Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science

at Australian National University

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) requires completion of 192 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units can come from the completion of 1000 level courses

A minimum of 96 units must come from completion of courses from the Science course list

A minimum of 30 units from completion of 3000 level courses from the Science course list

A minimum of 6 units must come from completion of quantitative research skills courses from the following list, which may contribute towards meeting any other requirement in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science:
 

• BIAN3014 Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology (6 units)

• BIOL2001 Introduction to Quantitative Biology (6 units)

• BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology (6 units)

• ENVS1003 Introduction to Environmental and Social Research (6 units)

• ENVS2002 Environmental Measurement, Modelling and Monitoring (6 units)

• PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology (6 units)

• PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods (6 units)

Any 1000-, 2000- or 3000- level course from the subject area MATH- Mathematics or STAT- Statistics, with the exception of MATH1042

The 192 units must include:

144 units which must consist of:

36 units from completion of Advanced Studies, including:

A minimum of 18 units from the completion of Advanced Studies (ASC) courses from the following list which can include:
 

• A maximum of 30 units of SCNC2101 Advanced Studies Course (can be taken multiple times)

• A minimum of 6 units of SCNC3101 Advanced Studies Course (can be taken multiple times)

• A maximum of 18 units from completion of Advanced Studies Extensions (ASE) courses

48 units from completion of one of the following Honours specialisations:
 

• ASTR-HSPC Astronomy and Astrophysics

• BIAN-HSPC Biological Anthropology

• BIOL-HSPC Biology

• CHEM-HSPC Chemistry

• COMP-HSPC Computer Science

• EMSC-HSPC Earth and Marine Science

• ENVI-HSPC Environment

• MATH-HSPC Mathematics

• MEDR-HSPC Medical Research

• PHYS-HSPC Physics

• POPH-HSPC Population Health

• POTE-HSPC Physics of the Earth

• PSYC-HSPC Psychology

• SCNC-HSPC Science

• SCOM-HSPC Science Communication

• STAT-HSPC Statistics

Students must achieve a minimum 75% Weighted Average Mark in Science courses in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn and Winter/Second Semester/Spring) subsequent to the first year of study in order to continue in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 75% Weighted Average Mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours).

Students must complete 144 units and achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark calculated from the 36 units of courses in disciplines cognate to the Honours specialisation, excluding 1000-level courses, with the highest marks and satisfy all admission requirements specified in the Honours specialisation in order to commence the Honours specialisation. Students who do not achieve the 70% weighted average mark after 144 units or do not satisfy all admission requirements specified in the Honours specialisation will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science.

Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students who achieve a final Honours mark from 50% to 79% will graduate with the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours). Student who do not successfully complete the Honours year with a final mark of at least 50% will graduate from the Bachelor of Science.

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Specialisations
 

• Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours

• Biological Anthropology Honours

• Biology Honours

• Chemistry Honours

• Earth and Marine Science Honours

• Environment Honours

• Mathematics Honours

• Medical Research Honours

• Physics Honours

• Physics of the Earth Honours

• Population Health Honours

• Psychology Honours

• Science Communication Honours

• Science Honours

• Statistics Honours

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency 

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level 

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,802

Many of our graduates have used the PhB program as a pathway to completing PhDs in some of the best universities around the world, such as Cambridge, Oxford, Yale, UC Berkley and, of course, ANU.

The PhB can also provide a pathway to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) without having to sit the GAMSAT. Each year, 10 places are reserved in our medicine program for students who successfully graduate from the PhB program and undertake a successful interview.