Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Overview Discover solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours). This advanced-level degree caters to talented students and innovative thinkers. It’ll prepare you for a career at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation. Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences….
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Overview
Discover solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours). This advanced-level degree caters to talented students and innovative thinkers. It’ll prepare you for a career at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.
Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start. In your fourth (Honours) year, you’ll complete a supervised research project on a topic of your choice, working alongside world-leading researchers.
Program structure
The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) starts with foundation courses to build your core skills before you choose a major (or two) to explore what inspires you the most. You’ll also study free electives from any faculty at UNSW and general education non-science courses to expand your knowledge base. In your fourth year, you’ll complete your honours year which involves a supervised research project and, in some cases, advanced coursework.
Future careers
Studying science provides an education for life. You’ll develop transferable skills that can be applied to almost any industry. Alongside subject matter expertise, this degree will give you a strong foundation in logical, analytical and critical thinking, as well as skills in teamwork and communication. The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is designed to match local and global career opportunities, preparing you for the workplace. Recent graduates work in business, industry and government across a plethora of fields.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
