Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) (BH-SCI) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• Within the last 10 years a Bachelor of Science with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent, with a major relevant to the discipline stream within the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter; or
• Within the last 10 years an undergraduate degree, of which at least the equivalent of two full years comprises science or technology areas of study, with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent, and containing at least 50 points of study at third year level in science or technology areas of study relevant to the discipline stream within the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter; and
• Any necessary Year 12, first- or second-year study from other disciplines that form essential background to the discipline stream within the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter.

Applicants are also required to meet any specific subject prerequisites and prior academic performance requirements associated with the discipline stream that they seek to enter. For stream specific requirements see details below.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance; and
• The availability of supervision and resources in suitable project areas.

Quotas may be applied to the degree as a whole or to individual discipline streams and preference may be given to applicants with evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. For applicants who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the undergraduate English language requirements must be met.

Bachelor of Science (Honours): Schedule of Discipline Streams. This schedule shows available discipline streams and additional conditions applicants must meet to be eligible for (but not automatically guaranteed) selection into Honours within that stream.

Agricultural Science: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Anatomy and Physiology, and Neuroscience: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Animal Science and Management: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Biochemistry and Pharmacology: if specialisation in Pharmacology, a major in Pharmacology or in a discipline relevant to the proposed project.

Biosciences: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed research project.

Chemistry: a major in Chemistry. Applications from otherwise qualified graduates who have not completed a Chemistry major will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Selection Committee.

Earth Sciences: a major in Earth Sciences, or in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Food Science: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Forest Science: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Geography: a major in Geography with an average of at least H2B (70%) in second and third-year subjects in Geography, or equivalent

Medical Biology: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Medicine (Austin Health): a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital): a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Medicine (St Vincent's Hospital): a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Microbiology and Immunology: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Oral Health Science: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Otolaryngology: a major in a discipline relevant to hearing sciences

Paediatrics: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Pathology: a major in Pathology, or a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project together with PATH30001 and PATH30002, or equivalent. Applications from otherwise qualified graduates who have not completed the above but have practical experience in another biomedical science discipline will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Selection Committee

Physiotherapy Science: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Population and Global Health: a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Primary Care (General Practice): a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Psychology: please refer to Psychology specialisation page for details

Psychopharmacology (Psychiatry (Austin Health)): a major in pharmacology, psychology or chemistry

Surgery (Austin Health): a major in a discipline relevant to the proposed project

Veterinary Bioscience: a major in a biological sciences discipline

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the degree.

The Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

1. The ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information
2. The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks
3. The ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

There may be additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects.

Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/.

Last updated: 12 September 2024