This honours program enables you to build on the knowledge obtained in your undergraduate science degree and focus on one of the following areas of study: Chemistry, Computing, Environment and Agriculture, Geographic Information Science, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics.

As well as studying units in your chosen discipline, you will examine academic research methodology and enhance your analytical skills and innovative ideas. You will also complete a supervised research project and present an honours dissertation.

Note: Applied Geology, Geographic Information Science, Geophysics, and Mine and Engineering Surveying are not available for semester 2 applications.

Why study

• This honours course may enhance career opportunities in your chosen science area of interest, and give you valuable education in analytical skills, research methods and technologies.
• You may continue your studies by undertaking a postgraduate research degree in your chosen area of study.
• You will have access to modern laboratories and internationally recognised research scientists.

• Career opportunities can be sought across the broad spectrum of scientific research, government, industry and academia depending on your choice of subject.
• This extra year at honours level is highly regarded by employers.
• Honours provides a pathway to further research and entry to a postgraduate degree in your chosen area of specialisation.