Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) course allows you the opportunity to continue undergraduate studies at a higher level by pursuing an independent research project in an area of interest.
Projects are completed under the supervision of an academic member of staff and provide you with an opportunity to develop new skills, generate new information and/or distil new ideas out of existing knowledge, whilst specialising in your chosen field.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 48 |
Full time study plan
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Part time study plan
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Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, achieving a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0, achieved within the second and third year of studies.
Note: Entry into this course is dependent on an approved project/dissertation topic and the availability for an appropriate supervisor. Applicants can contact the Head of Course (hmas-admin@cqu.edu.au) to discuss available projects. Please review the More Details tab for further information.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students wishing to apply for entry into the CG84 Bachelor of Science (Honours) course have completed prior studies in one of the following fields:
- Agricultural science
- Analytical science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental science
- Exercise / sports science
- Molecular science / Biotechnology
- Medical science
- Paramedic science
Please note this is not a comprehensive list, and students who have obtained a Bachelors degree in other fields may apply for entry into the CG84 Bachelor of Science Honours course.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate a systematic and coherent knowledge of the theoretical principles and concepts in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to independently solve complex problems in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Demonstrate skills in developing a broad understanding of theoretical scientific knowledge and concepts with advanced understanding in one or more specialised scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Critically apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to the development of new understanding in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Apply knowledge of research principles and methods and technical research skills to the design and execution of a research project in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Communicate complex scientific knowledge and ideas, clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences
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- Demonstrate initiative and judgement in the scholarship and professional practice of investigation in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Adapt scientific knowledge and skills to a diverse range of contexts within one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Apply knowledge and skills with personal responsibility and accountability and in collaboration with others in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice
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- Demonstrate independence in the planning and completion of a research project in one or more scientific disciplines or areas of practice.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | --> | --> | ||||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | --> | |||||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | --> | |||||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | --> | |||||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | --> | |||||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | |||||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | |||||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | |||||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | |||||||||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | --> |
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