Course overview
The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field of science and are eager to engage in research from the outset. This degree extends upon the Bachelor of Science degree, with the opportunity to engage in research throughout your degree and further enhance your studies. You get to undertake a major research project, working closely with leading scientific researchers who will guide and mentor you throughout your studies. In your final year, you'll complete an honours project in your chosen specialisation, giving you the chance to refine your skills and showcase your research capabilities under the supervision of a leading science researcher. If you're passionate about science and driven to discover, this degree creates the perfect foundation for a career with impact in scientific research. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at GU.
Course record
Majors
Applied mathematics; archaeology (Brisbane South); biochemistry and molecular biology; chemistry; clinical sciences (Brisbane South; ecology; geography; marine biology (Gold Coast ); microbiology (Brisbane South ; physics; wildlife biology.
Career Opportunities
You may find work as a highly regarded researcher or academic in Australia or overseas . As well as opening a pathway to PhD studies, this degree may lead to opportunities in fields including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, oil and mineral exploration, medical research, scientific and technical services, and more.
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
28.8-31.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students15
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