Program Overview

---

Overview of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) Program

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in science, with a focus on developing advanced research skills and knowledge. The program is tailored to equip students with the skills and expertise necessary to pursue a career in science, research, or related fields.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a broad foundation in science, as well as specialized knowledge in their chosen field of study. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a range of courses, including:

• Journalistic Narratives
• Media Strategies
• Public Relations Writing

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program will be well-equipped to pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Environmental and science communicator
• Content creator
• Technical writer
• Education officer
• Editorial writer

Next Steps after Graduation

Upon graduation, students will have the opportunity to pursue further study or enter the workforce. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a range of careers, including:

• Academia and research
• Government
• Industry
• Environment
• Hospitals and health
• Marine preservation
• Secondary school teaching (with further study)
• Environmental planning and site assessment
• Operations research and logistics
• Finance

How You'll Learn

The program is designed to provide students with a range of learning experiences, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials

What You'll Study

The program will provide students with a comprehensive education in science, including a range of courses and specialized knowledge in their chosen field of study. Some of the courses that students may study include:

• Journalistic Narratives
• Media Strategies
• Public Relations Writing

Highlights

The University of Queensland is ranked:

• 2 in Australia for ecology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
• 1 in Australia for food science and technology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)

Science Communication

The Science Communication program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to communicate complex scientific information to general and non-expert audiences. Students will learn to:

• Interpret rapid advances in science and mathematics
• Engage general and non-expert audiences with impact
• Develop a communication toolkit using critical thinking, reading, verbal, and writing skills
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate their own science communication strategy with a local community audience

Employment Opportunities

Science communicators work in a range of industries, including:

• Research institutions
• Universities
• Government
• Private sector
• Media
• Education
• Cultural institutions
• Medical charities
• Arts

Career Paths

Graduates of the Science Communication program will be well-equipped to pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Environmental and science communicator
• Content creator
• Technical writer
• Education officer
• Editorial writer

Research Opportunities

The University of Queensland provides students with a range of research opportunities, including:

• Collaborative research projects
• Research exchange programs
• Research study abroad programs

Student Testimonials

Some of our students have said:

• "What I’ve loved most is the opportunity to expand my skill sets and gain new experiences through a range of extracurricular activities." - Tiarna McElligott, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
• "I really enjoyed the hands-on research experience in interesting areas of physics that I was able to take part in." - Germain Tobar, Graduate, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
• "The advanced science program has helped me develop a well-rounded knowledge base in chemistry, mathematics and programming that I've been able to apply to a surprisingly large portion of my life." - Emily Cooper, Graduate, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)