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Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) course allows students to undertake an independent research project in the areas of Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology or Physics and is available as a full-time (one year) or part-time (two year) option. Prospective students should contact the Honours Coordinator to obtain a copy of the project handbook which outlines the potential research projects available for the following year. The students should then contact the academic research leader of the projects in which they are interested in order to obtain further information regarding the work and skills involved in undertaking the research project. The research project is a two semester project which introduces students to the scientific research method and hones their laboratory, problem solving and communication skills. A series of workshops are conducted in which all the students undertaking the course, irrespective of their research discipline, are required to participate. Through these workshops students are expected to participate in discussion in advanced research design, statistics, referencing, oral and written presentation, research conduct, ethics and training.
Structure
- 96 credit points
- 2 units of 48 credit points fulltime
- 4 units of 24 credit points part-time.
Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Algebra and Calculus
- Science Honour 1 and 2
- Biotechnology
- Ecology and Environmental Management
- plus more
Standard entry requirements
To qualify for entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program, applicants must hold a degree with major studies in a relevant discipline and should normally have obtained a 'credit' average, or higher in their final year of undergraduate study. Applicants who do not meet the normal admission requirements may be admitted on the basis of exceptional experience, circumstances or achievements relevant to successfully undertaking the program.
