Bachelor of Science (Honours)

University of Newcastle

The program can be completed over one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Courses are offered on a semester basis, i.e. two semesters per year. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is offered at Callaghan and Ourimbah Campuses.

Please note that specializations are not available at both campuses.

The specializations of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, and Physics are available to students at the Callaghan campus.

The Marine Science and Sustainable Resource Management specializations are available at the Ourimbah campus only.

The Psychology specialization is available at both the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.

The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved sequence in Psychology is no longer available in this program.

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• In-depth knowledge and ability appropriate to undertake further study and research in a field of science.
• Ability to develop, conduct and manage a research project.
• Critically and independently reflect and analyze project results.
• Ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and substantial written format.
• Ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Awareness of professional practice in the relevant discipline and an understanding, appreciation and respect for appropriate conduct and practice.

Total units required

• 80 units

Honours

There are three classes of Honours: Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II will have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2.