Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science

Australian National University

Bachelor's degree

In Canberra (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Canberra (Australia)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Credits

    192

Satisfy your brilliance and curiosity with an undergraduate research-focussed degree.The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) or PhB is a unique program that allows intellectually ambitious students to explore their interests, develop research skills and have one-on-one mentoring by leading academics… all while enjoying the camaraderie of a group of like-minded and social students.The four year PhB program is designed with flexibility in mind - each PhB program is as individual as you are. Each year, you will work with your mentor to tailor a program you will find stimulating and challenging. This includes the option to explore disciplines outside of science.You’ll also study individually tailored Advanced Studies courses to provide you with a strong base in research. Whether that be a reading course with a world-leading scientist or a globally recognised expert on the Asia Pacific region, or joining a research team to get 'hands-on' experience. In your final year you will put this knowledge into practice by undertaking a research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.To remain enrolled in the PhB (Hons) degree, you must maintain an average mark of 80 percent each semester. Each year the PhB Committee will determine whether your performance is sufficient to remain in the program. It is possible to transfer to another undergraduate degree and receive credit for work successfully completed in the PhB. To qualify for this degree you must also have completed your final Honours year with first class honours.For more information on our educational offerings, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories please visit our website.Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.

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Canberra (Australia)
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The Australian National University, ACT 0200

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About this course

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) requires meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; ORA completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; ORAt least one standard full-time year (1 .0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent.

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  • IT Law
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Supervisor
  • Mentoring
  • Archaeology
  • Secondary
  • Philosophy
  • Design
  • Economics
  • International
  • Law
  • Project
  • IT Security
  • Social Science
  • Critical Thinking
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) requires completion of 192 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units can come from the completion of 1000 level courses

A minimum of 36 units from completion of 3000 level courses

The 192 units must include:

144 units from completion of 1000, 2000 and 3000 level courses chosen with the approval of the program convenor, of which:

36 units from completion of Advanced Studies courses, including:

A minimum of 18 units from the completion of Advanced Studies (ASC) courses from the following list:

SCNC2101 Advanced Studies 1

SCNC2102 Advanced Studies 2

SCNC2103 Advanced Studies 3

SCNC2104 Advanced Studies 4

SCNC3101 Advanced Studies 5

SCNC3102 Advanced Studies 6

A maximum of 18 units from completion of Advanced Studies Extensions (ASE) courses

48 units from completion of one of the following Honours specialisations:

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Biological Anthropology

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth and Marine Science

Environment

Mathematics

Medical Research

Physics

Physics of the Earth

Population Health

Psychology

Science

Science Communication

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Students must achieve a minimum 80% weighted average mark in Science courses in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn and Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours).

Students must complete 144 units and achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark calculated from the 36 units of courses in disciplines cognate to the Honours specialisation, excluding 1000-level courses, with the highest marks and satisfy all admission requirements specified in the Honours specialisation in order to commence the Honours specialisation. Students who do not achieve the 70% weighted average mark after 144 units or do not satisfy all admission requirements specified in the Honours specialisation will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science.

Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students who achieve a final Honours mark from 50% to 79% will graduate with the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours). Student who do not successfully complete the Honours year with a final mark of at least 50% will graduate from the Bachelor of Science.

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Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science

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