Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Course Overview
About This Course
We have partnerships with a range of organisations that inform our research, share resources and give you opportunities to network and collaborate. We also collaborate with numerous universities and on several projects with Western Health, especially the wait list project and in collaboration with AIMSS(external link) . Areas of study and learning outcomes covered include: devising, designing and conducting experimental work; written and spoken communication; research conduct, including ethics; Exemplify skills in critically analysing a problem, identifying research questions, designing and planning a research project to address a topical issue. Graduates pursue roles and settings such as government research institutes, healthcare, medical research and development, sustainable food industry, biotechnology industry, ecology and environmental science organisations.
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Melbourne
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Domestic students:
- Applicants with higher education study: Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with major studies in a relevant discipline. These disciplines include Biomedical Sciences, Built Environment, Dermal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy, Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences. PLUS Have achieved an average mark of at least 65 (Credit) or equivalent in their final year of undergraduate degree study. An applicant will ideally have attained a Distinction (D) or High Distinction (HD) in units of study related to the intended discipline of Honours study.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
- government research institutes
- healthcare
- medical research and development
- sustainable food industry
- biotechnology industry
- ecology and environmental science organisations
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Units of Competency
Science Honours 1
Year 1, Semester 1 — 48 credit points
Science Honours 2
Year 1, Semester 2 — 48 credit points
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the structure of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Victoria University?
To attain the Bachelor of Science (Honours), students are required to complete 96 credit points consisting of two 48cp units: RBM4003 Science Honours 1 and RBM4004 Science Honours 2. Science Honours 1 is weighted 35% and Science Honours 2 is weighted 65% of the overall GPA grade. A single, final mark and grade is awarded at the completion of the course, with the grade allocated to the RBM4004 Science Honours 2 unit.
What are the academic entry requirements for this course?
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with major studies in a relevant discipline such as Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Science, or Sport and Exercise Sciences, and must have achieved an average mark of at least 65 (Credit) or equivalent in their final year of undergraduate study. An applicant will ideally have attained a Distinction (D) or High Distinction (HD) in units related to their intended discipline of Honours study.
What research facilities and industry partnerships are available to Honours students?
Students have access to modern laboratories including world class sport science facilities, health and biomedicine labs, a high altitude hotel, biomechanics and biochemistry labs, simulation facilities, and clinic trial facilities at hospitals in Sunshine and Footscray. Industry partnerships include the Western Bulldogs, Orygen and Headspace, VicHealth and Sport & Recreation Victoria, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
How much does the Bachelor of Science (Honours) cost?
For eligible students, this course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), which is subsidised by the government. The indicative fee for a full-time student in 2026 is AU$9,537 per year. This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load, and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
What career pathways does the Bachelor of Science (Honours) lead to?
The honours degree prepares graduates for studies at the postgraduate master and PhD levels. It can also lead to employment opportunities in government research institutes, healthcare, medical research and development, the sustainable food industry, the biotechnology industry, and ecology and environmental science organisations.
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