Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is an elite 4-year program that offers exclusive research training, equipping students with the expertise to excel in scientific discovery and beyond. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop deep disciplinary knowledge, broad scientific literacy, and exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.

Program Structure

The program consists of 32 units, with a combination of core courses, major courses, and electives. Students can choose from 23 majors and more than 30 minors, allowing them to tailor their studies to suit their goals.

Majors

The program offers a range of majors, including:

• Applied Mathematics
• Archaeological Science
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Science
• Cell Biology
• Chemistry
• Coastal and Ocean Science
• Computer Science
• Earth Science
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Environmental Science
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Food Technology
• Genetics
• Geographical Science
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Plant Science
• Public Health
• Statistics
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Zoology

Minors

The program also offers a range of minors, including:

• Applied Mathematics
• Archaeological Science
• Astrophysics
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Chemical Biology
• Chemistry
• Coastal and Ocean Science
• Computational Science
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Developmental Biology
• Earth Science
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geographical Information Science
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Immunology
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Plant Science
• Psychology
• Science Communication
• Statistics
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Zoology

Fields of Study

The program offers a range of fields of study, including:

• Anatomy
• Archaeological Science
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Science
• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Chemistry
• Coastal and Ocean Science
• Computer Science
• Developmental Biology
• Drug Design and Development
• Earth Science
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Evolutionary Biology
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Food Technology
• Genetics
• Genomics
• Geographical Science
• Immunology
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Nanotechnology
• Neuroscience
• Parasitology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant Science
• Public Health
• Statistics
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Wildlife Biology
• Zoology

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) with:
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Two of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Specialist Mathematics or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C), at least one of which must be Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
• Minimum entry score:
  • ATAR / Rank: 92
  • IB: 36.75

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative annual fee for the program is $9,690 (2026). International students can expect to pay approximately $54,096 per year (2026). There are also various scholarships available, including the Kay Campbell Scholarship - Winter Research Program, Rt Hon Doug Anthony AC, CH, FTSE Scholarship, and The Neil Brice Memorial Fund.

How to Apply

To apply for the program, students can submit their application online through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or directly to the University of Queensland. The program code for the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is 2516. The QTAC code for the program is not specified. The closing date for applications is May 31 for semester 2 and November 30 for semester 1. Students can also apply for scholarships and financial aid to support their studies.