International Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Overview

The International Bachelor of Science is an internationally unique four-year degree offered in conjunction with the University of Colorado in the USA and Dublin City University in Ireland. The degree offers strong discipline-based training in a selected science major, integrated with a technological application of science and its social context, and a strong international perspective. Students complete a major research project at Honours level, and undertake at least one semester of overseas study at either of the partner universities. The flexible structure of the major, two minors, and electives allows students to design their study program to meet their particular interests and abilities.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 93 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year. In addition to applying through UAC, you must submit an application form to the Faculty of Science. Applications can be obtained from our UniAdvice office (call 1300 367 869) and will close at the end of September. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Faculty. Entry into this highly competitive program will be based on your Faculty application, interview and UAI.

Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of Science. Students who have not completed Biology and/or Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least HSC Mathematics Band 4 (or equivalent) are required to take a special Mathematics subject (MATH151) in the first year.

Course Requirements

Students must choose one major from disciplines located in the Faculty of Science. A major study consists of at least 60 credit points from one of the Faculty of Science disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Physical Geography. Information regarding these majors is listed under the Bachelor of Science Course Information.

The Technology Minor consists of 30 credit points as outlined in the strands below and approved by the Degree Coordinator in consultation with the Engineering or Informatics Faculty Education Committee Chair.

The Social Sciences Minor consists of 24 credit points of approved subjects with an international emphasis selected in consultation with the Degree Coordinator.

Note: When selecting subjects for the Technology and Social Sciences minors, students must adhere to the requirement that no more than 60 credit points of 100-level subjects can count towards their degree programs.

The Global Science Study component consists of SCIE102, a 6 credit point subject coordinated by the University of Wollongong, SCIE202, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 200-level coordinated by the University of Colorado (Boulder), and SCIE402, an 18 credit point remote-delivery subject at 400-level coordinated by Dublin City University.

The balance of 24 credit points (to a degree total of 192) may be chosen from either the Science Schedule or General Schedule. Some of these credit points may be required to complete prerequisite subjects related to the Science major (e.g., the Maths requirement, or 100-level Chemistry and STAT252 for a Biological Sciences major).

Students will be required to complete at least 24 credit points of the degree at one of the partner institutions (University of Colorado (Boulder) or Dublin City University). It is suggested that students complete the study abroad component in either their 2nd or 3rd year of study.

Students will also complete a 24 credit point Honours Research Project in their chosen discipline.

Course Program

Engineering Technology Strand

Informatics Strand

Internet Technology Strand

Information and Communication Technology Strand

Mathematics Strand

Other Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3530.

Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/.

The Degree Coordinator is Associate Professor Paul Carr - School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Room 41.158A, telephone (02) 4221 3804, email: pcarr@uow.edu.au.

Last reviewed: 9 January, 2008