Bachelor (Honours)
This one-year honours course includes a major research project, advanced-level coursework and research skills training in a number of science disciplines, including:
Key areas you could base your research on include:
Honours qualifications prepare you for professional positions requiring higher-level project management, effective written and oral communication, analysis, and problem-solving and research skills. You are encouraged to pursue in-depth research under the guidance of experienced researchers and through targeted coursework and generic research skills training.
Honours qualifications are also a pathway to further study in Master or PhD programs.
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a science, biomedical science, environment, health or information technology discipline with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).
Students who do not meet the GPA requirement, but have a GPA of at least 4.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Bachelor of Science Honours consists of a major research project, a research skills unit, and elective coursework units relevant to the discipline and training activities (hurdle assessments) individually selected to meet your specific needs.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in the industry, government, private and the community sector as a biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, biomedical scientist, chemist, consultant, laboratory assistant, academic, project manager or advisor.