Scientific and legal issues are often intertwined, and a BSc/LLB(Hons) conjoint will equip you with specialist skills that increase your employability. A BHSc/LLB(Hons) conjoint allows you to complete a BHSc and the LLB(Hons) in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.<br>Scientists are exploring and addressing the challenges confronting society in the 21st century, and today's lawmakers are underpinning these discoveries with legislation on climate change, genetics, biotechnology and much more.<br><br>As new developments continuously push the frontiers of what we know and understand about the world, there's an increasing demand for legal professionals with expertise in science – and scientists who have the confidence to navigate the complex legal processes associated with their research.<br><br>The BSc/LLB(Hons) takes 5.5 years (11 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 735 points, including:<br><br> 255 points from BSc courses<br> 465 points from LLB(Hons) courses<br> 15 points from General Education<br><br>In your first year, you will need to complete three Stage I core Law courses, and five Stage I courses from the BSc. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Science courses in each of your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of these years.<br><br>You will need to enrol in a total of 615 points in your second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth years if you want to complete in 5.5 years (11 semesters). This is a higher load than the standard enrolment of 120 points a year. Alternatively you could enrol in 120 points in 5 years and 135 points in one year to complete in six years (12 semesters). You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.