
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree allows high-performing students to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in their chosen scientific discipline and undertake a significant research project. There are 29 specialisations available covering a wide and diverse range of disciplines, from biology, chemistry and physics to aviation, geology and statistics. As a result of the variety of options that can be chosen across the Faculty, the proportion of research-based wo
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Canberra
- ACT
- Course code
- CRICOS 096379D
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree allows high-performing students to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in their chosen scientific discipline and undertake a significant research project. There are 29 specialisations available covering a wide and diverse range of disciplines, from biology, chemistry and physics to aviation, geology and statistics. As a result of the variety of options that can be chosen across the Faculty, the proportion of research-based work and coursework will differ by School. In addition to conducting research and coursework, you will generally also be expected to attend and present seminars, write a literature review write a thesis and undertake Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) training. This degree also provides an academic foundation for you to continue on to a masters by research or a PhD.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
WAM 65%; Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science streams require 70%
65% · 70%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
WAM 65%; Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science streams require 70%. Key Terms The 2026 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. The 2026 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate. The 2026 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. It is to be used as a guide only. The 2026 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR. *The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer. The 2026 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. The 2026 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate. The 2026 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2026. It is to be used as a guide only. The 2026 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR. *The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer. Student and ATAR Admission Profiles At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options. To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile. We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you. See more At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options. To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile. We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you. Students should have completed a three-year full-time undergraduate Bachelor degree and completed a major within the desired honours discipline. Places are competitive, to be considered you will need to have achieved a minimum overall WAM (Weighted average mark) of at least 65%, however for the Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Data Science, Pure Mathematics or Statistics specialisations a minimum of 70% will be required to be considered. In addition to minimum overall WAM requirements, each School may have additional criteria, that needs to be met in order to be considered. For more details about the application process, or to contact our program coordinators for the specialisation you’re interested in, please visit the Science Honours: How to apply Note: This Honours program is the pathway from the following UNSW Science programs: 3980 Bachelor of Aviation (Flying), 3981 Bachelor of Aviation (Management), 3970 Bachelor of Science, 3965 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management), 3959 Data Science and Decisions (Quantitative Data Science major), 3991 Bachelor of Medical Science and their associated dual degrees.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant undergraduate pass degree and published discipline/supervision conditions.
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 | — | — | — | $48,720per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)unsw.edu.au
- UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.au
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