
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences
Chemistry and Nanoscience
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Optometry and Vision Science
Physics
Psychology
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Undergraduate options32
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Aviation2
Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
Degree code : 3980
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- On graduation, students who complete the three-year flight training option will hold the Bachelor of Aviation. You will attain a minimum of Commercial Pilots Licence with a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating and an Air Transport Pilots Licence (frozen) on completion of the degree with advanced options available including Instructor Rating, Multi Crew course or a research project. As an international student, you are advised to confirm registration requirements with the relevant aviation authorities in your home country. A Class One aviation medical certificate is required to be a commercial pilot. You should check with your local aviation medical examiner to determine whether you are eligible for an Australian Class One medical certificate.
- Career Opportunities
- Whilst many trainee pilots aim at airline employment, you may also find careers in business aviation, training, charter flying and aerial survey work. * Flight training costs, which are in addition to tuition fees, are estimated in the range of A$122,000 - $144,000 for the duration of this program, depending on the advanced options chosen. Students who require more than 200 hours to achieve the required flying standards to Multi-Engine Instrument Rating may incur additional fees.
Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
Degree code : 3981
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Management within the industry often requires substantial knowledge of technical matters. Managers in aviation may also need specific knowledge of
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences3
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Degree code : 3965
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Environmental Consultant, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Manager, Environmental Scientist, Conservation Scientist, Diver, Field Officer, Field Biologist, Park Ranger, Parks and Land Manager, Soil Scientist, Taxonomist, Policy Specialist, Marine Scientist
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Environmental Management / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Environmental Management / Bachelor of Arts
Degree code : 3955
- Minimum years
- 4.7 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Science Communicator, Botanist, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Consultant, Policy Specialist, Environmental Manager
Bachelor of Life Sciences
Degree code : 3966
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Biochemist, Botanist, Life Scientist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Chemist, Environmental Health Officer, Food Scientist/Technologist, Geologist, Laboratory Technician, Field Biologist, Wildlife Biologist, Diver, Anthropologist, Oceanographer, Toxicologist, Cartographer, Conservation Scientist, Park Ranger, Parks and Land Manager, Pharmacologist, Human Resources Manager, Community Development Worker, Marketing Professional, Quality Assurance Specialist, Taxonomist, Formulation Chemist, Regulations Manager, Field Officer, Microbiologist, Environmental Consultant, Forensic Scientist, Geneticist, Laboratory Manager
Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences1
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons)
Degree code : 3053
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- As a graduate, you can expect to find employment in a wide range of organisations including start-up companies developed to commercialise new research findings, established companies applying new biological techniques, medical and biological research organisations and a range of commercially related activities such as patents and venture capital.
Chemistry and Nanoscience1
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Hons)
Degree code : 3999
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Medicinal chemistry graduates are in demand for employment in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. As a graduate, you will be equipped with skills in modern molecular biology and pharmacology. These skills are underpinned with a comprehensive background in chemistry with relevant synthetic skills necessary for synthesising complex drug candidates. You can also find employment opportunities within the research, government, management, legal and education sectors.
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry / Bachelor of Laws
Materials Science and Engineering4
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science and Engineering) / Master of Biomedical Engineering
Degree code : 3133
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- This degree is accredited by Institute of Engineers Australia.
- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Biomedical Engineer, Industrial Chemist, Inventor, Materials Scientist, Product Analyst, Product Developer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Regulations Manager, Biotechnologist, Forensic Scientist, Medical Scientist, Metallurgist
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering
Degree code : 3131
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- This degree is accredited by Institute of Engineers Australia.
- Career Opportunities
- As a materials science and engineering graduate, you can find employment with primary production industries, research and development in industrial laboratories or research institutions, consultants, the materials producing industries, utilities (such as power generators, railways and airlines) or the manufacturing sector.
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering)/ Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce/ Masters of Biomedical Engineering.Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering / Bachelor of Commerce
Degree code : 3134
- Minimum years
- 5.7 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- This degree is accredited by Institute of Engineers Australia.
- Career Opportunities
- Market Researcher / Analyst, Materials Scientist, Patent Specialist, Product Analyst, Product Developer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Regulations Manager, Business Consultant, Finance Manager, Risk Analyst, Laboratory Manager, Venture Capitalist, Metallurgist, Policy Specialist, Entrepreneur, Bank Manager, Inventor
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering / Engineering Science
Degree code : 3132
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- This degree is accredited by Institute of Engineers Australia.
- Career Opportunities
- Analytical Chemist, Formulation Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Materials Scientist, Metallurgist, Product Analyst, Product Developer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Regulations Manager, Forensic Scientist, Risk Analyst, Inventor
Mathematics and Statistics4
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
Degree code : 3956
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Mathematician, Statistician, Finance Manager, Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Auditor, Astronomer, Meteorologist, Epidemiologist, Bank Manager, Business Consultant, Climate Scientist, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Climate Analyst, Environmental Consultant, Hedge Fund Manager, Risk Analyst, Management Consultant, Market Researcher / Analyst, Financial Trader, Venture Capitalist, Policy Specialist, Transportation Analyst, Entrepreneur
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)/Arts/Engineering/Law/ BusinessBachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) / Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) / Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts
Degree code : 3949
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Auditor, Finance Manager, Oceanographer, Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, Bank Manager, Business Consultant, Environmental Consultant, Management Consultant, Market Researcher / Analyst
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Degree code : 3781
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Mathematician, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Market Researcher / Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Statistician, Venture Capitalist, Transportation Analyst, Entrepreneur, Epidemiologist
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Degree code : 3761
- Minimum years
- 6 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Auditor, Mathematician, Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Quantitative Analyst, Statistician, Business Systems Analyst, Biomedical Engineer, Climate Scientist, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Patent Specialist, Venture Capitalist, Meteorologist, Transportation Analyst, Epidemiologist
Optometry and Vision Science1
Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Clinical Optometry
Degree code : 3182
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Optometrist, Vision Scientist
Physics13
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Degree code : 3962
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Analytical Chemist, Botanist, Cartographer, Chemist, Climate Analyst, Climate Scientist, Conservation Scientist, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Food Scientist/Technologist, Field Biologist, Field Officer, Formulation Chemist, Geologist, Geographer, Industrial Chemist, Inventor, Laboratory Technician, Life Scientist, Market Researcher / Analyst, Materials Scientist, Medical Scientist, Meteorologist, Microbiologist, Oceanographer, Parks and Land Manager, Patent Specialist, Pharmacologist, Physicist, Product Analyst, Product Developer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Regulations Manager, Science Communicator, Soil Scientist, Taxonomist, Toxicologist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoologist, Vision Scientist, Epidemiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Forensic Scientist, Geneticist, Risk Analyst, Community Development Worker, Laboratory Manager, Management Consultant, Medical Technician, Policy Specialist, Marine Scientist, Anthropologist
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science (Advanced)Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Science (Advanced)Bachelor of Science (Advanced) / Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Science (Advanced) / Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor of Science (Advanced) / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)Bachelor of Science (Advanced) / Bachelor of Social Research and PolicyBachelor of Science (Advanced) / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts
Degree code : 3948
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anthropologist, Community Development Worker, Environmental Manager, Environmental Health Officer, Field Officer, Human Resources Manager, Management Consultant, Marketing Professional, Parks and Land Manager, Science Communicator, Environmental Consultant, Laboratory Manager, Market Researcher / Analyst
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Degree code : 3762
- Minimum years
- 6 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Hydrologist, Business Systems Analyst, Climate Scientist, Computer Scientist, Database Administrator, Food Scientist/Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Medical Scientist, Medical Technician, Venture Capitalist, Meteorologist, Transportation Analyst, Environmental Scientist, Epidemiologist
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree code : 3957
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Anthropologist, Botanist, Chemist, Diver, Field Officer, Geologist, Geographer, Microbiologist, Oceanographer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Regulations Manager, Science Communicator, Soil Scientist, Taxonomist, Toxicologist, Zoologist
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Social Research and Policy
Degree code : 3938
- Minimum years
- 5.7 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Science Communicator, Anthropologist, Community Development Worker, Climate Analyst, Policy Specialist, Entrepreneur, Environmental Consultant
Bachelor of Advanced Science / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Degree code : 3782
- Minimum years
- 5 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Business Systems Analyst, Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Inventor, Oceanographer, Quantitative Analyst, Market Researcher / Analyst, Statistician, Database Administrator, Management Consultant, Transportation Analyst, Entrepreneur, Epidemiologist
Bachelor of Science
Degree code : 3970
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Chemist, Biochemist, Industrial Chemist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Food Scientist/Technologist, Life Scientist, Materials Scientist, Medical Scientist, Soil Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Medical Technician, Zoologist, Botanist, Anatomist, Astronomer, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Manager, Finance Manager, Geologist, Physicist, Field Biologist, Wildlife Biologist, Geographer, Anthropologist, Product Analyst, Oceanographer, Toxicologist, Meteorologist, Cartographer, Conservation Scientist, Park Ranger, Parks and Land Manager, Pharmacologist, Patent Specialist, Science Communicator, Human Resources Manager, Market Researcher / Analyst, Community Development Worker, Marketing Professional, Statistician, Quality Assurance Specialist, Taxonomist, Product Developer, Formulation Chemist, Regulations Manager, Field Officer, Microbiologist, Environmental Consultant, Vision Scientist, Biotechnologist, Climate Scientist, Forensic Scientist, Geneticist, Laboratory Manager
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science / Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Music / Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science and Business / Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Science / Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Science / Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Degree code : 4500
- Minimum years
- 1 year
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Biotechnologist, Chemist, Climate Analyst, Diver, Field Officer, Food Scientist/Technologist, Geographer, Laboratory Technician, Materials Scientist, Mathematician, Medical Technician, Medical Scientist, Oceanographer, Patent Specialist, Product Analyst, Product Developer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Regulations Manager, Science Communicator, Vision Scientist, Research Officer
Bachelor of Science (International)
Degree code : 3987
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Environmental Scientist, Life Scientist, Physicist, Zoologist, Oceanographer, Toxicologist, Cartographer, Conservation Scientist, Park Ranger, Parks and Land Manager, Pharmacologist, Human Resources
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
Degree code : 3947
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Anthropologist, Chemist, Community Development Worker, Conservation Scientist, Diver, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Manager, Field Biologist, Field Officer, Geographer, Geologist, Human Resources Manager, Laboratory Manager, Life Scientist, Market Researcher / Analyst, Marketing Professional, Microbiologist, Patent Specialist, Product Analyst, Science Communicator, Taxonomist, Venture Capitalist
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree code : 3958
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anatomist, Conservation Scientist, Field Officer, Product Analyst, Science Communicator
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Social Research and Policy
Degree code : 3937
- Minimum years
- 4.7 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- Anthropologist, Community Development Worker, Climate Analyst, Policy Specialist, Entrepreneur, Environmental Consultant, Science Communicator
Bachelor of Science and Business
Degree code : 3925
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- The program has been designed for students whose passion is science, but who also recognise that awareness of contemporary business practices can be vital in the modern workplace.
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Science and Business / Bachelor of Laws
Psychology3
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Degree code : 3435
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- For those wishing to use their degree in psychology as a general training for future employment, the skills acquired during the degree in psychological science are extremely valuable to a wide variety of careers. Psychologists work in a range of organisations within both the public and private sector. These include clinical and health settings such as clinics and hospitals, a diverse collection of commercial and non-profit organisations, and forensic settings such as prisons and law courts. Employers range from the army to schools, from the Roads and Maritime Service to the Department of Health. For those wishing to practice as a specialist professional psychologist, typical areas of work include clinical, organisational, forensic, counselling and educational psychology. Psychologists are employed across several industries including health care and social assistance, public administration and safety, education and training, and administrative and support services. This mix of industries is highly favourable for employment growth prospects.
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Degree code : 4518
- Minimum years
- 1 year
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- In order to become a member of the professional body, the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and for registration as a psychologist in NSW, students first need a university Bachelor degree which includes four years of approved training in psychology. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program at UNSW meets the requirement of a fourth year in psychology towards provisional registration as a psychologist nationally (www.psychologyboard.gov.au) and associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) (www.psychology.org.au).
- Career Opportunities
- Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Organisational Psychologist, Community Development Worker, Medical Scientist, Management Consultant
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Degree code : 3632
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February
- eligibility
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- Professional recognition
- The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program at UNSW meets the requirement of a fourth year in psychology towards provisional registration as a psychologist nationally and associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
- Career Opportunities
- A professional qualification in psychology leads to careers in clinical, organisational and forensic settings as well as teaching and research. The main employer of trained psychologists is the government sector where psychologists work in areas ranging from health, education and community services through to police, corrective services, industrial relations and road and traffic authorities. Other employers are tertiary institutions, management and personnel consultants, market research organisations and banks. Many psychologists also work in private employment as clinical, educational or industrial consultants.
Available scholarships and prizes
- Potishko Family Goldman Sachs Gives Mathematics Award
- UNSW Golden Jubilee Scholarship for International Students
- Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science Honours Research Scholarship
- Paradice Honours Year Scholarship
- H.C. and M.E. Porter Memorial Scholarship
- Dean's Honours Year Scholarship in Science
- Alton & Neryda Fancourt Chapple Biological Science Honours Award
- David Walsh Memorial Scholarship
- School of Physics Vacation Research Scholarship
- Science Achiever Award
- Statistics Scholarship
- School of Mathematics Scholarship
- Girls Do The Maths Scholarship
- Cavill Medicinal Chemistry Scholar Award
- The Beautiful Mind Scholarship
- E and FJ Cowper Award in Chemistry
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Awards
- OVRF-Maki Shiobara Scholarship
- The Late Stephen Robjohns Science Scholarship
- SAS Institute & the School of Mathematics and Statistics Award
- Tunghai-UNSW Materials Articulation Program Award
- Faculty of Science (BSc (International)) Exchange Travel Scholarship
- Sir Arthur and Lady Renee George Scholarship
- NSW Chinese Community Award at UNSW
- Ian Somervaille Award
- Bill Pardy University Challenge Award
- UNSW Honours Year Scholarships
- UNSW Alumni Association Scholarship
- UNSW Hong Kong Alumni Award
- Neville A Whiffen Memorial Award
- International Centre Global Mobility (ICGM) Scholarship
- UNSW Golden Jubilee Scholarship for International Students
- Scientia Scholarships
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