Science (commencing 1st year students only)
Bachelor of Science (Honours):
An Enhanced Program for High Achievers - BSc (Hons)
| Fast Facts |
| Course Level: | Undergraduate |
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| Course Length: | Four years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Combined Degrees:
Science (Honours) / Diploma of Language - add one year to your full-time study
program; and
Science (Honours) / Innovation and Enterprise (Science & Technology
- add one year to your full-time study program. |
| Location: | Taught on-campus at Flinders. |
| Available To: | Australian and international students. |
| Prerequisites: | At least 3 of the following SACE Stage 2 subjects (or equivalent): Biology, Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Geology. |
| SATAC Code: | 214721 |
| Entry Cutoff Scores: |
Year 12 applicants must obtain a TER of 95 or higher (or equivalent).
Tertiary Education Rank (TER)
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Science & Engineering Bonus Points Scheme for High School Students
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| Course Program Details: |
A
program of study is available in the University's Course Information
Handbook. |
About the Course
Why Study an Enhanced Science Program for High Achievers at Flinders?
The High Achiever's Program means opportunity +++ for you! The course provides:
- the opportunity to undertake scientific research from the First Year
onwards;
- the opportunity to do inquiry-based learning and extended science studies;
and
- the opportunity to study with other high achieving students.
The four-year Honours degree is specially designed to offer students of exceptional academic ability an enhanced program of studies. The program is unique in offering opportunities for students to extend their study of science, and embark upon research from First Year onwards through research training/project work in every year of the course. This additional challenging material will provide high achieving students with the opportunity to maximise their intellectual growth and potential. The learning environment will provide opportunities for students with similar interests and capabilities to work together as they pursue their studies, develop their interest and share ideas.
The program combines the technical knowledge and practical training specific to a chosen area of science specialisation with research training and opportunities to join established research teams, where students will be able to work on research projects alongside research staff, Honours and PhD students.
The program will provide the strongest possible foundation for a science-based career. Our graduates will be equipped not just to find their first job in their chosen field, but to explore new options in later years as science - and their own interests - change and develop. The program will also provide a broad range of workplace skills such as problem solving, critical analysis, written and oral presentation, teamwork and computing. These have been included because employers tell us they are needed to make our graduates work ready.
A variety of approaches to teaching and learning are used, including inquiry based learning, where students participate actively in the learning process. Web-based course materials and video lectures are offered in some subject areas and help to make the program more accessible.
The formal course aims are set out in the Course rule and topic information for this degree.
Career Opportunities
A Bachelor of Science (Honours) can open up an exciting range of career opportunities in areas as diverse as:
- research
- business
- industry
- small to medium enterprise
- government
- teaching
As well as the range of professional career options, science graduates are finding their skills in demand in non-science areas such as business and marketing.
To find out more about the jobs this degree can lead to, go to the
Your Career section of the Flinders' graduate careers website.
Combining Degrees
Science (Honours): Enhanced Program for High Achievers/Innovation and
Enterprise (Science & Technology)
Adds one year to your full-time study program.If you want to boost your business, management, enterprise and communication skills, and undertake a concentrated period of practical work experience, consider combining this degree with the Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) (BIE)).
You'll graduate with two degrees. More importantly, you'll increase your immediate attractiveness to employers and your potential to become a business leader. You will need to apply for both the Bachelor of Science (Honours) An enhanced program for high achievers and the BIE via SATAC.
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What Will I Study?
In First Year students choose a range of subjects to prepare them for the area/s of science in which they will specialise in later years, and are provided with an introduction to research methodologies and techniques.
In Second and Third Years students specialise in one or more areas by selecting from a range of majors, extended majors, and minors. A relevant research project is also undertaken at each of these levels.
In Fourth (Honours) Year, each student undertakes specialised courses and an individually supervised research project in the area of science in which he/she is specialising, presenting the results of their research in the form of a thesis and seminars.
Elective topics from non-science areas such as the humanities (eg Archaeology, Legal Studies, Philosophy), Languages (eg Spanish, Japanese, German) and Social Sciences (eg Geography, Environmental Studies, Psychology) may also be included in the first three years of the degree.
The full program of study, including topic descriptions, is set out in the Course rule and topic information for this degree.
The following programs are available:
Extended Majors (48 units):
Majors (36 units):
Minors (12 units):
* A major in Mathematics can
only be taken as a second major in this degree
Entry requirements
Australian Students
SATAC Code: 214721
Year 12 applicants must meet the following prerequisite: at least 3 of the SACE Stage 2 subjects (or equivalent): Biology, Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geology. Applicants must also obtain a TER of 95 or higher (or equivalent).
Year 12 applicants must have qualified for SACE and obtained Recorded Achievement in at least five two-unit SACE Stage 2 subjects. Included among the five must be four HESS General subjects.
Tertiary transfer applicants must have met the SACE Stage 2 subject prerequisites (or equivalent) or have completed studies in these subject areas at tertiary level and have completed at least one year of full-time study (or the equivalent) with a GPA of 6.0 or higher (or equivalent).
Students will only be permitted to tertiary transfer to the commencement of
second year, and may be granted exemption from extended topics at first year
level.
Non-school leavers from various backgrounds, such as TAFE, Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and other access schemes must demonstrate that they have gained the equivalent background and level of attainment as outlined for Year 12 applicants.
Prior to applying for this course, prospective tertiary transfer students and students from non-school leaver backgrounds should contact the Science and Engineering Faculty office on 1800 803 131 to discuss their application.
Current school leavers apply on UniLine or via UniWeb. Contact your school
Career Counsellor for assistance. Course details found in the
SATAC guide. All other Australian applicants may purchase a copy of the SATAC UniGuide and application form from newsagents or apply via UniWeb. Australian citizens or permanent residents who undertook secondary or post-secondary studies overseas need to submit their qualifications to SATAC for assessment.
International Students
CRICOS Provider Code: 00114A
See the Why choose Flinders section for the following information about this and other Flinders courses:
- Tuition fees
- Course entry requirements
- English language requirements
- Australian visa and health cover requirements
- Scholarships Information for AusAID applicants
See the When and how to apply section for information about the application process and access to application forms.
Note: Australian qualifications are recognised in most countries, but students are advised to discuss their proposed programs with the professional registration authority and relevant professional associations in their home country before commencing studies.
Transferring Credit
Credit will be considered for any previous tertiary study in science. These cases will be considered on an individual basis, and application can be made through the normal channels of applying for status.
An Application for Credit form and relevant policies are available on the web.
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Professional Recognition
All Physics components of the BSc (Honours) An enhanced program for high achievers (major
& extended majors) are accredited with the Australian Institute of Physics.
Web Resourses
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Further Information
Flinders Web Resources
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Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about this course, or any of our other courses, please contact us:
Admissions Office
Science & Engineering
Course Co-ordinator
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Last reviewed August 2006.
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