Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Prior Study Requirement

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in Aviation

WAM Requirement

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM)

Project/Supervisor Allocation

The student is responsible for arranging a supervisor and project before applying for Honours. However, the Honours coordinator can help to facilitate discussions with a potential supervisor, and you’re encouraged to contact them.

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Prior Study Requirement

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in biotechnology, bioinformatics, genetics, microbiology, molecular and cell biology, or medical science fields.

WAM Requirement

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM) for overall degree and a minimum credit (65) WAM for stage three (final year) science subjects.

Project/Supervisor Allocation

The School allocates a supervisor and project to the student. You’re required to nominate a minimum of five supervisors in order of preference. Nominated supervisors must be academic staff in the School of BABS or approved external supervisors.

It’s expected that you introduce yourself and discuss projects with potential supervisors before nominating them on your application.

You’re strongly advised to consult the document ‘Honours Information Booklet’ for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects.

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Prior Study Requirement

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, genetics, geography, geosciences, or marine sciences.  

WAM Requirement 

WAM requirement: Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM) for overall degree, and a minimum credit (65) WAM for six level three courses in BEES.

Project/Supervisor Allocation

You’re responsible for arranging a supervisor and project before applying for Honours.

You’re advised to consult the BEES Honours website for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects.

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Prior Study Requirement 

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in chemistry, medicinal chemistry or nanoscience.  

WAM Requirement  

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM). 

Project/Supervisor Allocation  

The School allocates a supervisor and project to you. You’re required to nominate a minimum of three supervisors in order of preference.  

It’s expected that you introduce yourself and discuss projects with potential supervisors before nominating them on their application. You’re strongly advised to consult the document ‘Honours in Chemistry’ for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects. 

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Prior Study Requirement 

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in mathematics or statistics OR at least 30 units of credit in stage three (final year) mathematics.  

WAM Requirement 

Minimum 70 weighted average mark (WAM) in stage three (final year) mathematics courses, and a minimum 70 WAM in core stage three (final year) mathematics courses for the specialisation in which they will undertake Honours. 

Project/Supervisor Allocation  

You’re responsible for arranging a supervisor and project before applying for Honours.  

Honours projects and course selection are divided into four streams and you need to consult with the appropriate stream coordinator prior to applying.  

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Prior Study Requirement 

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in materials science or related discipline (the latter will be considered on a case-by-case basis).  

WAM Requirement 

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM) for overall degree, and a minimum credit (65) WAM for all Level II and III courses in the Materials Science major. 

Project/Supervisor Allocation 

The School allocates a supervisor and project to you. This is done as a formal process for the School's Honours student cohort (at the end of T2 of the preceding year).   

You’re required to nominate a minimum of five supervisors/projects in order of preference. It’s expected that you introduce yourself and discuss projects with potential supervisors before nominating them on their application.  

You’re strongly advised to consult the School's Honours website for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects. 

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Prior Study Requirement  

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology or other relevant science specialisation.    

WAM Requirement 

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM) for overall degree and a minimum credit (65) WAM for stage three (final year) relevant science subjects. 

Project/Supervisor Allocation  

You’re responsible for arranging a supervisor and project before applying for Honours.  

You’re advised to consult the School of Medical Sciences (SOMS) Honours website for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects.  

You need to fill out and attach this form to their Intention to Undertake Honours form. 

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Prior Study Requirement  

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in neuroscience.  

WAM Requirement  

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM)  

Project/Supervisor Allocation  

You’re required to nominate a minimum of three supervisors in order of preference. It’s expected that you introduce yourself and discuss projects with potential supervisors before nominating them on your application.  

You’re strongly advised to consult the Neuroscience Honours Supervisor website for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects. 

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Prior Study Requirement  

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in Physics. Students are expected to have completed the UNSW courses PHYS3111 Quantum Mechanics; PHYS3113 Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics; and PHYS3114 Electrodynamics (or equivalent).  

WAM Requirement 

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM) 

Project/Supervisor Allocation  

The School allocates a supervisor and project to you. You’re required to nominate three supervisors in order of preference.  

It’s expected that you meet with and discuss possible projects with potential supervisors before nominating them on your application.  

You’re strongly advised to consult Physics Research Projects. 

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Prior Study Requirement  

Please carefully read the information available at the School of Psychology website, review our FAQs, and contact the School should you have any questions.  

WAM Requirement  

Psychology average of 75 or higher. Please refer to the FAQs for a definition of the Psychology average. 

Project/Supervisor Allocation  

Refer to FAQs.

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Prior Study Requirement  

3-year full-time bachelor degree specialising in Vision Science.  

WAM Requirement  

Minimum credit (65) weighted average mark (WAM) 

Project/Supervisor Allocation 

You’re responsible for arranging a supervisor and project before applying for Honours.  

You’re advised to consult the SOVS Honours website for the list of supervisors and their Honours research projects. 

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