Overview

The Science (Honours) course from Adelaide University will provide you with a comprehensive and diverse educational experience. You’ll learn critical thinking, analytical approaches to problem-solving and evidence-based decision making. Choose your specialisation in the offered fields of scientific study, before undertaking training in research theory and practice.

Engage in research in one discipline relevant to your major to enhance your knowledge and expertise. Our Honours program allows you to explore specific areas of interest in greater depth, encouraging exploration across various scientific disciplines. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) provides a pathway for entry into a research degree at either a Masters or Doctoral (PhD) level. Achieve this through the supported development of an Honours thesis in your final year.

Career opportunities:

The scientific approach to problem-solving, along with the research skills developed during your Honours year, prepares you for a diverse range of career opportunities. As a graduate, you’ll not only pursue careers in traditional scientific fields, but also in emerging interdisciplinary areas where scientific expertise is increasingly in demand.

You might explore how living things interact with their surroundings, implementing strategies, policies and practices that focus on pollution control, protecting wildlife and supporting conservation efforts. You might work as a food technologist and test products for flavour, colour and taste – or uncover Earth’s hidden natural resources. Perhaps you’ll address infectious diseases and pandemics, developing new treatments and antibiotic medication.

Careers are expansive and can include roles in:

Business
Defence industry
Environmental sciences
Government departments
Hospitals and health organisations
Intellectual property
Laboratory research and development
Management
Minerals and energy
Oil and gas industry
Private industry and consulting
Research
Sales and consultancy
Science communication and journalism
Teaching and lecturing
Universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Planet Earth
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Data Skills for Scientists

Calculus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology View 93 other Bachelors in Biology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115753C

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53300 AUD / year

≈ 53300 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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