Bachelor of Science (Honours)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

101489

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,440 / total

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

About

Overview

This degree will provide you with the foundation research skills that will support your future career as a scientist or researcher.

Specifically, you will develop:

communication skills
critical thinking capability
advanced knowledge within your chosen discipline
knowledge of research practise and skills
research independence and capacity for self-directed learning.

Research experience is required for most academic and research positions, and increasingly for positions in other sectors.

In consultation with your discipline honours coordinator and your supervisor, you'll be allocated a project to develop your skills to an advanced level.

Honours projects

These projects are developed for honours students and may be a preliminary exploration, a component of a bigger research project, or part of an existing or new collaboration. All projects draw from the wide range of disciplines taught across RMIT's science programs. Many projects involve substantial cross-disciplinary work.

Discipline areas include:

biology
biotechnology
chemistry
computer science
environmental science
food technology
mathematics and statistics
physics

A list of current projects is available from the Honours Coordinator.

Research community

This undergraduate degree is closely aligned with RMIT's research community. Depending on your project, you will work with a supervisor actively involved in one of RMIT's research centres or groups, including:

Theoretical and Quantum Physics Research Group
Centre for Molecular and Nanoscale Physics
ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics
Water: Effective Technologies and Tools (WETT) Research Centre
Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry

You'll collaborate with professional technicians and facility staff in some of RMIT's impressive facilities, including the:

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Facility
RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility
RMIT Vibrational Spectroscopy Facility
Separation Science and Mass Spectrometry Facility
RMIT’s X-ray facility

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

View the learning outcomes for each stream:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012P10 - Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012BI - Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012BT - Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012CH - Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012CS - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012ES - Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012FT - Food Technology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012MS - Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BH012PH - Physics

Electives and course plan

The program consists of eight, 12 credit point courses.

It blends coursework and research, with introductory courses for research methodology and individual projects leading to a thesis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

BH012BI Bachelor of Science (Biology) (Honours)
BH012BT Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Honours)
BH012CH Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) (Honours)
BH012ES Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (Honours)
BH012FT Bachelor of Science (Food Technology) (Honours)
BH012PH Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Honours)

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in science or related discipline with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 and a GPA of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 in your final equivalent full-time year.

BH012CS Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (Honours)

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in computer science or related discipline with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.

BH012MS Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) (Honours)

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in mathematics, statistics or related discipline with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 out of 4.0.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Selection tasks

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

Career

This pathway builds a solid foundation for a future career in scientific research.

Graduates of this honours degree frequently advance to a Master or PhD course and undertake further research in their particular area of interest.

Alternatively, honours graduates gain employment in industry and government as research assistants, advisors, and scientists in research centres like CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, Defence Science, the Environment Protection Authority, major Hospitals and medical research institutes and ANSTO.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,440 / total

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply to RMIT as an international student.

Step 1. Find a course

Step 2. Check the entry requirements

Step 3. Collect required documents

Step 4. Submit your application

RMIT is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in the heart of Melbourne.

It’s a great place to study, and there are courses to suit everyone.

Our website lists all of the courses on offer so you can discover options in your field of interest.

When you find a course, check that you meet the entry requirements. If you don’t qualify for that course, explore RMIT’s pathway programs. They can help you get on the path to the qualification you want.

Once you’ve chosen your course, it’s time to apply! Get all your documents together,

including your academic records and passport, and proof of English proficiency. If you don’t have everything you need now, you can still apply and submit them later.

To submit your application online, visit our website and find your course. Click the apply button and follow the prompts.

Our admissions team will assess your application and if you are successful, will send you a letter of offer. The time frame for this varies based on the course you apply for and the selection process, so it might not happen the very next day.

What’s next? Once you accept the offer and pay your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of enrolment. You can use this document as part of your visa application.

If you need advice, contact the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. We have lots of information that will help you plan your move to Melbourne and start life as an international student at RMIT.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!