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Download course brochure Contribute to world class research by completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE. Position yourself with advanced scientific knowledge in an era of rapid change. Our honours course goes beyond the normal practical and field training and provides you with a wide range of cross-disciplinary applied research opportunities to foster your development as a skill research professional. We offer a range of majors spanning the pure and applied sciences, working with UNE's internationally recognised research disciplines. Our flexible, innovative learning environment equips you with advanced discipline knowledge and skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Why study the Bachelor of Science with Honours with UNE? Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in research or wish to add value to your undergraduate science-based degree with research training and advanced discipline knowledge, UNE's Bachelor of Science with Honours gives you the opportunity to develop and extend your abilities, mentored by our world-class researchers. With hands-on, dedicated support from your supervisor and course coordinators, you will be joining a vibrant research community of over 900 staff and postgraduate students. We work with you to foster your research capability and enable you to thrive in your chosen pathway. Completing an honours course allows you to engage in intensive study on a topic you are passionate about and contribute to original research. With valuable scientific knowledge, you will be positioning yourself at the forefront of change and scientific innovation, ready to respond to the challenges you will encounter in the rapidly changing world. We work with you to ensure you have a rewarding and successful honours experience. By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified scientists. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide . What makes our course different? We offer a wide range of projects available in many disciplines, supervised by UNE's world leading experts. You have the freedom to choose your own direction, including laboratory, field and desk-based projects. Our highly flexible course can be commenced in any trimester, and you can pace your studies over one or two years, on campus or online. The course gives you opportunities to: Hone your scientific skills. Our innovative honours framework provides you with structured training, through formal and informal seminars, research tutorials and hands-on guidance in presentation, literature searching, research record keeping and thesis preparation. We introduce you to the research environment and support your development throughout the process. Work with research groups that rank amongst the world's best. UNE's research is internationally renowned in many disciplines in science and technology, biomedical science, mathematics, agriculture and environmental science. Apply for a range of scholarships which offer you the opportunity to undertake high quality education, training and research, and to experience life in regional Australia. You may also be eligible to apply for external funding to attend conferences or workshops relevant to your honours. Innovate and investigate to find solutions to the complex problems faced by rural and regional Australia, and our wider local and international communities. At UNE, we collaborate extensively with government, industry and other academic institutions to produce interdisciplinary research of the highest quality that meets the needs of our communities. Access state-of-the-art research facilities. Our science laboratories and field stations house an extensive range of the latest equipment, instrumentation and technologies to foster excellence in research, with generous support funds for research equipment. Additional information Before you can enrol in the Bachelor of Science with Honours, you will need to have an agreed project and supervisor. We recommend that you start discussing project ideas with potential supervisors at least two months before you plan to commence your honours year. Majors Agronomy Animal Science Archaeology Biochemistry Botany Chemistry Computational Science Ecology Environmental Science Genetics Geography Geoscience Mathematics Microbiology Neuroscience Physics Physiology Zoology Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Bachelor (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* AND you have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your Bachelor, OR a minimum GPA of 5.0 in at least 24 credit points (4 units) of study at 300-level or above in Science units from an area related to the major you want to complete. Please note: Admission to this course is determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the course coordinator. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Applying for Readmission If you have previously failed this course, you can apply for readmission after three years. Your proposed research must be in a different topic of study to your previous attempt.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Animal Science Agronomy Archaeology Biomedical Science (including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or Physiology) Botany Chemistry Computational Science Ecology Environmental Science Geography Geoscience (including Palaeoscience) Mathematics Neuroscience Physics Physiology Zoology Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Bachelor (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* AND you have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your Bachelor, OR a minimum GPA of 5.0 in at least 24 credit points (4 units) of study at 300-level or above in Science units from an area related to the major you want to complete. Please note: Admission to this course is determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the course coordinator. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Applying for Readmission If you have previously failed this course, you can apply for readmission after three years. Your proposed research must be in a different topic of study to your previous attempt.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Animal Science Agronomy Archaeology Biomedical Science (including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or Physiology) Botany Chemistry Computational Science Ecology Environmental Science Geography Geoscience (including Palaeoscience) Mathematics Neuroscience Physics Physiology Zoology Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. A completed thesis proposal form . This must be included in your online application. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the thesis component of this course. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements: You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Bachelor (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* AND you have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your Bachelor, OR a minimum GPA of 5.0 in at least 24 credit points (4 units) of study at 300-level or above in Science units from an area related to the major you want to complete. Please note: Admission to this course is determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the course coordinator. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Applying for Readmission If you have previously failed this course, you can apply for readmission after three years. Your proposed research must be in a different topic of study to your previous attempt.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Animal Science Agronomy Archaeology Biomedical Science (including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or Physiology) Botany Chemistry Computational Science Ecology Environmental Science Geography Geoscience (including Palaeoscience) Mathematics Neuroscience Physics Physiology Zoology Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. A completed thesis proposal form . This must be included in your online application. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the thesis component of this course. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
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The CRICOS course code for the Bachelor of Science with Honours at the University of New England is 000469G.
The Bachelor of Science with Honours at the University of New England has a duration of 60 weeks.
The estimated total course cost is AU$37,800, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$34,800 and a non-tuition fee of AU$3,000.
The Bachelor of Science with Honours is taught at the University of New England's campus in Armidale, New South Wales, which is a location owned and operated by the provider.
This course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it does not meet all the required criteria — notably, its duration of 60 weeks is less than the required 92 weeks, and its narrow field of education (0199 - Other Natural and Physical Sciences) would need to align with the Skills Level 1 priority list for eligibility.
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