Courses in science at CSU

As a CSU student, you will experience a practical, hands-on education which will ensure that when you graduate you are well prepared for  a range of employment opportunities.Our courses are developed in collaboration with industry representatives and delivered by dedicated academics that have practical and relevant industry experience. Most CSU courses offer access to practicum opportunities from the first year of study. All of this ensures CSU graduates possess the skills required to meet industry needs.

Employer demand for CSU graduates is consistently high. In the 2010 edition of Australia’s Good Universities Guide CSU was ranked five out of five stars in ‘Getting a Job’ and four out of five stars in several other areas including ‘Graduate Starting Salaries’.

At CSU, you will have the best of both worlds: undertake a high quality degree while enjoying a great social life. Lower costs of living, unpolluted air and an increased sense of safety are just some of the advantages of living and studying in regional Australia.

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Advanced teaching and learning facilities
As a CSU student, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities on campus including:

• computing centres
• networked libraries
• lecture theatres
• laboratories

Depending on the area of study, students can gain experience in a podiatry clinic, veterinary clinical and pre clinical centres, award winning winery, 3D games laboratory or exercise physiology laboratory, thereby developing first-hand skills in current industry practices in a professional environment.

Study options with CSU
Most CSU courses are offered in a variety of ways to suit you and your lifestyle, including full-time on campus study, and study by distance education. CSU works with you to find the balance that’s right for you.

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Where is CSU?
CSU’s network of campuses in regional New South Wales, Australia, extends to include Canberra and Sydney, as well as CSU Study Centres in Sydney and Melbourne, and a campus in Ontario, Canada. Whilst this makes it one of the largest universities in Australia, you will experience a genuine sense of community. Our size allows for flexibility and diversity and the opportunity to really get to know your lecturers and fellow students.

Depending on the area of study, students can gain experience in a podiatry clinic, veterinary clinical and pre-clinical centres, award winning winery, 3D games…

Areas of research at CSU
CSU is committed to excellence in research, identifying and supporting areas and projects that allow the undertaking of internationally competitive research and research training.

CSU currently conducts research in the following science disciplines:

• cardiovascular
• plant bio-security
• farming systems
• enhanced social and environmental sustainability
• irrigation
• artificial intelligence
• spatial modelling techniques
• improving agricultural productivity through molecular biology
• sustainable viticulture

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