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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science (Honours) Deans Scholars Program

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.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013291
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 4 Rank - 94
UniSC program code
SC303 / SC403
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3 years full time
Prerequisites
English (4,SA); Maths B or C (4,SA); two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4,SA)
Other requirements
Applicants must be outstanding current Year 12 students or those returning to study after one gap year.
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
384

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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Communication and Thought
LFS100 Cell Biology
MTH102 Mathematics Foundations
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

Plus select one (1) of the following courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SET111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

OR one (1) introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Plus select at least 2 courses from: #

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability

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:

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
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
RES401 Advanced Research Methods
ADR401 Advanced Discipline Readings

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.

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Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes