Bachelor of Science with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE?
This course is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in areas relevant to the sciences, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies. Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class II Division 2 or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Science. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Please note that admission to Honours in Psychology is only available in Trimester 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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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
Trimester 3, On Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | BSc(Hons) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class II Division 2 or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Science. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. |
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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 | Mandatory intensive 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 at 400-level.
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: Agronomy, 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.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study which may include coursework units and a thesis as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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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 Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
To have an understanding that · Science encompasses both a body of knowledge and a reliable process of discovery. It is founded upon the recognition of fundamental laws that make nature systematic and reproducible. · Scientists observe, measure, classify, and perform experiments upon the natural world. They employ scientific methods to test hypotheses, and use empirical evidence to support or refute their hypotheses. The natural variability, or uncertainty, inherent in the natural world means that scientific conclusions are reliable but contestable: they may be revised or modified as new evidence emerges. Scientists are curious about the natural world, and are creative in formulating hypotheses and in designing approaches to problem solving. · Mathematics is used in science to model real-world systems and scientific data are often analyzed using statistical methods. · Science operates within a paradigm of peer review and replication that provides a collective responsibility for the reliability of scientific knowledge. Scientists have a responsibility to communicate the outcomes of their work accurately and without bias to their peers and to society. · Science is embedded within a context that reflects both the history of scientific endeavor and the culture of present society. Scientists generate and build knowledge, develop technologies, investigate and solve problems.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will understand ways of scientific thinking and the nature of science as a broad discipline. They will also have specialised knowledge in at least one sub-disciplinary area of science.
Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, and for a range of purposes.
Global Perspectives
Graduates will understand, and be able to articulate, aspects of the place and importance of science in the local and global community.
Information Literacy
Graduates will be able to communicate scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, and for a range of purposes. They will also be able to synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources, using a range of technologies.
Life-Long Learning
Graduates will be able to take personal responsibility for lifelong learning by demonstrating a capacity for self-directed learning.
Problem Solving
Graduates will be able to investigate and solve problems by using recognised methods of science and appropriate practical techniques and tools. Also, by formulating hypotheses, collecting valid and reliable data, and incorporating quantitative evidence into arguments.
Social Responsibility
Graduates will be able to take social responsibility by recognising the relevant ethical frameworks within which science is practised and show a capacity for working responsibly and safely in both individual and team environments.
Team Work
Graduates will have an awareness of the need to function effectively as members or leaders of scientific or multidisciplinary teams.
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