University of New England - Armidale
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Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of our lives, meaning that there has never been a better time than now to safeguard your future career with scientific knowledge and practical skills. This course allows you to tailor your studies towards generalist or specialist science, while developing a broad scientific base and refining your abilities in critical analysis and complex problem solving. The extensive range of majors available in established and emerging, generalist and specialist sciences, are all underpinned by cutting edge research.
In first year, you will establish a broad science base which gives you the flexibility to choose an appropriate major or majors coupled with the option of a minor. Your major will appear on your academic record and testamur.
Study overseas for a trimester with one of our international partner universities and get credit towards your degree while you broaden your scope with a global perspective.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to enrol for a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and coursework Master programs.
If you have an above-average academic record, you may have the option to enrol in a fourth Honours year in one of the disciplines you selected for specialisation, leading to the award of Bachelor of Science with Honours, which can be used as a pathway towards a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Animal science and veterinary studies, applied physics, archaeology, biochemistry/biotechnology, biodiversity, botany, chemistry, computational science, forensic science, genetics, geography, geoscience, mathematics, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, neuroscience, palaeobiology, physiology, psychology, zoology.
Medical scientist or laboratory technician, research scientist with government agencies such as CSIRO and ANSTO, environmental protection field officer, resource and land management, pharmaceutical research and development, sustainable agricultural production, teaching and education (via our Master of Teaching (Secondary Science) or a Master of Teaching (Primary), or consider our Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) as a quicker route to teacher registration).
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
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Highest rank to receive an offer | 97.7 | 97.7 |
Median rank to receive an offer | 83.05 | 83.05 |
Lowest rank to receive an offer | 67.95 | 67.95 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Please refer to the University of New England website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
Open to students from all universities, Honours in Biomedical and Health Sciences builds on your bachelor’s degree in science or health and enables you to explore your interests in research. If you’re interested in pursuing a PhD or becoming a qualified health professional, then Honours is an ideal pathway.
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