Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) [Direct Entry] program offers a flexible path for students to explore various scientific fields before specializing. In the honours year, students can choose a disciplinary research pathway to collaborate on research projects or a professional skills pathway to develop industry-relevant skills. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in science, policy, consulting, and research, with opportunities for internships, networking, and postgraduate study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) [Direct Entry]
• If you are interested in science but have not yet chosen an area to major in, this degree is the perfect starting point.
• Direct-entry Bachelor of Science (Honours) builds on Bachelor of Science.
• Explore various scientific fields before selecting a specialization and develop next-level capabilities for an employability edge.
• In the honours year, delve either into a disciplinary research pathway or a professional skills pathway.
• Disciplinary research is more research-intensive.
Collaborate with researchers on projects in:
• Agricultural science
• Animal behaviour
• Animal science
• Chemistry
• Ecology and evolutionary biology
• Energy geoscience
• Environmental geoscience
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Molecular and biomedical science
• Physics
• Plant science
• Soil science
• Wine science

Outline:

• First Year:
• Investigate various scientific disciplines and select a major in year two and three.
• Enjoy internships and study abroad opportunities, connecting theory to practice and gaining global perspectives.
• Honours Year:
• Select either a disciplinary research pathway or a professional skills pathway.
• Disciplinary research pathway:
• Work with researchers on a significant research project.
• Take advanced coursework in your field of interest.
• Professional skills pathway:

Careers:

• Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program are equipped for diverse careers such as:
• Policy advisors
• Consultants
• Science communicators
• Analysts
• Researchers
• The Academy by Deloitte provides access to industry leaders, networking opportunities, and paid internships, enhancing career readiness.
• Honours graduates may pursue further research training through postgraduate study, including a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).