The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
The course is designed to allow students flexibility to choose a tailored program from a field of study within the College of Science and Engineering, and where appropriate complement this study with a relevant discipline from across the University. Honours and ongoing research training will be an integral part of the course.
This course will offer students of exceptional merit additional challenging material to enable them to maximise their intellectual growth and potential and to provide an environment where students with similar interests and capabilities can come together to pursue their studies, develop their interests and share ideas.
In addition, it aims to develop through a combination of inquiry based learning and students' capabilities, interest and enthusiasm, an enhanced research training experience so that students are particularly well prepared to embark on a larger scale research project, like a PhD.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Successful completion of at least three of the following SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) subjects: Biology, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or the equivalent are normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers.
In order to progress into the Honours year of this program, a student must complete 108 units of the Bachelor of Science Enhanced Program for High Achievers, achieving an academic standard of a GPA greater than or equal to 6.
The course aims to provide students who are planning for a career in science with a broad-based foundation in science together with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge and basic research training in one or more science disciplines. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in a science or non-science related discipline or for a career in a science related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
Graduates of the course are expected to be able to:
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time), including the Fourth Year for students who meet the requirements for progression to the Honours year.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers, a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic according to the program of study below.
Students who complete a specialisation or major in accordance with the Bachelor of Science course rule may have this reflected on their transcript.
Upon completion of 108 units students will be informed if they have been accepted into the Honours year. The entry requirement is normally a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 or more in the final 36 units of study prior to the Honours year.
Students who do not meet the GPA of 6.0 may be exited after 3 years with a Bachelor of Science. These students are able to apply to the Bachelor of Science one year Honoursprogram subject to meeting the admission requirements.
It is possible to elect to exit after three years of full-time equivalent study with a Bachelor of Science.
The first 108 units must include:
*An approved science program is defined in the High Achievers Program as the tailored program developed in consultation with the course coordinator and student. Consultation must occur before a student attempts to enrol in topics.
**Science topics are defined as any BIOL, BIOD, BTEC, CHEM, COMP, CTEC, DSGN, EASC, ENGR, ENVS, FACH, GEOG, MATH, NANO, PHYS, SERC, SPOC, STAT or STEM topics for which the prerequisites are met.
Students are encouraged to enrol in STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units) as a third-year elective.
Students accepted into the Honours year must complete 144 units in total and include:
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 144 units for the degree.***
***Topics designated 'any year' or with no year level specified are regarded as First Year level topics.
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