Bachelor of Science(Honours) (PGBSc(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2031
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science(Honours).
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BSc (or equivalent) with an overall GPA of 4 and a GPA of at least 4.5 over #8 of late year courses from Part B of the BSc List relevant to the chosen field.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 8163
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Science.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2031
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science(Honours).
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BSc (or equivalent) with an overall GPA of 4 and a GPA of at least 4.5 over #8 of late year courses from Part B of the BSc List relevant to the chosen field.
CRICOS Code: 001961J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 29500
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Science(Honours)?
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) program provides students with the opportunity to pursue an independent research project in an area of interest under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students will acquire skills which will enable them to work without close supervision in a research environment in industry or government, or to proceed to a research higher degree.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science(Honours).
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Science
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Biomedical Science
- Biophysics
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Developmental Biology
- Drug Design and Development
- Ecology
- Entomology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exploration Geophysics
- Food Science
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Genetics
- Geographical Sciences
- Geology
- Human Movement Science
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Metallurgy
- Microbiology
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Neuroscience
- Parasitology
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Science
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Toxicology
- Tropical Marine Science
- Wildlife Biology
- Zoology
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage over the year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
BSc (or equivalent) with an overall GPA of 4 and a GPA of at least 4.5 over #8 of late year courses from Part B of the BSc List relevant to the chosen field.
Additional application information
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) commences three weeks prior to the start of semester one in the standard academic calendar (i.e., early February). For semester two, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) commences at the start of the standard academic calendar (i.e., end of July).
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Science.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
BSc (or equivalent) with an overall GPA of 4 and a GPA of at least 4.5 over #8 of late year courses from Part B of the BSc List relevant to the chosen field.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001961J
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 8163
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 29500
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Science(Honours)
Careers
Information on employment opportunities is available in the Science Prospectus.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Institute of Geoscientists
- Australian Psychological Society
- Psychologists Board of Queensland
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Science(Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Science(Honours), a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #16 from their chosen field in Part H of the BSc List. The program must include the submission of a report on a project approved by the Head of School or Honours Coordinator. Refer to BSc rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Science(Honours).
