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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Challenge and develop your critical thinking and analytical skills in this elite four-year program, and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in science research and industry.Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2341, 079390F
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$43,504 per year / $174,016 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) will challenge you and develop your deep interest in science to create the foundation for a high-achieving career in scientific research and industry.

In first year you'll learn interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving and build networks with other high-achieving students and research scientists.

In years two and three of the program, you'll develop your quantitative, computational, practical and problem-solving skills through group research projects. You'll develop specialised knowledge in your area of interest with majors including Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Geographical Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. You'll be able to enhance your specialisation with a choice of 26 minors available under the program.

After developing your cutting-edge practical research skills, your final year will be dedicated to an extensive full-year independent research project.

You'll find expanding career possibilities in diverse roles within the government, health, corporate, environmental and financial sectors and in research organisations globally.

Advanced Science is also an excellent pathway into medicine or a research higher degree such as a PhD.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Kick-start your research career with an extensive independent research project in your final year.
  • Graduate with skills that are in high demand in both academic and corporate sectors.
  • Embark on an excellent pathway to further studies in medicine or a research higher degree such as a PhD.

1 in Queensland for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for materials science

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Biochemist
  • Embryologist
  • Palaeo-environmental scientist
  • Biodiversity project officer
  • Exploration technician
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Wildlife management officer
  • Mine geologist
  • Quantitative researcher
  • Materials scientist