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Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (BH-SCIADV)
Bachelors Honours Degree (embedded)Year: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
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Deborah King
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Overview
Award title | Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) |
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Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 112780B |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Undergraduate Coursework |
AQF level | 8 |
Credit points | 400 credit points |
Duration | 48 months full-time |
The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Hons) is a four-year program that integrates the four major disciplines of science (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) into a common unified curriculum for two years, followed by a diverse choice of majors from science, technology, engineering and health sciences and an advanced specialised year of study which includes a minor research thesis.
Students will be equipped with a range of knowledge and skills to enhance and extend their science studies. The degree will provide flexible pathways to employment, research higher degrees and many professional postgraduate programs.
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This course is available in My Course Planner
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Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at Year 12 (standard level India) and be selected for entry into the BSc (Blended)
In order to progress to UoM, applicants must have completed:
- First 200 points of BSc (Blended) with an equivalent WAM of at least 70.
- The undergraduate English language requirements.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Bachelor of Science Advanced (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 Advanced (Honours) requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
- the ability to comprehend complex science, technology and/or engineering systems related information;
- the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, technology and engineering systems principles and practices during assessment tasks; and in some areas of study
- 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 are additional inherent academic requirements for some major studies and subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these majors and 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/
Major‐specific core participation requirements
Agricultural Science Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Fieldwork and Practicals. The sites essential to this fieldwork are not wheelchair accessible and require students to traverse broken ground. Visual observation and interpretation of the sites is also an essential component, as is specimen and microscope work.
Veterinary Bioscience Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Practical classes. This major requires all students to actively, independently and safely participate in all practical classes, utilising a range of observational, communication, motor, intellectual, and behavioural and social skills. Visual acuity, muscle coordination, balance, and sensory tactile perception are essential for participation. Details of the participation requirements can be found at https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/current/MC-DVETMED
Animal Health and Disease Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Practical classes. This major requires all students to actively, independently and safely participate in all practical classes, utilising a range of observational, communication, motor, intellectual, and behavioural and social skills. Visual acuity, muscle coordination and balance are essential for participation.
Animal Science and Management Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Fieldwork, practicals and laboratory experiments. The sites essential to this fieldwork are not wheel chair accessible and may require students to traverse broken ground. Students are also required to undertake experiments including specimen and microscope work with assessment reliant on careful observation and visual interpretation of results. Practicals may also involve handling and working with animals.
Chemical Systems Specific Core Participation requirements: Laboratory experiments. This major requires students to undertake experiments using specialist software with assessment reliant on careful observation and visual interpretation of results.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Fieldwork. The sites essential to this fieldwork are not wheelchair accessible and require students to traverse broken ground. Visual observation and interpretation of the sites is also an essential component.
Food Science Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Laboratory experiments. This major requires students to undertake experiments using specialist software with assessment reliant on careful observation and visual interpretation of results.
Geology Major Specific Core Participation requirements: Fieldwork. The sites essential to this fieldwork are not wheelchair accessible and require students to traverse broken ground. Visual observation and interpretation of the sites is also an essential component, as is specimen and microscope work.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
- Apply their broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with in-depth knowledge in at least one area of study, while demonstrating an understanding of the local and global contexts in which science is practised;
- Demonstrate advanced scientific knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills, and apply these capacities to address a research question and/or current issue
- Demonstrate the skills required for the design, implementation, and review of a research project including problem-solving and critical interpretation of data
- Articulate the methods of science, and explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry.
- Articulate the international scope of science, mathematics, technology and engineering knowledge, practice and development and the contributions made by its diverse scholarly community
- Evaluate the role of science, mathematics, technology, and engineering in addressing current issues facing local and global communities, for example climate change, health and disease, food security, sustainable energy use;
- Employ highly developed conceptual, analytical, quantitative and technical skills and are adept with a range of technologies;
- Identify, manage and critically evaluate scientific information relevant to their own scientific investigation and/or scholarly debate
- Identify and follow the principles of ethical scientific practice
- Work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in the planning and delivery of scientific studies
- Communicate clearly, accurately and convincingly about science ideas, current practice and potential contributions to a range of audiences
Generic skills
After completing this course, graduates should be able to:
- Demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
- Apply appropriate critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems;
- Communicate clearly and convincingly about their disciplinary area to scientific audiences;
- Identify and use the appropriate technologies for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data;
- Interact in a cross-cultural environment;
- Employ time and project management skills;
- Exercise critical judgement and operate in both a team environment and/or with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
Graduate attributes
The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) has the objective of preparing graduates who embody the University of Melbourne graduate attributes.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) requires the successful completion of 400 credit points.
Year 1 requirements:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2 requirements:
- 75 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 1 Breadth subjects
Year 3 requirements:
- 50 credit points of subjects in the chosen major
- 25 credit points of Year 3 elective subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 2 Breadth subjects Level 3 Breadth subjects
Year 4 requirements:
- 25 credit points of research project capstone subject
- 75 credit points of Year 4 elective subjects including
- A minimum of 50 credit points of Year 4 Level 9 elective subjects
- A maximum of 25 credit points of Year 4 (Level 3) science elective subjects at course coordinator approval
Additional rules
- Students entering this course via the Bachelor of Science (Blended) pathway from a partner institute in India may receive up to 200 points of advanced standing towards Year 1 and Year 2 subjects.
- Completion of one major in Year 3 is required.
Subject Options
Year 1
Year 1 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PHYC10003 | Physics 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PHYC10004 | Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
Year 2
Year 2 compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20006 | Probability for Statistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC20012 | Quantum and Thermal Physics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYC20015 | Special Relativity and Electromagnetism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM20018 | Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM20020 | Chemistry: Structure and Properties | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students must also complete 25 credit points of Level 1 Breadth subjects.
Year 3
Student must complete one major offered in the course.
Year 3 elective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ATOC30003 | Tropical Weather and Climate Extremes | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC30004 | Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC30006 | Modern and Future Climate | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC30008 | Atmospheric Processes and Composition | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM30012 | Analytical & Environmental Chemistry | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM30015 | Advanced Practical Chemistry | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM30016 | Reactivity and Mechanism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM30017 | Specialised Topics in Chemistry A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC30003 | Environmental Risk Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG30019 | Sustainable Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOG30021 | The Disaster Resilient City | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM30014 | Specialised Topics in Chemistry B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students must also complete 25 credit points of Level 2 and/or 3 Breadth subjects.
Year 4
Compulsory science research capstone subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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SCIE40002 | Science Research Project (Advanced) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Students must complete between 50 and 75 credit points of the following Level 9 elective subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ATOC90002 | Climate Science for Decision-Making | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC90011 | Convective Clouds and Storms | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC90015 | Data Assimilation and Model Improvement | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC90016 | Weather and Climate Extremes | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
ATOC90017 | Advanced Past Climates | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90004 | Climate Change Politics and Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90033 | Climate Change Mitigation | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90034 | Adapting to Climate Change | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ERTH90026 | Climate Modelling and Climate Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC90017 | Global Environmental Change | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students can also complete a maximum of 25 credit points of the Level 3 science elective subjects at course coordinator approval.
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Majors, minors & specialisations
Further study
The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) degree provides pathways to honours, graduate professional entry degrees or, upon completion of appropriate research training preparation following the BScAdv(Hons), research higher degrees.
Graduate Professional Entry Degrees For students who wish to continue professional studies at graduate level, the degree provides a pathway into a range of graduate professional entry programs, some of which also provide research training.
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/grad-programs/professional-entry
Research Higher Degrees For students who wish to explore science research questions in greater depth, there will be opportunities to proceed to Research Higher Degrees at masters and doctoral level. Research training preparation within the Honours year, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters degree will be required as preparation for a research higher degree.
Last updated: 9 May 2024