Course summary

The Bachelor of Science with Honours is a challenging and rewarding year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed study, which is offered to those students who demonstrate a meritorious performance in their undergraduate studies.

The honours degree may be a completion point for those students who are seeking an opportunity to focus on an area of environmental, marine or forest science management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a pathway into postgraduate studies.

Studying honours involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student. Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the chosen area of study.

In the research component, students can apply their knowledge and technical abilities in a supervised research project and develop skills in data acquisition, design experimentation, problem solving and critical thinking, project implementation, risk assessment and ethical approval process applications, and communicating research outcomes to various audiences.

Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic, prior to lodging their application. For more information refer to the Faculty of Science and Engineering Honours information. 

The Bachelor of Science with Honours is a challenging and rewarding year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) directed study, which is offered to those students who demonstrate a meritorious performance in their undergraduate studies.

The honours degree may be a completion point for those students who are seeking an opportunity to focus on an area of environmental, marine or forest science management and improve their employment prospects. Alternatively, honours may provide a pathway into postgraduate studies.

Studying honours involves a close working relationship, and mutual responsibilities, between supervisor and student. Students are introduced to research methodology under the close supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the chosen area of study.

In the research component, students can apply their knowledge and technical abilities in a supervised research project and develop skills in data acquisition, design experimentation, problem solving and critical thinking, project implementation, risk assessment and ethical approval process applications, and communicating research outcomes to various audiences.

Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic, prior to lodging their application. For more information refer to the Faculty of Science and Engineering Honours information. 

Course Learning Outcome

CLO1: Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and innovative problem-solving skills in scientific research.

CLO3: Demonstrate complex specialist knowledge in one or more scientific disciplines .

CLO5: Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills to interpret and disseminate research findings in diverse contexts.

CLO1: Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and innovative problem-solving skills in scientific research.

CLO2: Evaluate and communicate issues with reference to sound ethical and inclusive frameworks and sustainability

CLO4: Exercise autonomy and integrity in learning and responsibility for scholarly and research practices, both individually and collaboratively

CLO1: Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and innovative problem-solving skills in scientific research.

CLO3: Demonstrate complex specialist knowledge in one or more scientific disciplines

CLO5: Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills to interpret and disseminate research findings in diverse contexts.

CLO4: Exercise autonomy and integrity in learning and responsibility for scholarly and research practices, both individually and collaboratively

CLO2: Evaluate and communicate issues with reference to sound ethical and inclusive frameworks and sustainability

CLO5: Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills to interpret and disseminate research findings in diverse contexts.

CLO2: Evaluate and communicate issues with reference to sound ethical and inclusive frameworks and sustainability

CLO4: Exercise autonomy and integrity in learning and responsibility for scholarly and research practices, both individually and collaboratively

Course overview

Course code

3507030

Course abbreviation

BSc(Hons)

Credit points

96

Equivalent units

8

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Duration

1 year full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 1 N/A N/A
Lismore Term 1 N/A N/A
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour Term 1 N/A N/A
Online Term 1 N/A N/A

Fee information

Commonwealth supported

International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Lismore Term 1 $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) 085420K
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour Term 1 $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) 085420K

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science with Honours, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).

Class of Honours

This degree may be awarded in the following classes:

1. First Class;

2. Second Class (Division 1);

3. Second Class (Division 2); or

4. Third Class.

Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

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