Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

Student guidance

Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Aims

The Honours program provides students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding and carrying out research projects in a specific area. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

  • Understand and apply relevant scientific principles
  • Retrieve and present information, including communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken forms
  • Critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • Analyse and evaluate data, appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of the science disciplines and engage positively with people and ideas beyond their own discipline
  • Use information technology, work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
  • Appreciate the role of science in society, the regulatory framework within which it operates and the ethical issues it raises

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Critically analyse the scientific literature and use this as a basis for planning research projects
2.
Understand how scientific research is funded
3.
Formulate hypothesises and design appropriate experiments to test them
4.
Use appropriate methods, techniques, equipment and instrumentation to ethically collect scientific data
5.
Use appropriate statistical methods to analyse scientific data
6.
Communicate their findings to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form

Available in courses

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology) - 4 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Marine Biology) - 4 years
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) - 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biodiversity and Conservation) - 4 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Animal Behaviour) - 4 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Palaeontology) - 4 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Enhanced Program for High Achievers - 4 years
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - 1 year