Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (BAppSc(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2017
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2005
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
Additional application information
Domestic students and international students who wish to study from their home country, may enrol in external mode. A short period of time on campus may be required to complete the external program and this will be negotiated with the Head of School upon enrolment.
It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the Internet.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2005
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
CRICOS Code: 067616C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)?
In 2017, this program will be replaced with three new named degree programs:
The Honours program is designed to build on the knowledge of science, technology and management that students have developed in their pass degree and in the areas of their chosen field. Students undertake an Honours project to research and report on a defined topic in their field. Available projects include animal production; the equine industry; parks and wildlife management; plants; food science and the environment.What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is available as part of the standard program awarded based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
Additional application information
Domestic students and international students who wish to study from their home country, may enrol in external mode. A short period of time on campus may be required to complete the external program and this will be negotiated with the Head of School upon enrolment.
It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the Internet.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 067616C
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
Careers
The Honours program prepares students for careers in government, scientific and technical research and policy development within the related field of study.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics Inc
- Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
- Australasian Equine Science Association
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Horticulture
- Australian Mammal Society
- Australian Rangeland Society
- Australian Society of Animal Production
- Australian Society of Horticultural Science
- Australasian Wildlife Management Society
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Environment Institute of Australia
- Nutrition Society of Australia
- Parks and Leisure Australia
- The Wildlife Society
Program rules for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
