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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Apply yourself with an honours degree in science If you would like to make science your profession, then the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) will help boost your scientific abilities, enabling you to work towards an academic or research career in your area of choice.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
223ZA.1, 007100F
International Fees
$34,600 per year / $34,600 total

About this course

Apply yourself with an honours degree in science

If you would like to make science your profession, then the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) will help boost your scientific abilities, enabling you to work towards an academic or research career in your area of choice. Whether you select to explore the fields of applied ecology, biomedical science or forensic science, you'll undergo intensive research training and work one-on-one with professional supervisors who will mentor you in this challenging but highly rewarding program.

This flexible course can be undertaken either full-time or part-time, and you will undertake an original research project and investigate the methods, ethics and philosophy behind science research. Upon completion, you will graduate with an impressive professional research thesis, ready to advance your career path in the field of applied science research or use your honours degree as a stepping stone to a PhD.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • conceive, plan and complete a piece of original research, with the assistance of a professional in the field
  • learn how to critically evaluate information from a range of sources and test it for consistency within existing frameworks
  • take a leading role in exploring the implications of research for your particular field of endeavour, in a broader context
  • develop the ability to express your professional knowledge, understanding, ideas, arguments and opinions with confidence
  • fine-tune your interpersonal and self-organisational skills, including the ability to work within a research group
  • develop a knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles of scientific ethics and apply a professional attitude to your work.

Career pathways

  • Research assistant
  • Research fellow
  • Research officer
  • Science communicator
  • Science technical writer
  • Public servant
  • Policy officer

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Canberra.
71.4%
Overall satisfaction
67.9%
Skill scale
60.7%
Teaching scale
69.2%
Employed full-time