Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

Science is one of humanity’s greatest collective endeavours. Scientific knowledge underpins and advances societies globally via the exploration of knowledge frontiers in an expanding array of disciplines. Scientific and technological advances increase the quality of our lives and guide our care of Earth's complex systems. The scientific community is constantly responding to societal needs, natural hazards and global challenges.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Dean’s Scholars) gives students the opportunity to investigate global issues that affect society and work within interdisciplinary teams to explore creative solutions. A common first year will bring all science students together into the same set of subjects allowing students to make connections and be part of a broader scientific community, regardless of the major they eventually choose.  The common first year subjects include chemistry, biology, geology, earth and environmental sciences, geospatial science and maths. This allows you the flexibility of choice of your major in the later years of your degree.  It provides a broad knowledge base in science and ensures that you have the foundational, pre-requisite subjects to take on any pathway for your second year and beyond.

Honours is built into the fourth year of the course when you will undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in your major discipline, together with other required seminar and/or coursework.

As a Dean's Scholar you will be invited to participate in networking and mentoring opportunities and, after the first year, develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty’s research teams. You will also have the opportunity to undertake individual research subjects. The degree includes practical laboratory and/or fieldwork and you will take advantage of the superb local opportunities and environments.