Program summary
Program overview
Entry requirements
Honours areas
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries

Program summary

Award abbreviation: BSc(Hons)
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
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) students 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

Entry requirements

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 areas

Honours is offered in the following areas:
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Science
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Public Health
- Sport and Exercise Science

Program structure

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) consists of studies by original research and demonstration, preparation of a thesis/dissertation and oral presentations of the project outcomes.

The thesis/dissertation is required in a form consistent with the publication standards for internationally referenced journals.

Program requirements and notes

Dissertation

This is a research project conducted over the full year of enrolment. Length is a maximum of 100 pages, as described in guidelines provided to students at the beginning of their enrolment.

Supervision and research

A staff member with relevant research interest 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.

Enrolment and fees

• In any semester, standard full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL
• In any semester, standard part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL
• The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date
• Commonwealth supported students pay student contributions
• Students who are not Commonwealth supported pay full tuition fees

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

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au