Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
UNSW
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Join the next generation of thought leaders with a degree that nurtures your passion for scientific innovation. This advanced-level degree will equip you with the tools you need to explore new frontiers, generate new knowledge and apply your expertise to real-world challenges. With 24 majors to choose from, you can tailor your degree to your interests. Our flexible degree structure enables you to explore different disciplines in your first year to find the field that’s right for you. Research courses are built into the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) program to ensure you develop essential research skills. Take advantage of our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) opportunities to ensure you're graduate career-ready.
Talented Students Program: The Science Talented Students Program introduces high performing students entering the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) to cutting-edge, world-class research at UNSW Science. The program offers these students exposure to research, networking opportunities and provides a degree that is flexible and tailored to suit students' needs and talents.
Invitation to participate in the program is made by the Dean of Science on the basis of outstanding secondary education performance (ATAR or equivalent). All incoming students are assessed for eligibility including non-high school leavers. High performing current UNSW Science students in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) will be invited to join at the end of their first year.
Double degrees: Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) can be combined with 424100 Bachelor of Commerce, 424470 Bachelor of Economics, 426000 Bachelor of Law, 429360 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), 429361 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), 429370 Bachelor of Arts, 422301 Bachelor of Social Sciences, or 425560 Bachelor of Fine Arts.
For further information visit the UNSW Degree Finder or contact us on 1300 UNI NSW (1300 864 679).
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Advanced physical oceanography, advanced physics, anatomy, bioinformatics, biology and biodiversity, biotechnology, chemistry, climate systems science, earth science, ecology and conservation, genetics, geography, immunology, marine and coastal science, materials science, mathematics, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology, statistics.
Career opportunities
Public sector research in universities and government institutes such as CSIRO, private sector research in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies, public policy, health and environmental related non-profits, market research and product development, management, technical and environmental consulting, data analytics, medical sales, science communication.
Professional recognition
The Psychology major and Honours year is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology and is the first step on the six-year pathway to becoming a registered professional psychologist.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.