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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science
HB.Sc
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 1 year
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Honours Bachelor |
Honours is a 1 year program consisting of a research project and associated theoretical work
An Honours year provides professional training in a chosen area of specialisation, providing the opportunity to experience scientific research first hand.
Researchers in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Adelaide are international leaders in their fields, join them for your Honours year and work at the cutting edge of science and technology.
During an Honours year, you will learn new techniques and broaden your skill base, opening the doors to increased job opportunities
Honours can give you a competitive edge in the job market, or if you are interested in further study, it is an important foundation for postgraduate research.
In the Faculty of Sciences, Honours degrees can be undertaken in the following research areas:
Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Agrifood & Wine Business, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Food Science, Genetics, Geology and Geophysics, Horticulture, Microbiology & Immunology, Petroleum Geosciences, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, Soil and Land Systems, Viticulture and Wine Science.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
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Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $23,100 |
| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $23,100 |
| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The scientific approach to problem-solving, maturity and self-discipline gained during the Honours year equips our graduates for a wide variety of careers. Examples of the jobs that our Honours graduates find are: policy advisors, consultants, science communicators, analysts and researchers in universities, hospitals, government and industry.
Further Study
Honours graduates may choose to continue their research training with postgraduate study such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). A PhD is usually a 3 year program that provides students with the opportunity to carry out an original research project and explore in great detail a specific area of science.
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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009
