Course code: 0051 + Course abbreviation: BSc(Hons) + Total credit points required: 48 * 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (part-time study is available for some areas of study only)
On-campus (Clayton; Gippsland)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree aims to provide students with a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research in their chosen area of expertise. The degree with honours is awarded on the successful completion of a program of advanced study including a supervised research project which will include a contribution to the knowledge of the subject by original work and a critical review of the literature. The BSc(Hons) has vocational aims but also provides a preparation for study by coursework and/or research for the higher degrees of Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy.
Students who have successfully qualified for the BSc pass degree, or equivalent, with a high level of academic achievement may apply to enter. Students in science double degrees must have completed at least 144 points of their studies in that course, including all of the double-degree science requirements, before they may apply for entry to honours. To be eligible for entry into the honours year, students must obtain a distinction grade average (70%) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level three. These 24 points of studies will normally include at least 18 points of units in the area of study in which they wish to undertake honours. Students who have obtained an average of 65% to 69% in their main third-year sequence may also be eligible for consideration if they have also obtained an average of at least 65% in their remaining level-three units and the relevant head of school supports their application.
The
specific requirements for the award of a degree with honours is dependent on
the field of study but in general will include advanced coursework and
specified assessment tasks, a thesis component and seminars/oral
presentations.
The honours course is available in most of the science areas of study listed in
this handbook. Some additional details are provided under the `Science areas of
study and sequences' in this handbook. In special circumstances, the dean,
acting on the recommendation of the heads of schools, may approve candidature
embracing more than one discipline.
Schools are able to cater substantially for the interests of individual
students, although there may be compulsory elements to be completed by all
students in some areas of study. The relevant regulation simply states that the
work to be completed by a candidate will be as prescribed by the relevant head
of school.
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