Bachelor of Science (Biology) (Honours)

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• Objectives
  Graduates with Bachelor of Science, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, or equivalent, who in their first attempt, have an average of Credit or better (WGPA=>5.0) in 75 per cent of their second and third level courses may apply for entry into the Honours program. Final acceptance is dependent upon finding a supervisor and a suitable topic. Applicants should contact the Head, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences before making their application. The Bachelor of Science (Biology) (Honours) program is also available for mid-year entry. Graduates from other institutions are welcome to apply for admission to the program.
• Academic Title
  Bachelor of Science (Biology) (Honours)
• Course description
  Program Structure
  To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 2 research courses (48 units of credit) as outlined.
   Full-time program
  BIOL19033     Biology Honours A
  BIOL19034     Biology Honours B
  
  
  About Science
  
  Scientists study natural phenomena of every imaginable sort - from the physical to the biological to the social.  Science studies at CQUniversity includes biological sciences, chemical sciences, biotechnology, marine ecology, mathematics and physics.
  
  If you're interested in the fundamental questions of life, and in using your knowledge to make sure the quality of our environment is improved and our lives safe and healthy, a degree in science may be for you.
  
  Career Opportunities
  
  An honours degree provides the opportunity to continue undergraduate studies at a higher level, specialising in a particular area of interest.  An honours degree is a rigorous and scholarly program of further study, which develops a student's ability to generate new knowledge and distil new ideas out of existing knowledge.  Candidates with honours are particularly sought after by employers and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities.  It can also provide a pathway to research higher degree study.  Completing an honours degree involves an additional full-time year of study (or the equivalent) following completion of a bachelor program, or alternatively additional study with a research element included in the final year or years of a bachelor program.
  
  

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