Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Abbreviation:
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BSc(Hons)
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Home Faculty:
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Science
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Duration:
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1 year
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Flexible
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn or Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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741
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UAC Code:
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N/A
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CRICOS Code:
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003126F
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Overview
Students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Science with a major in a discipline offered by the Faculty, and achieved the required academic standard, may undertake an Honours degree - a year of research training in the discipline.
The honours degree provides students with the first real opportunity to undertake research on a topic of your interest. The honours year is particularly important as it represents a gateway to future research opportunities, both in the form of higher research degrees and as a career in research, or other vocations that require advanced analytical and research skills.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree after the requirements of the pass degree have been fulfilled, normally at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is usually an average of at least credit level for the 300-level subjects in the major study. Admission to Honours is by recommendation of the relevant Head of the Academic Unit and approval by the Dean or Associate Dean of the Faculty, and acceptance by an academic supervisor in the discipline.
By arrangement with the academic units involved, it is possible to undertake Joint Honours, a research thesis spanning two disciplines.
Students proceeding directly from a 3-year degree to Honours do not graduate until after they have completed Honours. However, it is possible to graduate with a Pass Degree and then decide to undertake Honours at a later date, either at this University or at another University. Graduates from other Universities may also apply to undertake Honours at the University of Wollongong.
Course Requirements
To graduate with an Honours degree, candidates undertake a research thesis within their major study discipline, together with any required coursework.
In the Faculty of Science, Bachelor of Science Honours degrees can be taken in the following disciplines:
* Biological Sciences
* Chemistry
* Human Geography
* Physical Geography
* Geology
* Geosciences
* Ecology
* Environment
* Land and Heritage Management
Students enrol in the appropriate 400-level Honours for the particular discipline, as set out below.
Course Program
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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Biological Sciences, Environment (Biological Sciences Strand) or Ecology Honours
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BIOL401
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Biology Honours
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Annual
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48
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or
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BIOL402
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Biology Joint Honours
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Annual
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24
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or
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BIOL403
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Biology Honours Part 1 for Part-Time Students
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Annual
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24
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and
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BIOL404
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Biology Honours Part 2 for Part-Time Students
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Annual
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24
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Chemistry or Environment (Chemistry Strand) Honours
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CHEM401
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Chemistry Honours
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Annual
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48
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or
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CHEM405
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Chemistry Joint Honours
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Annual
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24
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or
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CHEM402
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Chemistry Honours Part 1 for Part Time students
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Annual
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24
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and
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CHEM403
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Chemistry Honours Part 2 for Part Time students
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Annual
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24
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Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, Geosciences, Environment (Geosciences Strand) or Land and Heritage Management Honours
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EESC401
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Earth and Environmental Science Honours
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Annual
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48
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or
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EESC402
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Earth and Environmental Science Joint Honours
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Annual
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24
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or
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EESC404
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Earth and Environmental Sciences Honours Part 1 (Part-Time Students)
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Annual
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24
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and
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EESC405
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Earth and Environmental Sciences Honours Part 2 (Part-Time Students)
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Annual
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24
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Other Information
For further information contact the Head of the Academic Unit in the particular discipline, or the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3481.
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/
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