Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Fast facts

Course type: Honours
Course length: 4 years
Location: On campus

2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 83.70
Guaranteed entry ATAR: 80.00
TAFElink: Diploma or above
Bonus points: Science and Maths, SEAS, RISAS

International students: Entry and English requirements

Course overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) provides strongest foundation for your future in science, offering a range of options.

As well as understanding science, you will learn to appreciate its role in society.

You can choose studies in core sciences such as chemistry, physics, biology and matematics, as well as options as diverse as computer systems, ecology, evolution and organsimal biology, engineering science, environmental hydrology and water resources, information systems, molecular biosciences and microbiology and nanotechnology.

There is also the opportunity to specialise in a range of fields.

Whatever field of science you choose you will develop crucial skills in problem solving, communication and team work.

By taking an Honours year, you will further develop your professional skills, particularly those relevant to research and development, as well as your technical expertise and knowledge.

Extended Majors

Majors

Minors

  • Biological Sciences
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering Science
  • Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources
  • Information System
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Zoology

Specialisations

Each specialisation has a separate SATAC code. Refer to the following links for further information about the specialisation.

What will I study? 

Refer to the course rule.

Why study Science at Flinders?

The Bachelor of Science at Flinders:

  • offers a strong foundation in Science and workplace skills, including problem solving, teamwork, computing and communication
  • offers greater flexibility than ever before. Students have the opportunity to major in areas previously available only in specialist degrees and with the introduction of new majors, extended majors, and minors the opportunities have expanded even further 
  • provides a pathway to further study opportunities.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Science degree?  

Combined degree options

You can combine this course with the following:

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Prerequisities: None

Domestic students: You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: year 12 qualifications, adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program), TAFE/VET qualification, higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications.

International students: Entry and English requirements

Applications and annual fees

Domestic students
SATAC code:224191
Mid year entry:Yes
Applications:SATAC Uniweb 
Annual fees:

Place type: Commonwealth-supported

$8,295
International students
CRICOS code:071842C
Mid year entry:Yes
Applications:How to apply 
Annual fees:

Download fee schedule

 

 


Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Related courses

Course brochures

Domestic students
Science & Mathematics (PDF 2MB)
International students
eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus
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