Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
This program gives students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills in the specific discipline area of interest. Building on a previous Bachelor of Science degree, students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge through research. Students will conduct, and report on, a research project under the supervision of a staff member with the appropriate expertise. The Honours program will give students an appreciation of the professional standards required of the practising s
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Ipswich
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 043510M
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Course overview
This program gives students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills in the specific discipline area of interest. Building on a previous Bachelor of Science degree, students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge through research. Students will conduct, and report on, a research project under the supervision of a staff member with the appropriate expertise. The Honours program will give students an appreciation of the professional standards required of the practising scientist, and the ethical challenges presented by modern science and technology. Students will also participate in research teams, be introduced to advanced experimental and literature research methods, and have opportunities to make contact with the wider scientific community in the local region, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
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.
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
Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the area of Honours study, normally, with a substantial amount of undergraduate study in the major area of the discipline in which the Honours study is to be undertaken, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above for: the whole programor 5 or above in the second and third years of the programor 5 or above in the major study area. Applicants must also be current in their major area of study. To ensure currency of knowledge, students will have commenced their undergraduate degree no earlier than eight years previous to the year of application and will have satisfied requirements for the award of that degree no more than three years previously. English Language Proficiency requirements of Category 2. Candidates for the Psychology Major must have completed a program of study approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as constituting the first three years (or equivalent) of study in psychology within the last three years. Candidates for all majors other than psychology must have both supervisory and honours committee approval prior to enrolment.
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 · Semester 1 | USQ (Ipswich) | — | — | $35,840per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | USQ (Ipswich) | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | USQ (Ipswich) | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
QLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)unisq.edu.au
- University of Southern Queenslandunisq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- International Student Guide 2027Official source
- Undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- Entry requirementsOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source