Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - 234122

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

234122

Sciences

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) is designed for high-achieving students ready to immerse themselves in science and research from the outset. Build on core science knowledge while gaining hands-on research experience throughout ...

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$8400 (1st year contribution)

Griffith University - Gold Coast

Start Date

Nov 2026

Mar 2027

Jul 2027

Nov 2027

Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds

1 Oct 2026, 14 Jan 2027, 3 Jun 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This degree is designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field of science and are eager to engage in research. This degree offers an enhanced, research-intensive experience that allows you to develop advanced scientific skills early, while shaping a study path aligned to your interests and career goals. You’ll undertake a major research project in your chosen specialisation, working closely with leading academics who will mentor you throughout the process. This capstone experience allows you to apply advanced research skills to a significant scientific problem, refine your expertise and demonstrate your capabilities, providing a strong platform for research-focused careers or further study. 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.

Griffith University

Majors

Applied mathematics, archaeology (Brisbane South), biochemistry and molecular biology, biochemistry (Gold Coast), chemistry, clinical sciences (Brisbane South), ecology, geography, marine biology (Gold Coast), microbiology (Brisbane South), physics.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.40

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

84.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

91.15

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

74.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

80.70

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Biochemist, geophysicist, marine biologist, mathematician, microbiologist, molecular biologist, physicist and ecologist. You may find work as a highly regarded researcher or academic in Australia or overseas. This degree may lead to opportunities for postgraduate study or in fields like biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, oil and mineral exploration, medical and environmental research, scientific and technical services.

Membership

Depending on selected major, Royal Australian Chemical Institute; Australian Institute of Physics; Australian Mathematical Society; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Australian Society for Medical Research; Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology; Australian Society of Plant Scientists; Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology; Ausbiotech Ltd.

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