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Bachelor of Science
Program summary
Award abbreviation: BSc(Hons)
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Program code: SC401
CRICOS code: 028850E
Program overview
The honours degree offers you the opportunity to continue your undergraduate studies at a higher level, specialising in your area of interest. Completing an honours degree develops your ability to design and complete a research project relatively independently within a given time frame. This style of independent learning can give you an advantage when entering the workforce.
An honours degree is also the main pathway to further postgraduate study, particularly study that is research-focused. On completion of the Bachelor of Science (Honours), you will have introductory postgraduate level capacity to:
- assess and critically appraise scientific literature and studies
- identify and apply valid theoretical knowledge
- conceive and conduct ethical experimental studies
- analyse results, assumptions and the validity of conclusions
- communicate findings
This program is designed for students who wish to undertake higher degree studies in one of the following areas:
- biomedical science
- biotechnology
- environmental and coastal studies
- environmental health
- health promotion
- sport and exercise science
- opportunity to specialise in an area that interests you
- honours is the traditional route of entry into higher degree research (MSc, PhD)
- honours provides evidence of independent research, and thereby provides a competitive edge for students in obtaining employment
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science, or a related degree from a recognised higher education institution, with at least eight courses in the area of study of your thesis topic. A high level of achievement in the intended area of study must be demonstrated. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Importantly, enrolment is contingent upon the Faculty's capacity to provide appropriate supervision.
Honours disciplines
Honours is offered in the following areas:
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Health Promotion
- Coastal Studies
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Nursing
- Sustainability
Program structure
The Honours program is as follows:
-24 unit coursework component consisting of 2 x 12 unit courses:
RES401 Research Methods. Students will be assessed on the submission of a research proposal and delivery of an oral presentation.
ADR401 Advanced Discipline Readings. Students will be assessed on the submission of a literature review.
-72 unit thesis component (dissertation).
Dissertation. Students will be assessed on the submission of a dissertation.
Program requirements and notes
Dissertation
This is a research project conducted over the full year of enrolment, comprising a dissertation, accompanied by an exegesis, as described in guidelines provided to students at the beginning of their enrolment.
Supervision and research
A staff member with relevant research interests and expertise supervises you. You attend the Faculty's Research Colloquium and relevant research thesis seminars with other research students. You are required to complete at least two oral presentations on your research project. Typically, your first oral presentation occurs after the formulation of your research project while your second presentation is based on your project outcomes.
Classes of honours
The degree will be awarded in one of the three classes:
- Class 1
- Class 2 (Class 2 honours is awarded as Division 1 or Division 2)
- Class 3
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