Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours)

at Australian National University

Program Structure

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

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

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

A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of honours pathway options or honours pathway 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 the requirements of a major, minor or specialisation in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours):
 

• 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 areas MATH- Mathematics or STAT- Statistics, with the exception of MATH1042

The 192 units must include:

144 units which must consist of:

48 units from completion of one of the following Science majors:

• Agricultural Innovation

• Astronomy and Astrophysics

• Biochemistry

• Biodiversity Conservation

• Biological Anthropology

• Cell & Molecular Biology

• Chemistry

• Climate Science

• Computer Science

• Earth Science

• Environmental Science

• Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology

• Geography

• Human Biology

• Human Evolutionary Biology

• Indigenous Science and Knowledges

• Mathematical Economics

• Mathematical Finance

• Mathematical Modelling

• Mathematics

• Resource and Environmental Management

• Physics

• Psychology

• Quantitative Biology

• Quantitative Environmental Modelling

• Science Communication

• Statistics

• Sustainability Studies

• Water Science

Either:

24 units from the completion of one of the following Science minors / specialisations:
 

• Abnormal Psychology Minor

• Advanced Chemistry Specialisation

• Advanced Mathematics Specialisation

• Advanced Physics Specialisation

• Advanced Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics Specialisation

• Applied Statistics Minor

• Astronomy and Astrophysics Specialisation

• Biology Minor

• Biochemistry Specialisation

• Biodiversity Conservation and Management

• Biological Anthropology Minor

• Biological Neuropsychology Minor

• Biomedical Science Specialisation

• Chemistry Minor

• Climate Science Specialisation

• Climate Science and Policy Minor

• Cognitive Psychology Minor

• Computer Science Minor

• Developmental Psychology Minor

• Earth and Marine Science Minor

• Earth Physics Specialisation

• Environmental Geology Specialisation

• Environmental Policy Minor

• Evolution and Ecology Specialisation

• Forest Science and Policy Minor

• Genetics Specialisation Minor

• Geochemistry and Petrology Specialisation

• Geography Minor

• Geophysics and Geology Specialisation

• Human Ecology Minor

• Integrative Methods in Environment and Society Minor

• Marine Science Specialisation

• Mathematical Physics Specialisation

• Mathematics Minor

• Microbiology and Immunology Specialisation

• Neuroscience and Physiology Specialisation

• Optics Specialisation

• Philosophy and Science Minor

• Physics Minor

• Plant Science Specialisation

• Professional Science Engagement Specialisation

• Psychology Specialisation

• Science Communication Minor

• Social Psychology Minor

• Soil and Land Management Minor

• Sustainable Development Minor

• Water Science and Policy Minor

24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
 

Or:
 

48 units from completion of a second Science major, listed above

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

• ASTR-HSPC Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours

• BIAN-HSPC Biological Anthropology Honours

• BIOL-HSPC Biology Honours

• CHEM-HSPC Chemistry Honours

• COMP-HSPC Computer Science Honours

• EMSC-HSP Earth and Marine Science Honours

• ENVI-HSPC Environment Honours

• MATH-HSPC Mathematics Honours

• MEDR-HSPC Medical Research Honours

• PHYS-HSPC Physics Honours

• POTE-HSPC Physics of the Earth Honours

• POPH-HPSC Population Health Honours

• SCNC-HSPC Science Honours

• SCOM-HSPC Science Communication Honours

• STAT-HSPC Statistics Honours

A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements. In such cases, an equal number of units must come from the completion of additional courses from the Science course list.

Students must achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn and Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in courses from the Science course list in order to continue in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 70% Weighted Average Mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science.

In order to be admitted to the Honours specialisation, 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. 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.

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

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 can be found here. 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 English language proficiency.

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

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