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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSCH)

Entry requirements
Study mode
  • Online
  • On-campus
  • External
Campus
  • Ipswich
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep

Overview

  • At ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) allows you to dive deep into an area within science you’re passionate about. It's your chance to play a pivotal role in research on topics or issues that matter to you most, fostering critical thinking and problem solving and opening doors to a career that makes a difference. 
  • You will be guided by renowned academics and professionals in three core courses where you will carry out original scientific research, evaluate real-world practical problems and the limitations they place on progress in science, and you will learn to critically evaluate scientific literature.  
  • You will also participate in research teams, be introduced to advanced experimental and literature research methods, and have opportunities to make contact with the wider scientific community in the local region, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
  • ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø offers supervision in the following disciplines:
    • Agriculture
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Environment and Sustainability
    • Information Technology 
    • Physical Sciences
    • Psychology
  • Flexibility within the Bachelor of Science (Honours) allows you to start studying full-time or part-time in Trimester 1, 2 or 3, which particularly allows season-dependent research to be undertaken whenever that is most appropriate.

Further study

Successful completion of honours will qualify you for entry into postgraduate programs, including the Master of Science, Master of Research and PhD studies.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology specialisation is fully accredited by the as a fourth-year program in psychology. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program, you will be eligible to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. However, there is a requirement to complete a further two years of supervised practice or an approved masters program after initial registration. You would also eligible to apply to the for Associate Membership. If you achieve a high level of honours (either First Class or Second Class, Division A), you would be eligible to apply for a Masters program or PhD at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and other universities.

Career outcomes

Depending on how you specialise, as a graduate you may find job opportunities as a laboratory scientist, consultant, scientific analyst, or advance into management positions. You’ll be well positioned to contribute to ongoing scientific developments and knowledge through engagement with the sciences in local and regional communities throughout Australia. 

Entry requirements 

  • Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of Honours study (normally with a substantial amount of undergraduate study in the major area of the discipline in which the Honours study is to be undertaken), with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (credit).
  • Candidates must have both supervisory and honours committee approval prior to enrolment.
  • Applicants for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology) specialisation must have completed a program of study approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as constituting the first three years (or equivalent) of study in psychology within the last three years. Places within the Bachelor of Science (Honours) specialising in Psychology are limited by quota. 

Satisfaction of admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the , or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units
3 x core courses 6
1 x Honours project course
or
1-2 x specialisation courses
2
Total 8

Refer to the for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 9312
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 31520