Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Life Sciences)
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Explore the importance of biological processes on human health and environmental well-being. Students will gain a fundamental understanding in molecular biology, cell physiology and microbiology, and learn about new computational approaches to advance life sciences. This includes investigating the molecular basis of disease, designing new cures and disease prevention strategies, developing diagnostic tools and enhancing population health from a nutritional and food-security perspective. The Hono
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bedford Park
- SA
- Course code
- CRICOS 111907M
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Course overview
Explore the importance of biological processes on human health and environmental well-being. Students will gain a fundamental understanding in molecular biology, cell physiology and microbiology, and learn about new computational approaches to advance life sciences. This includes investigating the molecular basis of disease, designing new cures and disease prevention strategies, developing diagnostic tools and enhancing population health from a nutritional and food-security perspective. The Honours year provides students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding and carrying out research projects. You will graduate well-prepared for a career in any life-science related field. This course allows students to develop applied and job-ready skills via comprehensive laboratory practical's, and is a great foundational basis for exploring further study in medicine. Students learn the integration of modern high throughput data processing skills to become well-versed with cutting-edge laboratory technologies. The Honours year in Life Sciences provides students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding and carrying out research projects. The degree aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to understand and apply relevant scientific principles. On completion of the Honours degree students, students will be able to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced health and industrial investigations.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $40,950per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Life Sciences)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source