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4 Years
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Kensington, UNSW Sydney NSW 2052
Full time
Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) positions graduates for high-impact research and leadership roles across many science and technology sectors. Potential roles include:
Physical Sciences: Research Scientist, Materials Engineer, Data Scientist
Natural Sciences: Biotechnologist, Marine Scientist, Molecular Biologist
Environmental Sciences: Environmental Scientist, Climate Change Analyst, Conservation Manager
Human Sciences: Research Psychologist*, Clinical Research Manager, Neuropsychologist*
Additional career options: Science Communication, Technical Consulting, Policy Development, Patent Attorney*, Research Commercialisation, Science Education
Graduates may also lead scientific discovery in universities and government institutes such as CSIRO, work with emerging start-ups, conduct private sector research in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, or work in public policy, health and environmental non-profits, market research and data analytics.
*Further training required.
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Introduction to University
Credit-free course covering life as a UNSW Science student, identifying personal career-related values, abilities and interests to shape the science degree.
Level 1 Research Skills
Completed in first year; students interact with leading researchers, develop scientific thinking and apply it in meaningful contexts. 6 credit points.
Level 2 Research Experience
Second-year authentic research project undertaken collaboratively with peers, with the opportunity to showcase findings to the faculty. 6 credit points.
Graduate Portfolio
Credit-free third-year course supporting students to curate a pre-honours graduate portfolio showcasing skills development and personal achievements.
Common Questions
Unlike the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) emphasises research skills from your first year. You work directly with leading scientists on real research projects, access state-of-the-art laboratories, and complete an embedded honours year that culminates in a supervised independent research project. This means you graduate with a higher qualification and a professional portfolio, giving you a competitive edge for research-focused careers or a pathway to PhD studies.
The program offers 25 majors across physical, natural and human sciences, including Advanced Physical Oceanography, Advanced Physics, Anatomy, Bioinformatics, Biology & Biodiversity, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Climate Systems Science, Earth Science, Ecology and Conservation, Genetics, Geography, Immunology, Marine and Coastal Science, Materials Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology, and Statistics. You can study a single or double major, and also explore from 41 complementary minors.
The embedded honours year is the fourth year of the program and involves a year-long supervised independent research project in your chosen field, and in some cases advanced coursework (48 UOC / 8 courses). Entry into the fourth year Honours program is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students who are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours may exit after three years with a Bachelor of Science award.
For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $9,500, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $40,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $61,500, with an indicative full fee to complete the degree of $268,500. These fees are for tuition only and are subject to annual review.
SciConnect is an online system integrated into the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program that helps students navigate their university experience, track professional development, and showcase skills to future employers. It focuses on four key areas: Orientation (helping students find their place in the UNSW Science community and choose their major), co-curricular involvement (connecting students with industry leaders and professional development opportunities), career development (tracking and visualising professional skills growth), and graduate portfolio (developing a portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional experiences to present to future employers).
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