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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

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TheÌýBachelor ofÌýScienceÌý(Honours)Ìýconsists ofÌýone-yearÌýfull-timeÌýstudy atÌý¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.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 theÌý¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵÌýresearchÌýcommunity,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

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  • natural resource management.Ìý

Key contacts

Student Enquiries

E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5000Ìý

Available to
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Trainee Officers
ADF Current Serving Members
Non-Defence Students

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