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Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Griffith University - Nathan

Course outline

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) caters for students who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field of science. This degree follows the Bachelor of Science degree giving you the opportunity to engage in research early in your degree by taking one advanced studies course each trimester. You’ll undertake a major research project and be individually guided and mentored by one or more of our outstanding scientific researchers. In your final year, you’ll complete an honours project in your chosen specialisation. This is the opportunity to hone your skills and demonstrate your research ability under the eyes of a seasoned science professional. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at GU.

Majors

Applied mathematics; archaeology (Nathan only); biochemistry and molecular biology; chemistry; clinical sciences (Nathan only); data science; geography; marine biology (Gold Coast only); microbiology (Nathan only); physics; wildlife biology.

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

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

Additional entry requirements

Applicants applying to commence in Trimester 3, 2023 also need to meet the following subject prerequisite: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C). Griffith ATAR Guarantee, VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.

Recommended study
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
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, 2023
80.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.60

91.30

75.25

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

97.55

83.25

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, 2023

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

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

International students

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

Career opportunities

This degree is designed to help you gain the necessary skills and experience to find work as a highly regarded researcher or academic in Australia or overseas across a range of government and non-government sectors. 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.

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.

Course Code
228152
Start Date



Offer rounds

5 Oct 2023
15 Jan 2024
6 Jun 2024
Regular offers will be made

Fee
CSP/$7500 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree with honours
Study Area
Sciences
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
 
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