Bachelor of Science (Honours) - an enhanced program for high achievers
ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Science (Honours) - an enhanced program for high achievers - is a 4 year Honours degree that provides an enhanced program of studies for students of exceptional academic ability. It is unique in offering students opportunities to extend their study of science and embark upon research from their very 1st year through research training and project work. There is great flexibility in the program, allowing you to follow your interests without being confined by traditional boundaries.
Entry requirementsDomestic students Prerequisites: At least three of SACE Stage 2 Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Studies, Physics, Specialist Mathematics You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: * year 12 qualifications * mature age entry (STAT) * TAFE/VET qualifications * higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. International Students Prerequisites: At least three of SACE Stage 2 Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Studies, Physics, Specialist Mathematics English language requirements
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Honours) - an enhanced program for high achievers
Course descriptionYou can choose to complete either:
* 2 major sequences
* 1 major, 1 minor sequence and electives
* an extended major and electives.
We offer options in the traditional core sciences such as Chemistry, Physics, Biological Sciences and Mathematics, and options as diverse as Bioinformatics and Ocean and Climate Sciences.
In your Honours year you will undertake specialised courses and an individually supervised research project. You will present the results of their research in a thesis and a seminar.
As well as understanding science, you will learn to appreciate its role in society and will develop crucial generic skills in problem solving, communication, teamwork and computing.
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution
* Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources
* Mathematics (A major in Mathematics can only be taken as a second major in this degree )
* Microbiology
* Molecular Biology
* Ocean and Climate Sciences
* Physics
Refer to the program of study.
Why study Science (Honours) - an enhanced program for high achievers - at Flinders?
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) - an enhanced program for high achievers - at Flinders:
* provides opportunities to: undertake scientific research from the 1st Year, undertake inquiry-based learning and extended science studies and study with other high achieving students
* combines the technical knowledge and practical training specific to a chosen area of science specialisation with research training and opportunities to join established research teams. Student will be able to work on research projects alongside research staff, Honours and PhD students.
* provides the strongest possible foundation for a science-based career. Our graduates will be equipped not just to find their first job in their chosen field, but to explore new options in later years as science - and their own interests - change and develop; and
* provides students with a broad range of workplace skills such as problem solving, critical analysis, written and oral presentation, teamwork and computing.
Combined degree options
Combine with Duration
Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) 5 years
Refer to Science and Technology combined degrees for further information.
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language additional portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.