Honours student
Honours student
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is an intensive course of study which involves advanced coursework and a research component in a specific area of science.
It is designed to extend a student's knowledge and skills beyond that achieved at undergraduate degree level. In particular, the Honours programs offered by the Faculty of Science aim to enable students to define and solve problems relating to their speciality and to conduct research in the field.
Honours graduates possess the skills and qualifications needed to progress to a higher degree (e.g. Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy), or to enter the science and technology industries. In regard to employment, the minimum qualification in many science industries is a BSc (Hons) degree.
The Advanced Coursework component is normally comprised of 400-level lectures and tutorials, journal clubs, literature reviews, oral presentations, and other departmental activities. The Research Project component comprises a research project in a specific area completed under the guidance of an academic who specialises in that area. The relative weightings of each of these components may vary between programs.
In order to be awarded an Honours qualification, students enrolled in the BSc (Honours) must pass all components and obtain a overall average mark of at least 65% for both the Research Project subject and the Advanced Coursework subject. Some departments have other hurdle requirements. Refer to the departmental entries in the Honours section of the Handbook for further information.
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offers Honours programs in a wide range of disciplines. Many departments will be running information sessions during Semester 2.
BSc (Honours) usually involves one year of full-time study between February and November. Some departments may offer a two-year part-time Honours program in specific circumstances. Refer to the departmental entries in the Handbook.
Most departments only allow students to commence Honours in Semester 1. Some departments offer a mid-year commencement. Refer to the departmental entries in the Handbook.