Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Discover your research potential.
For domestic students only.
Have you enjoyed working in the lab conducting experiments throughout your undergraduate Science degree? Studying a Bachelor of Science (Honours) will give you the chance to deepen your skills and understanding in an area of science that interests you. It’s the perfect next step to give you the edge in achieving your career goals.Ìý
Degree type
Undergraduate
Duration
1 year full-time
Commencing terms
Semester 1
Program code
4513
Delivery mode
On campus
StudyÌýat UNSW CanberraÌý
TheÌýBachelor ofÌýScienceÌý(Honours)Ìýconsists ofÌýone-yearÌýfull-timeÌýstudy atÌýUNSW Canberra.ÌýOver theÌýyear, you’ll plan and implementÌýaÌýresearchÌýproject on a topic of your choice.ÌýYouÌýwill also complete coursework curated to help bolster yourÌýresearchÌýskills and knowledge of your chosen area of specialisation.ÌýAt the end of the year, you’ll presentÌýthis hard work and research in your Honours thesis.Ìý
ScienceÌýHonoursÌýstudentsÌýoften pursueÌýresearchÌýinÌýone of the followingÌýdisciplines in the School ofÌýScience:Ìý
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- MathematicsÌýand StatisticsÌý
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Within these disciplines,Ìýthere is ample scope for you to pursue yourÌýpassion. We have academics working on nuclear energy, environmentalÌýand marine science, as well as number theory, natural resource management, astrophysics, and more.
World-class teaching &Ìýfacilities
As aÌýScienceÌýHonoursÌýstudent, you'llÌýbe treated as part of theÌýUNSW CanberraÌýresearchÌýcommunity,ÌýworkingÌýone-on-one with one of our world-class academics. You’ll study onÌýcampusÌýand have access toÌýresearchÌýmaterials andÌýlaboratoriesÌýalongsideÌýourÌýexperienced academics andÌýScienceÌýPhD students.ÌýÌý
Learn more about our outstanding educators and their research in the School of Science.Ìý
Your career in science
After one extra year of full-time study, you willÌýhave:Ìý
- managedÌýto completeÌýa significant independentÌýresearchÌýprojectÌýÌý
- a far greater understanding of your discipline’sÌýscientificÌýapproaches, perspectives, and traditionsÌý
- substantially improved your analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.ÌýÌý
In short: you’ll be well-prepared to kickstart your career inÌýscience.ÌýÌý
WithÌýScienceÌýHonours, manyÌýgraduatesÌýare eligible toÌýpursue a higher degree byÌýresearchÌýat aÌýmastersÌýorÌýPhDÌýlevel.ÌýOthers are well-placed with a competitive edge to find work elsewhere in government and industry.ÌýGraduates can pursue careers in:Ìý
- disease controlÌýÌý
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- renewable energyÌý
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- natural resource management.Ìý
