Bachelor of Science (Honours)

This course is designed for aspiring scientists eager to address global issues like pandemics, climate change, and antibiotic resistance. Choose the UTS Bachelor of Science to position yourself at the forefront of a profession with the power to build resilience in both humanity and the planet.

High achieving students can opt for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) to undertake a year-long research project in a UTS lab or with industry partners, focusing on Medical Science and Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics. Under expert supervision, you'll hone industry-relevant research skills, learn to collaborate with professionals, and develop key competencies such as report writing and presenting, preparing you for a wide array of science-related careers or further post graduate study.

UTS Science stands out for its commitment to scientific progress aimed at fostering a sustainable world. By joining us, you become part of a university renowned for its STEM education and research impact, producing scientists ready to revolutionise the field.

Course features
Students complete a year-long project in a professional in a professional laboratory at UTS or with one of the university’s numerous industry partners, choosing from the following discipline areas:

• Medical Science and Biotechnology
• Environmental Sciences
• Chemistry
• Physics

They work under the guidance of leading academics and practitioners, developing research skills with real relevance to industry. They also learn to engage, partner and collaborate with working scientists and develop a range of professional capabilities, including report writing and presentation skills, that have immediate utility in a vast range of science and similar roles.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is normally open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is normally open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.