Bachelor of Advanced Science with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Advanced Science with Honours at UNE?
This new accelerated program is designed for high achievers and is completed in three years rather than four years as is normal for most Bachelor Honours degrees. Students are expected to perform at a consistently high level and to demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and breadth of understanding of the subject matter. In the third year of the program, students complete a research project and present a thesis which embodies a literature review and the results of the research project. The level of Honours awarded will be based on results achieved over the three years of the program. The major completed will appear on the academic record and testamur. This degree is not offered by external study.
Career Opportunities
Research and postgraduate study are the main career pathways. This degree provides the scope to deepen the skills and knowledge essential for a successful career in science, research or postgraduate study. A wide range of career opportunities and postgraduate study is available to graduates of this program.
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DURATION
3 Years Full-timeFEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
New Course2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BAdvSc(Hons) |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | On Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2007 UAI | New Course |
| 2007 OP | New Course |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| Benefits | Graduates of the BAdvSc(Hons) who achieve at the appropriate level will be eligible to apply for enrolment in a research Master or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | The only entry point to this degree is for school leavers - students will not be accepted as transfers from other degrees or universities. Assumed knowledge is two units of Mathematics; Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension I. |
| Additional Requirements | Selection is based on a combination of academic achievement and personal qualities and achievements as evidenced in an interview. In addition to applying through UAC or QTAC applicants must submit a UNE BAdvSc(Hons) Application Form to the UNE Student Centre." |
| Honours | Students are required to complete a research project under the supervision of a member of academic staff and submit a thesis comprising a literature review and the results of the research project in the third year of the program. The level of Honours will be calculated on the basis of grades achieved in all three years of the program of study. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
straw (BCC 51) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points with at least 36 credit points at 300/400-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 12 cps |
| Major ONE Major or A DOUBLE Major comprising two Majors, with no unit at 200-level or above counting in more than one Major or ONE Combined Major |
36 cps to 72 cps |
Honours Unit |
48 cps |
| Elective Units The number of credit points which can be completed as elective units will vary depending on which Major, Double Major or Combined Major a candidate undertakes as part of their program of study. |
12 cps to 48 cps |
| Total | 144cps |
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Approved Majors
Applied Physics
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physiology
Statistics
Zoology
Combined Majors
Applied/Environmental Genetics
Biochemistry/Physiology
Biodiversity/Ecology
Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
Computational Biology/Bioinformatics
Crop/Animal Sciences
Geology/Environmental Geosciences
Mathematics/Statistics
Palaeobiology
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be granted advanced standing for 12 credit points at 100-level and be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 36 credit points at 200-level or may be granted advanced standing for 48 credit points at 100-level and be eligible to exit the courses with the degree of Bachelor of Science on completion of 96 credit points at 200/300-level.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature is 5 years as a full-time candidate.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing not granted for SCI395 and WORK300
Results and Grading
There will be three classes of Honours: Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.
The level of Honours will be calculated on the basis of grades received for all units completed during the three years of candidature.