BH-ADVSCI v.2 Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 095949E
Registered full-time Duration:
4 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Honours Degrees prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This honours level course offers students with an interest in studying science the opportunity to develop high level skills and attributes beyond discipline knowledge through a core of scientific professional practice, leadership and entrepreneurship. Students select from a range of discipline areas including Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Coastal and Marine Science, Computing, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Financial Mathematics, Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Molecular Genetics and Physics. Students will have the flexibility to tailor their experiences through this core in a way that works for them and their personal interests and aspirations. In the capstone experience students will have the opportunity to pursue projects from pure research through to translational (entrepreneurial) science projects.
Professional Recognition
Please refer individual majors for professional recognition details.
Course Accreditation Status
Accreditation will not be sought for the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (BH-ADVSCI), however the following majors will be seeking accreditation within the next available undergraduate accreditation process: Chemistry Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) (MJRH-ADCHE), Computing Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) (MJRH-ADCMP), Physics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) (MJRH-ADPHY).
Career Opportunities
Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also high competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Please refer to the individual majors for specific career opportunities.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Honours Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Admission to Honours is by invitation and follows high achievement in an appropriate Bachelor Degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Please refer to the individual majors for specific entry requirements. IELTS score of 7.0 for each of the component and an overall score of 7.0 is required
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Award Pathway
Graduates may qualify for entry to Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Master by Coursework and Research degrees and Doctorates. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Completion Details
To progress to the final year of study and hence to qualify for this award students will be required to provide evidence of immersive research experience totaling at least 96 hours.
Course Organisation
Bachelor Honours Degrees typically comprise an honours course equivalent to one year of full-time study, which is additional to the associated bachelor degree.
The Bachelor of Advanced Science has the following components, each of which must be completed to qualify for graduation: a) a set of core units focused on the development of research and leadership skills and attributes, b) a major course of study in a scientific discipline, c) a final year capstone experience.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the nature of science, its methods and processes, and an advanced knowledge in one or more disciplinary area enabling the ability to contribute new knowledge to a field of study
2. critically analyse challenging and multi-faceted problems, address them by applying practical and theoretical tools and critically evaluate findings within the current body of disciplinary knowledge
3. access and make judgements on the value of available knowledge using a variety of tools, and incorporate them into the planning, conduct and communication of their own work
4. communicate approaches and solutions, ideas and findings to informed professional scientific and industry audiences
5. use established and emerging technologies in their chosen discipline and apply them within the context of their profession
6. engage in self-driven continuous discipline and professional education and training within their chosen discipline
7. participate in the generation and application of science in addressing global problems while recognising that scientific endeavours, understand compliance with international ethical and professional standards
8. work collaboratively and respectfully with scientists from a range of cultural backgrounds and understand the cultural issues that impact their discipline or profession
9. be able to work as an independent scientist and collaboratively within teams either as a professional leader or collaborator using effective problem solving and decision making skills within the professional context of their area of study
Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in February and July.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| MJRH-ADDSC | v.2 | Data Science Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADESC | v.2 | Earth Sciences Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADAGS | v.1 | Agricultural Science Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADPHY | v.1 | Physics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADCMP | v.1 | Computing Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADGEN | v.1 | Molecular Genetics Major (BAdvSci)(Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADFMA | v.2 | Financial Mathematics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADIAM | v.2 | Industrial and Applied Mathematics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADENV | v.1 | Environmental Science Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADCHE | v.2 | Chemistry Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRH-ADCMS | v.1 | Coastal and Marine Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) | 800.0 | ||
| 800.0 | |||||
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm. For Domestic Future Students: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au/ , Tel: +61-1300 222 888. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
