Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science (BMus(Hons)/BSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2021
Please refer to: BACHELORS OF MUSIC (HONOURS) / SCIENCE
The Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science is no longer available.
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2021
Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2021)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2406
Faculties
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science Faculty
Teaching Location
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 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 Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: Ask HASS Online
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
5 Years full-time
Commencing 2021
Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2021)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
80
Program code
2406
Faculties
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
An audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. A program of no longer than 15 minutes must be prepared. Details must be provided to the School of Music when the applicant arranges the audition. For an audition to be at a competitive standard, the repertoire performed should be comparable to Grade 7 AMEB.
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.
View the equivalent qualifications for international students.CRICOS Code: 089659K
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 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 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 Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science?
This program has been revised from 2021.
Students who commenced in the program before 2021 should refer to the program information for the year of commencement. Students who commenced in the program before 2021 and who would like to follow the 2021 structure will be required to lodge a program change request in their mySI-net account and should seek academic advice prior to requesting the change.
Students who commence in the program from 2021 will have a new program code and should refer to the following page:
What you can study
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
- Animal and Veterinary Bioscience / Extended Major
- Archaeological Science / Extended Major
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major
- Bioinformatics Major
- Biomedical Science / Extended Major
- Biophysics Dual Major
- Chemical Science Dual Major
- Chemistry Major
- Computational Sc and Biochem & Molecular Biol Dual Major
- Computational Science and Chemistry Dual Major
- Computational Science and Computer Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Ecology Dual Major
- Computational Science and Genetics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Geographical Sciences Dual Major
- Computational Science and Geological Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Marine Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Mathematics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Microbiology Dual Major
- Computational Science and Physics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Plant Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Psychology Dual Major
- Computational Science and Statistics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Zoology Dual Major
- Computational Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Dual Major
- Computer Science / Extended Major
- Ecology Major
- Food Science and Nutrition Dual Major
- Food Science and Technology / Extended Major
- Genetics Major
- Geographical Sciences Major
- Geological Sciences / Extended Major
- Marine Biology Extended Major
- Marine Science Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Microbiology Major
- Physics / Extended Major
- Plant Science Major
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Health Major
- Statistics Major
- Zoology Major
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4 and 5, with entry 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
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C); and
An audition/interview; a pass in a test of practical ability and musicianship skills.*
Applicants must arrange an audition with the School of Music, to take place between 1 September and 30 November of the year preceding admission. A program of no longer than 15 minutes must be prepared. Details must be provided to the School of Music when the applicant arranges the audition. For an audition to be at a competitive standard, the repertoire performed should be comparable to Grade 7 AMEB.
* Note: Selection is based on audition, interview and academic results.
For more information about the audition process (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 089659K
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 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 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 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.
Program rules for the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science
To complete the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Music (Honours) / Science, 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.