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E59 Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) Honours

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE) WITH HONOURS

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The honours course consists of a fourth year after students have completed the third year of a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) degree. It is expected that students who are interested in study at this level will consult the relevant course coordinator before making application for admission.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students completing a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) may apply for admission to the honours course. In general, a course average of 70 per cent or better is necessary.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The extra year of study has two components. The first comprises two or more content units prescribed by the School concerned; the second takes the form of a major Honours Project under the supervision of staff from the relevant School.

 

Students in the Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) with Honours course are required to complete six units as follows:

 
 
Semester 1
ASH5101 Honours Thesis Preparation 1 20 
ASH5102 Honours Thesis Preparation 2 20 
SCB513B Advances in Biology 1 20 
 
Semester 2
ASH5103 Honours Thesis 1 20 
ASH5104 Honours Thesis 2 20 
SCB513C Advances in Biology 2 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006