306433 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This honours course extends knowledge or research as it applies to one of the science fields, and demonstrates this through undertaking a supervised research project and presenting a dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to the Admission into Honours Degree Programs text in the General Information section of the Handbook. Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate study will be considered for entry to the honours program. Candidates should inform the course coordinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program prior to or immediately after the conclusion of their undergraduate degree.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
306424	v.1	Science Literature Review 401	5.0	25.0
306426	v.1	Science Research Project Design 401	5.0	25.0
310276	v.1	Science Honours Dissertation 401-1	10.0	50.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
306427	v.1	Science Seminar 402	5.0	25.0
306429	v.1	Science Research Statistics 402	5.0	25.0
310277	v.1	Science Honours Dissertation 401-2	10.0	50.0
				100.0