The program consists of core subjects in each of the three years plus a flexible range of optional subjects. Subjects from across the ranges of relevant disciplines have been included together with a number of specially designed marine subjects.

Assumed Knowledge: Four units of Science (including Biology or Chemistry) or four units comprising Science and Mathematics. Students who have not completed Biology and/or Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a Mathematics subject (usually MATH151) in the first year.