Advanced Science (Honours)

University of Queensland

About

If you are a high achieving student with a keen interest in science then the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) will allow you to challenge and extend yourself.

This elite four year program will provide the foundation for a research career with continuous interaction with researchers from your first year of study.

You will visit research laboratories, conduct a research project in your final year and be mentored by academics.

You will interact with other high achieving students and be exposed to cutting edge technologies and discoveries to put you at the forefront of the next generation of scientists.

The program differs from the Bachelor of Science by offering courses at an advanced level and an Honours year incorporated as a standard part of your program schedule rather than as an additional component dependent on eligibility.

Structure

The Advanced Science program at a glance: access research labs and researchers even during your first year of study; participate in weekly Careers in Science seminars from prominent research scientists; attend special events such as field trips, conferences and a student-run symposium; work on an independent research project in a research group of your choice in your second or third year; develop friendships and networks with other high achieving students; develop your critical thinking, writing and communication skills which are essential for a research career. You will be able to choose your specialisation from the foundation disciplines of Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Geographical Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics or Physics to suit your area of interest and you may elect to complete a minor in a secondary discipline. For more information on what you can study in each major, please visit the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) Study Planner.
Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

  • Biology MajorBiomedical Science MajorChemistry MajorGeographical Sciences MajorGeological Sciences MajorMathematics MajorPhysics Major

Honours

Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.

Entry requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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