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Bachelor of Science Honours
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Science Honours |
Abbreviation: | BSc(Hons) |
UOW Course Code: | 741 |
CRICOS Code: | 003126F |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Science,Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environment, Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Land and Heritage Management, Physical Geography |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn or Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Flexible) |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/UAC Code N/A |
ATAR: | N/A |
Additional Information: |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Science with a major in a discipline offered by the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health and achieved the required academic standard may undertake an Honours degree - a year of research training in the discipline.
The Honours degree provides students with the first real opportunity to undertake research on a topic of interest.
It represents a gateway to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research, or other vocations that require advanced analytical and research skills.
Information on research opportunities, scholarships, and application procedures can be found at the UOW Honours website.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
To graduate with an Honours degree, candidates undertake a research thesis within their major study discipline, together with any required coursework.
The Bachelor of Science Honours degrees can be taken in the following disciplines:
The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1defined in the General Course Rules Section 8.
Students enrol in the appropriate 400-level Honours for the particular discipline, as set out below.
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | |
Biological Sciences, Environment (Biological Sciences Strand) | |||
Biology Honours | Annual | 48 | |
or | |||
Biology Joint Honours | Annual | 24 | |
or | |||
Biology Honours Part 1 for Part-Time Students | Annual | 24 | |
and | |||
Biology Honours Part 2 for Part-Time Students | Annual | 24 | |
Chemistry or Environment (Chemistry Strand) Honours | |||
Chemistry Honours | Annual | 48 | |
or | |||
Chemistry Joint Honours | Annual | 24 | |
or | |||
Chemistry Honours Part 1 for Part-Time students | Annual | 24 | |
and | |||
Chemistry Honours Part 2 for Part-Time students | Annual | 24 | |
Environment (Geosciences Strand), Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Land and Heritage Management or Physical Geography Honours | |||
Earth and Environmental Science Honours | Annual | 48 | |
or | |||
Earth and Environmental Science Joint Honours | Annual | 24 | |
or | |||
Earth and Environmental Sciences Honours Part 1 (Part-Time Students) | Annual | 24 | |
and | |||
Earth and Environmental Sciences Honours Part 2 (Part-Time Students) | Annual | 24 | |
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au