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Bachelor of Science (Advanced)(Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Like the Bachelor of Science (Honours), our direct-entry Bachelor of Science (Advanced)(Honours) is ideal if you haven't yet chosen an area of science to specialise in, but-once you have-want to follow that path well beyond step one.The program again builds on our Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
354111, 0100757
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$48,000 per year / $192,000 total
ATAR
95

About this course

Be a visionary science leader

Like the Bachelor of Science (Honours), our direct-entry Bachelor of Science (Advanced)(Honours) is ideal if you haven't yet chosen an area of science to specialise in, but-once you have-want to follow that path well beyond step one.

The program again builds on our Bachelor of Science (Advanced) and lets you explore your scientific curiosity before specialising. But at every stage, you'll be challenged by even greater academic demands. Ultimately, you'll emerge as a clear future leader in your field.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Your first year is all about discovery. You'll investigate a number of scientific fields, before choosing a major to focus on in years two and three (see Bachelor of Science (Advanced) for choices).

During this time you'll enjoy the same fantastic opportunities offered to all Bachelor of Science (Advanced) students. That includes developing advanced research skills, making real-world connections through internships, and potentially gaining global experience with international study. In your honours year, you'll then advance along either a disciplinary research or professional skills pathway.

The disciplinary research path is the most research-intensive. Working with a specific researcher or research group, you'll undertake a major research project, together with advanced coursework, in one of the following study areas:

  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology and Environmental Science
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Experimental and Theoretical Physics
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Geology and Earth Resources
  • Geology and Geophysics
  • Geology and Palaeontology
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Palaeontology
  • Palaeontology and Evolution
  • Physics
  • Physics and Geophysics
  • Plant Biology
  • Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Theoretical Physics

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Career pathways

Depending on your study choices, you could emerge well-prepared for senior and leadership roles in a specific scientific discipline or as a science generalist, in the public or private sector. Or perhaps you'll aim higher still and go on to Masters or PhD-level research. Wherever you want to go, you'll be perfectly placed.



Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.





  • Ranked 124 in world for natural science
  • Five star rating for student support in science*
  • Early access to honours level research opportunities

^QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
*Good Universities Guide, 2021

Course structure

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Bachelor of Science (Advanced)( Honours) [Direct Entry]

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) [4 Years], the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:

Courses to the value of 72 units from the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) including:

  • Core courses to the value of 6 units.
  • Elective courses up to the value of 42 units.
  • Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units.
  • Level I courses not exceeding 30 units.
  • Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units.

One major to the value of at least 24 units from the following:

  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology and Environmental Science
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Experimental and Theoretical Physics
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Geology and Earth Resources
  • Geology and Geophysics
  • Geology and Palaeontology
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Palaeontology
  • Palaeontology and Evolution
  • Physics
  • Physics and Geophysics
  • Plant Biology
  • Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Theoretical Physics

Note: In addition to completing one major in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) degree, students may, without exceeding the maximum units for the degree, choose to undertake a second major from the available majors in the Bachelor of Science degree, or Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences degree, as outlined in the corresponding Academic Program Rules.

Courses to the value of 24 units, chosen from the Bachelor of Science (Honours).

  • For Professional Pathway students, Level IV courses must include Core Courses (12 units) and Professional Research Project (12 units) that is more applied than those in the Research pathway and may provide the opportunity to work with industry on an applied discipline project or in science communication, science education, science innovation, science policy or Project Management.
  • For Research Pathway students, Level IV courses must include Core Courses and Research Project with unit value dependent upon specialisation area:
    • Agricultural Science
    • Animal Behaviour
    • Animal Science
    • Chemistry
    • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
    • Environmental Geoscience Geology
    • Geophysics
    • Energy Geoscience
    • Molecular and Biomedical Science
    • Physics
    • Plant Science
    • Soil Science
    • Wine Science