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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science (Honours) Deans Scholars Program

This double degree is for outstanding school leavers or students displaying excellent academic achievement in the Bachelor of Science.

Complete the Bachelor of Science and honours in three years of full-time study. Honours is a traditional route of entry into higher degrees by research. Specialise in an area of interest, with studies tailored to individual needs by an academic mentor. Disciplines include biomedical science, biotechnology, environmental science, environmental health, nutrition, health promotion, and sport and exercise science. There is a thesis component.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013291
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 4 Rank - 94
UniSC program code
SC303 / SC403
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3 years full time
Prerequisites
English (4,SA); Maths B or C (4,SA); two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4,SA)
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • Additional entry information: Applicants must be outstanding current Year 12 students or those returning to study after one gap year.

Complete the Bachelor of Science and honours in three years of full-time study. Honours is a traditional route of entry into higher degrees by research. Specialise in an area of interest, with studies tailored to individual needs by an academic mentor. Disciplines include biomedical science, biotechnology, environmental science, environmental health, nutrition, health promotion, and sport and exercise science. There is a thesis component.

Majors

Science and health majors: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; geography; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.

Career opportunities

Depending on the major chosen, research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education, sport and exercise research, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.

Membership

Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.

Program structure

Program structure

Bachelor of Science
Core courses (2)

Select 2 courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Coursework 1 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
COR110 Coursework 2 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
COR111 Coursework 3 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
Introductory courses (4)

4 required courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS100 Dissertation A AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
MTH102 Dissertation B AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
SCI105 Dissertation C AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
SCI110 Dissertation Final 12 units AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries

Plus select at least 2 courses from: #

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS112 Dissertation Final 24 units AR401/AR402 Sch of Comm & Creative Industries
LFS122 Dissertation Final 36 units AR401/AR402 Sch of Comm & Creative Industries
SCI102 Dissertation Final 48 units AR401/AR402 Sch of Comm & Creative Industries
SCI107 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Chemistry

OR

2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

# some majors may require some of these courses.

Advanced courses

Select a major consisting of 8 courses from:

PLUS select at least 2 science courses.

PLUS select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

It is recommended that students in the Deans Scholars Program undertake 48 units of Special Scholarship Projects (SRP) during their degree, under the advice of their mentor.

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) structure is usually as follows:

  • a 24-unit coursework component (consisting of two 12-unit courses), and
  • a 72-unit thesis component
Coursework component
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
RES401 Earth's Surface Processes, Materials and Soils
ADR401 Science Research Methods

Please note: In RES401 , students will be assessed on the submission of a research proposal and delivery of an oral presentation, in ADR401 students will be assessed on the submission of a literature review.

Thesis component

This is a research project conducted over the full year of enrolment. It comprises a traditional thesis or a manuscript accompanied by an exegesis, as described in guidelines provided to students at the beginning of their enrolment.

The nature and topic of the thesis is determined by the student's interests, the interests of potential supervisors and the availability of appropriate supervision.

The completed thesis is normally 15,000–25,000 words in length. The required length is determined by the precise nature of the research, in consultation with the supervisor and subject to the approval of the Dean.

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Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes