Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at UNSW Sydney is a four-year degree that equips students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the physical, natural, and human sciences. With 24 majors to choose from, students can tailor their degree to their interests and career aspirations. The program emphasizes research and professional development, preparing graduates for careers in research, education, industry, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is a four-year, full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Science at UNSW Sydney. This advanced-level degree is designed to equip students with the tools they need to explore new frontiers, generate new knowledge and apply their expertise to real-world challenges. The program's key features include:

• A choice of 24 majors across the physical, natural and human sciences, allowing students to tailor their degree to their interests.
• A flexible degree structure that enables students to explore different disciplines in their first year to find the field that's right for them.
• Embedded research skills courses and an embedded honours year, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for a career in research.
• The SciConnect platform, an innovative online system that helps students track their professional development and showcase their skills to future employers.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program consists of:

• Core courses (12 credit points): Orientation, Graduate Portfolio, Level 1 Research Skills, and Level 2 Research Experience.
• Major courses (84-96 credit points): Students choose a major (or two) from a list of 24 options, each with its own set of core and elective courses.
• Free electives (36 credit points): Students can take free electives from any faculty at UNSW, allowing them to build a recognized minor or pursue their interests outside of their major.
• General education courses (12 credit points): Students take two non-science courses to broaden their perspectives.
• Honours year (48 credit points): In their fourth year, students complete a supervised research project and, in some cases, advanced coursework.

Assessment:

Assessment in the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program is based on a variety of methods, including exams, essays, presentations, projects, and practical work. The specific assessment methods used in each course will vary depending on the nature of the course.

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program is taught by a team of world-leading academics who are passionate about teaching and research. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory sessions.

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program are highly sought-after by employers in a variety of industries, including research, education, government, and industry. The program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a wide range of careers, including:

• Research scientist
• Academic
• Science teacher
• Science policy advisor
• Science communicator
• Scientific writer
• Data analyst
• Management consultant
• Financial analyst