Program Overview

Introduction to the Honours Research B Unit

The Honours Research B unit, denoted as KNS401, is a crucial component of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (S4E) program. This unit accounts for 25% of the work required to satisfy the honours degree requirements. Prospective honours students are advised to consult with the Honours Coordinator and potential supervisors well in advance of the end of their final undergraduate year.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Honours Research B
• Unit Code: KNS401
• Credit Points: 25
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Natural Sciences
• Discipline: Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
• Coordinator: Associate Professor Nathan Kilah
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Honours

Availability

The unit is available in Hobart, with study periods in Semester 1 and Semester 2. Attendance options include on-campus and off-campus modes, catering to both domestic and international students.

Key Dates

• Semester 1:
  • Start date: 23/2/2026
  • Census date: 17/3/2026
  • WW date: 20/4/2026
  • End date: 14/6/2026
• Semester 2:
  • Start date: 6/7/2026
  • Census date: 28/7/2026
  • WW date: 31/8/2026
  • End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Select and apply practical and theoretical techniques to conduct an independent, safe, and ethical scientific research project.
• Design, implement, and critically evaluate a scientific investigation to address a research question.
• Communicate scientific ideas and research findings to informed professional audiences, both orally and in a written thesis.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
  • Commencing Student Contribution: $2,384.00
  • Grandfathered Student Contribution: $2,384.00
  • Domestic Full Fee: $5,724.00
• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place, with HECS-HELP available depending on eligibility.

Requisites

The unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science with Honours (S4E).

Teaching

This unit is conducted under the mentorship of a research supervisor, with resources supporting honours research available on the MyLO page. Assessment includes Research Preparation (20%) and Research Communication, Performance, and Thesis (80%).

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.