Responsible faculty or institute:
Science, Engineering and Technology (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Hobart:
Launceston:
Course Duration: Minimum
1 yrs, Maximum
2 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology (03) 6226 2125
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Introduction
This 1 year full-time, 2 year part-time (maximum) course is available at Hobart and, subject to available supervision, at Launceston.
Admission & Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with prerequisites in the field of study. Admission is subject to appropriate supervision being available.
Graduates from other universities with prerequisites acceptable to the Faculty may be accepted as candidates for the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree.
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide:
- advanced training in the major area of the student's pass degree,
- opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, eg MSc and PhD programs and employment in research organisations, and
- in-depth knowledge in a single area of science.
Career Outcomes
Honours graduates are highly competitive for professional careers in their area of specialisation. Employment opportunities also exist in more general areas as detailed in the following discipline entries:
Aquaculture
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computing
Geography and Environmental Studies
Geology
Mathematics
Microbiology/Immunology
Plant Science
Physics
Psychology
Zoology
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the BSc(Hons) are eligible for membership of a number of professional organisations. Specific details are provided under individual discipline entries in the Handbook.
