Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) is for high-achieving students seeking a challenging but comprehensive education in science within a chosen specialisation. There are three major discipline areas to choose from: Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.

The flexible structure of the majors and electives allow you to design a study degree to meet your interests and abilities. You can combine your chosen science major with a second major chosen from another discipline, or with a range of elective subjects.

Honours is built into the fourth year of the course when you will undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in your major discipline, together with other required seminar and/or coursework.

As a Dean's Scholar you will be invited to participate in networking and mentoring opportunities and, after the first year, develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty’s research teams. You will also have the opportunity to undertake individual research subjects.

You will participate in practical classes in our purpose-built sciences teaching facility on campus or out in the field, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers. 

Areas of study

Cell and molecular biology, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology and conservation biology.

Career opportunities

Agricultural adviser, biological scientist, biochemist, biotechnologist, chemist, scientific researcher, conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental consultant, forensic scientist, geologist, geochemist, geneticist, immunologist, pathologist.

Professional recognition

Cell and molecular biology major: Graduates qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societies, such as the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Australian Society for Microbiology. Chemistry major: Graduates qualify for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Ecology and conservation biology major: Graduates qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societies, such as the Ecological Society of Australia.

Practical experience

The Bachelor of Science incorporates field and laboratory studies at all levels, providing extensive opportunities for hands-on learning both within UOW’s modern laboratories, and in the superb marine, freshwater, terrestrial and urban environments of the South Coast and inland regions.  

Honours

Built into the fourth year of the course. You will undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in your major discipline, together with other required seminar and/or coursework.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.