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Program Overview
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a one-year full-time undergraduate degree that enhances scientific knowledge and career prospects. It builds on a bachelor's degree with a fourth year focused on a specialist research thesis, allowing students to pursue a topic of personal interest and career aspiration in areas such as biomedicine, environmental sciences, food sciences, nursing, midwifery, sport science, exercise science, and other related fields.
Overview
This honours degree gives students an edge in the competitive job market and prepares them for postgraduate research by developing skills in independent research, critical analysis, problem-solving, devising and conducting experimental work, written and spoken communication, and research conduct, including ethics.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Exemplify skills in critically analysing a problem, identifying research questions, designing and planning a research project to address a topical issue.
- Critique and synthesise theoretical knowledge and demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of an area of scientific research.
- Execute and communicate a research project with some degree of independence and demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in analysing and explaining research findings.
- Contextualise research findings and defend research process and outcomes to a professional audience using advanced communication skills.
- Exhibit independence and responsibility to meet academic and professional goals.
Access to Advanced Science Labs and Equipment
Students will conduct their research in modern laboratories with the latest equipment, including world-class sport science facilities, health and biomedicine labs, a high-altitude hotel, biomechanics and biochemistry labs, simulation facilities, and clinic trial facilities at hospitals.
Industry Collaborations and Partnerships
The university has partnerships with various organisations that inform research, share resources, and provide opportunities for students to network and collaborate. These partnerships include Western Bulldogs, Orygen and Headspace, VicHealth and Sport & Recreation Victoria, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If the entry criteria are not met, students may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s).
ATAR Requirements
No minimum ATAR score is required for entry into this course. Instead, applicants need to have successfully completed secondary school and meet any additional requirements outlined below.
Entry Criteria
Minimum entry criteria include English-language requirements and academic requirements. Work and life experience will also be considered.
- Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years) must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate or an equivalent.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study must have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.
- Applicants with higher education study must have completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with major studies in a relevant discipline and achieved an average mark of at least 65 (Credit) or equivalent in their final year of undergraduate degree study.
Course Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Science (Honours), students are required to complete 96 credit points consisting of two 48-credit-point units: Science Honours 1 and Science Honours 2. Science Honours 1 is weighted 35%, and Science Honours 2 is weighted 65% of the overall GPA grade for the Science Honours course.
Units
- Year 1, Semester 1: Science Honours 1 (Unit code: RBM4003, Credits: 48)
- Year 1, Semester 2: Science Honours 2 (Unit code: RBM4004, Credits: 48)
Fees and Scholarships
University fees vary depending on the level of government contribution towards course costs. The fee type for this course is a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for eligible students, with an indicative fee of AU$9,537 per year for full-time students in 2026.
Scholarships
The university awards hundreds of scholarships worth millions of dollars combined to students at all levels of study. Scholarships support marginalised groups and reward high achievers for their hard work and perseverance.
Careers
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) prepares students for studies at the postgraduate master and PhD levels. Depending on the area of study, this degree could lead to employment opportunities in government research institutes, healthcare, medical research and development, the sustainable food industry, biotechnology industry, ecology, and environmental science organisations.
Start Dates
The course starts on 27 July 2026, and applications close on 19 July 2026.