This double degree is for outstanding school leavers or students displaying excellent academic achievement in the Bachelor of Science.
Students complete the Bachelor of Science and honours in three years of full-time study. Honours is a traditional route of entry into higher degrees by research. Students can specialise in an area of interest, with studies tailored to individual needs by an academic mentor. Disciplines include biomedical science, biotechnology, environmental science, nutrition and health promotion. The course includes a thesis component.
Students complete the Bachelor of Science and honours in three years of full-time study. Honours is a traditional route of entry into higher degrees by research. Students can specialise in an area of interest, with studies tailored to individual needs by an academic mentor. Disciplines include biomedical science, biotechnology, environmental science, nutrition and health promotion. The course includes a thesis component.
Majors
Science and health majors: Animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; geography; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Program structure
Bachelor of Science
Introductory courses (8)
5 required courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| LFS100 Research Design: Method and Literature Review | |||
| MTH102 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI105 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI110 Mathematics Foundations |
Plus select one (1) of the following courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SET111 Chemistry |
OR one (1) introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Plus select at least 2 courses from: #
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS122 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCI102 Human Physiology | |||
| SCI107 Human Anatomy | |||
| SUS101 Biodiversity and Ecology |
OR
2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
# some majors may require some of these courses.
Advanced courses
Select a major consisting of 8 courses from:
- Animal Ecology
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Measurement
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Health Promotion
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Sustainability
PLUS select at least 2 science courses.
PLUS select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
It is recommended that students in the Deans Scholars Program undertake 48 units of Special Scholarship Projects (SRP) during their degree, under the advice of their mentor.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) structure is usually as follows:
- a 24-unit coursework component (consisting of two 12-unit courses), and
- a 72-unit thesis component
Coursework component
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| RES401 Physics | |||
| ADR401 Foundations of Sustainability |
Please note: In RES401 , students will be assessed on the submission of a research proposal and delivery of an oral presentation, in ADR401 students will be assessed on the submission of a literature review.
Thesis component
This is a research project conducted over the full year of enrolment. It comprises a traditional thesis or a manuscript accompanied by an exegesis, as described in guidelines provided to students at the beginning of their enrolment.
The nature and topic of the thesis is determined by the student's interests, the interests of potential supervisors and the availability of appropriate supervision.
The completed thesis is normally 15,000–25,000 words in length. The required length is determined by the precise nature of the research, in consultation with the supervisor and subject to the approval of the Dean.