Bachelor of Science with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE?
This program is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in areas offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies.
Please note that Honours in Psychology is only available in Semester 1.
Career Opportunities
Exciting research career options are possible in industry, government, universities and research organisations such as CSIRO, Australian Nuclear Service and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). There are also opportunites in the departments of primary industries, resource management, water and land resources, environmental protection authorities, forestry commissions, national parks and wildlife services. Industry opportunities include positions in computing, consulting, botanical gardens and museums, manufacturing, electronics, mining and oil.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE
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| Official Abbreviation | BSc(Hons) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Completion of the degree to the standard Honours Class II Division or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Science. Completion to the standard of Honours Class Division II Division I or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. Admission to a final honours course shall be at the discretion of the head of the school concerned and subject to the provisions of Rule 2. 2. (a) Except as provided in Rules 2.(b) and (c), a candidate for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours, shall have: (i) fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science; or (ii) passed units to the value of 144 credit points, including the Bachelor of Science component of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching and shall have completed appropriate units. (b) The head of the school concerned may approve for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours a candidate who has fulfilled the requirements for an appropriate degree or other qualification of equivalent standing at another university or other institution recognised by the school for this purpose. The school may require additional evidence which will be specified in each case of the ability of such a candidate to undertake a final honours course in the school concerned. (c) With the approval of the head of school concerned a candidate who has completed at least 36 credit points at 300- or 400-level, including 12 credit points from units other than ARPA, GEPL or PSYC, chosen from units of the Bachelor of Science or from any other institution approved by the school or other units equivalent to those additional units specified for the award of Bachelor of Science, may be admitted to candidature to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours. |
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| Scholarships | The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers The Sciences Encouragement Award each year. Further details are available from the Faculty Academic Director (adfas@une.edu.au). |
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| Academic Colours |
Straw (BCC 51) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. Admission to a final honours course shall be at the discretion of the head of the school concerned and subject to the provisions of Rule 2.
2. (a) Except as provided in Rules 2.(b) and (c), a candidate for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours, shall have:
(i) fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science; or
(ii) passed units to the value of 144 credit points, including the Bachelor of Science component of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching and shall have completed appropriate units.
(b) The head of the school concerned may approve for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours a candidate who has fulfilled the requirements for an appropriate degree or other qualification of equivalent standing at another university or other institution recognised by the school for this purpose. The school may require additional evidence which will be specified in each case of the ability of such a candidate to undertake a final honours course in the school concerned.
(c) With the approval of the head of school concerned a candidate who has completed at least 36 credit points at 300- or 400-level, including 12 credit points from units other than ARPA, GEPL or PSYC, chosen from units of the Bachelor of Science or from any other institution approved by the school or other units equivalent to those additional units specified for the award of Bachelor of Science, may be admitted to candidature to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours.
3. (a) Normally, candidature for the award shall commence at the beginning of the year following that in which the candidate qualifies in terms of Rule 2; or
(b) Candidature may be commenced later than one year on the approval of the course coordinator and on the recommendation of the head of school concerned.
4. A student admitted in terms of Rule 2.(a)(ii) shall not be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Science with Honours until the relevant combined or double degrees program has been completed.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
2. A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours shall complete a final honours course in one of the following fields of study: Archaeology, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nutrition, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Zoology, or in such other field of study as the faculty may approve.
3. A final honours course is a unit of fourth-year standard related to a field of study listed in Rule 2. and selected from: ARPA401H and ARPA402H, BCHM400, BOTY400, CHEM400, COMP400, ECOL400, GENE400, GEPL401H and GEPL402H, GEOL400, MATH400, MICR400, PHYS400, PSIO400, PSYC401H and PSYC402H or PSYC403H, ZOOL400. The examinations may include tests of reading knowledge of two foreign languages. The course may include units counting up to 12 credit points from the Rules governing the degree of Bachelor of Science or other courses offered in the University and approved by the relevant school. Each unit shall count for not more than five per cent of the assessment and workload for the final honours course.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Science with Honours.
Classes of Honours
There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2. There shall be no re-examination.
An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
A candidate who has qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours may enrol for the final honours course in a second field of study. Provided that the first unit was completed within one academic year and the second unit is completed in the academic year immediately following that in which the first unit was completed, the candidate shall be eligible for consideration for the award of a University Medal.
A candidate who has qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in one subject and who proposes to pursue a second honours course shall postpone graduation until the outcome of the second honours course is known.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.
For candidates studying Full-Time = 48 cps per year or 24 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 40-48 hours per week.
For candidates studying Part-Time = 24 cps per year or 12 cps per semester. This equates to a workload of approximately 20-24 hours per week.