Bachelor of Science Advanced(Honours)
Degree overview
If you are looking for that little bit extra in your degree, the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) provides the same breadth of opportunities as the Bachelor of Science, with the addition of an honours year designed to extend your understanding and introduce you to concepts that are more advanced than standard course activities.
Honours year
- A fourth year of study that is a continuation of an undergraduate degree focused on a research project
- Identify a supervisor and an area of research
- Full-time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training
- Honours extends the knowledge and skills developed during the Bachelor degree and provides a solid foundation in the practice of research suitable for entry to a broad range of careers or to a PhD.
Key facts
What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) is a four degree program ideal for students who are seeking a direct pathway into Honours.
One of the special features of this program is that it is embedded with Honours Pathway Options/Courses. This provides you with the opportunity to undertake activities designed to extend your understanding and introduce you to concepts that are more advanced than standard course activities as well provide an early introduction to research training that will better prepare you for your Honours years. For added flexibility, up to a third of your courses can be from other areas of the University, so you can tailor a program to your interests.
The first three years of this degree is coursework studies. The fourth year is a research-intensive honours year.
Student experience
Better outcomes for LGBTQ+ health
Sarah Passmore spent her Bachelor of Science (Advanced) degree researching ways to ensure LGBTQ+ communities can access healthcare that fits their needs.
Shoot for the stars
Tegan Clark travelled 2,500 kilometres to start university, but for someone who spends her nights staring up at the stars, that hardly seems any distance at all.
Virtual tour
Explore ANU science places, classrooms, laboratories and more through our interactive virtual tour.
Meet some of your teachers
Associate Professor Andrew Berry, Earth Sciences first year coordinator
Andrew's research focuses on the geochemistry behind the mobility, transport and re-distribution of elements during high-temperature processes. His areas of expertise include Structural chemistry and spectroscopy, Inorganic geochemistry, planetary science, igneous and metamorphic petrology, mineralogy and crystallography, and geochemistry.
Professor Stephen Roberts, Mathematics first year coordinator
Stephen's research area is the application of efficient and robust numerical methods for the solution of partial differential equations. He develops efficient and robust numerical methods for the modelling of tsunami and flood events.
Professor Michael Platow, Psychology first year coordinator
Professor Platow specialises in social and community psychology. He has been recognised for his teaching excellence at ANU with multiple teaching awards.
Careers
Jobs are available in administrative, ecological and technological arenas, but as high quality scientists are in demand, many graduates proceed to further studies (such as at the Graduate Diploma, Masters and Doctoral level) in order to retain a competitive edge in their chosen field. Some graduates undertake specific graduate-level training in areas such as teaching, librarianship or communications to further equip themselves with particular and marketable skills.
Employers are increasingly looking for graduates not only with excellent academic results, but also with good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2020. As a student at ANU, you gain access to the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources. You also have access to drop-in chats with a career consultant and to attend our career fairs to meet potential employers.
The circle of life: ANU to Africa
After graduating from a Bachelor of Science (Advanced), Elly is now a zoologist and field guide in Africa.
Fees & Scholarships
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ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.
How to apply
Determine the best way to apply
There are different ways to apply to ANU, the best way for you to apply depends on your circumstances.
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit the Domestic applications - ANU Undergraduate page to check the admission dates.
- Make sure you understand the admission requirements for your chosen degree by reading them carefully on Programs and Courses website.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Meet the co-curricular or service requirement
In addition to meeting academic requirements, we have introduced a compulsory co-curricular or service requirement.
Make sure you have met the co-curricular or service requirement and provide the appropriate documentation.
Gather supporting documents
When you apply to ANU, it's important to attach any requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed.
Submit your application
Tick your application off your list so it's one less thing you need to think about. There are different ways to apply to ANU, the best way for you to apply depends on your circumstances.
Receiving a conditional offer
If your application is successful you will receive an early conditional offer. A conditional offer will be converted to a full offer when you meet the academic requirements for your program and any other conditions included in your conditional offer.
Accept your confirmed final offer
Upon meeting the conditions of your conditional offer, you will receive a final offer. Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
Understand the entry requirements
- Visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate page to check the admission dates.
- Make sure you understand the admission requirements for your chosen degree by reading them carefully on Programs and Courses website.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Prepare entry requirements & support documents
When you apply to ANU, you must be prepared to provide specific documents that we need to assess your application.
Submit your application
Visit the International applications - ANU Undergraduate to start your application.
Receive an offer
There are three assessment rounds in each semester. Applying in the first round will give you three opportunities to be assessed and accepted, giving you the best chance of being offered a place at ANU.
Accept your offer
Accept the offer and enrol at ANU!
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