Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2021
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2021
Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2021)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2021)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2031
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
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.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
Please note, the closing date for Honours can vary between Schools. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information.
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
There is an early closing date for Honours in Psychology, please refer to the school website for further information
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2021
Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2021)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2021)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2031
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
All fields of study (excluding Psychology):
Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:
- a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- a GPA of at least 4.5* for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
* GPA of at least 5.0 for the Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics fields of study.
Psychology field of study:
Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 for level 2 and 3 courses in the Psychology extended major, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
CRICOS Code: 082958M
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. 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.
There is an early closing date for Honours in Psychology, please refer to the school website for further information
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 Science (Honours)?
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) program provides students with the opportunity to pursue an independent research project in an area of interest under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students will acquire skills which will enable them to work without close supervision in a research environment in industry or government, or to proceed to a research higher degree.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Anatomy Field of Study
- Archaeological Science Field of Study
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Field of Study
- Bioinformatics Field of Study
- Biomedical Science Field of Study
- Biophysics Field of Study
- Cell Biology Field of Study
- Chemistry Field of Study
- Coastal and Ocean Science Field of Study
- Computer Science Field of Study
- Developmental Biology Field of Study
- Drug Design and Development Field of Study
- Earth Science Field of Study
- Ecology and Conservation Biology Field of Study
- Entomology Field of Study
- Environmental Science Field of Study
- Evolutionary Biology Field of Study
- Food Science and Nutrition Field of Study
- Food Technology Field of Study
- Genetics Field of Study
- Genomics Field of Study
- Geographical Science Field of Study
- Immunology Field of Study
- Marine Biology Field of Study
- Mathematics Field of Study
- Microbiology Field of Study
- Nanotechnology Field of Study
- Neuroscience Field of Study
- Parasitology Field of Study
- Pharmacology Field of Study
- Physics Field of Study
- Physiology Field of Study
- Plant Science Field of Study
- Psychology Field of Study
- Public Health Field of Study
- Statistics Field of Study
- Wildlife Biology Field of Study
- Zoology Field of Study
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
Please note, the closing date for Honours can vary between Schools. Please refer to the relevant School website for further information.
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
There is an early closing date for Honours in Psychology, please refer to the school website for further information
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
All fields of study (excluding Psychology):
Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:
- a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- a GPA of at least 4.5* for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
* GPA of at least 5.0 for the Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics fields of study.
Psychology field of study:
Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 for level 2 and 3 courses in the Psychology extended major, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Additional application requirements
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) commences approximately three weeks prior to the start of semester one in the standard academic calendar (early February). This does not apply to Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Plant Science, and Food Technology.
For semester two, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) commences at the start of the standard academic calendar (end of July). There is no semester two entry available for Archaeological Science.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082958M
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. 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.
There is an early closing date for Honours in Psychology, please refer to the school website for further information
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.
Additional costs
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Careers
Information on employment opportunities is available in the Science Prospectus.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Science (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Science (Honours)
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
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.