Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) | 2020

Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Deans Scholar) is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research.

Students who are eligible for this degree fulfill all the same requirements as Bachelor of Environmental Science candidates, but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges. 

All are invited to participate in various enrichment activities throughout the program and, after the first year, to develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty's research teams. 

Deans Scholar students have the opportunity to undertake individual research subjects. Students are normally required to achieve at least a Distinction average in subjects completed in a calendar year. 

In the final year, all students undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in their major discipline, together with other required seminar and/or course work.

Graduates may then be eligible for direct enrolment into a research doctorate in their chosen field or into other postgraduate degrees. 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must accrue an aggregate of at least 192 credit points, as set out below.

Please note:

• Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year. If required, this subject is in addition to the 192 credit points required for this degree.
• Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.
• Students must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of 300-level subjects.
• Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects.

Progression Requirements

To maintain a place in an Advanced degree, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% in the 200 and 300 level subjects completed. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Faculty after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Science degree.  

Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page. 

Honours

The degrees of Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Deans Scholar) are awarded for performance in third and fourth year subjects, based on a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) formula in accordance with Method 3 in the Coursework Rules.

Professional Recognition / Accreditation

Graduates are eligible for full membership of the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand and other relevant professional bodies depending on their disciplinary orientation.

Other Information

For further information please email smah-students@uow.edu.au