Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is for high achieving students wishing to expand their knowledge in a topic of interest. Throughout this degree, you will have the opportunity to undertake detailed research. This degree is designed to give you the skills to demonstrate excellence in research with a clear understanding of a research question in relation to current knowledge.

Careers

Please select a major to view specific career possibilities.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• Admission into the honours program is competitive.
• Students considering entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) - SMAH must have completed a 3-year full-time equivalent bachelor degree with a minimum distinction (75%) weighted average mark (WAM) and have acceptance from a potential supervisor.
• Applicants are required to complete a Project Proposal form prior to submitting their application and attach the completed form as a supporting document.

English Language Requirements

• The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
  • English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
    • IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
    • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 70 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
• Other qualifications may also be considered.

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week.
• This includes class time and independent study.
• You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work, and placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

• If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
• Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

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Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
    • Wollongong | On Campus | $19176 (2025) | $38352 (2025)
• Session fees are for one session for the year shown.
• Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
• These fees are subject to change from year to year.
• However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 27 July, 2026
  • Census date: 31 August, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
  • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Majors

• The following majors are available:
  • Archaeology
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Exercise Science
  • Geology
  • Marine Science
  • Molecular Bioscience
  • Nutrition

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Delivery: On Campus
• Campus: Wollongong

Codes

• CRICOS: F
• UOW: 741

Additional Fees

• In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)