Bachelor of Science Honours
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
This one-year honours course includes a major research project, advanced level coursework and research skills training in a number of science disciplines including:environmental sciencehealth and clinical scienceinformation technology.Key areas you could base your research on include:biologyecologyspatial scienceanalytical chemistry and molecular modellingexercise and sports sciencemedical laboratory sciencepharmacyinformation systemsmobilenetworkingsoftware development.Honours qualifications prepare you for professional positions requiring higher level project management, effective written and oral communication, analysis and problem-solving and research skills. You are encouraged to pursue in-depth research under the guidance of experienced researchers, and through targeted coursework and generic research skills training.Honours qualifications are also a pathway to further study in Master or PhD programs.
Structure
The Bachelor of Science Honours consists of a major research project, a research skills unit, and elective coursework units relevant to the discipline and training activities (hurdle assessments) individually selected to meet your specific needs.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(1 unit)10cpCompulsory Core unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below:SID403 Research Skills Research Units(2-6 units)60cpResearch units totalling 60 credit points selected from the units listed below:SCI711 Honours Thesis #10 (10 credit points) (repeatable)SCI712 Honours Thesis #20 (20 credit points) (repeatable)SCI713 Honours Thesis #30 (30 credit points) (repeatable) Specialist Electives(1 unit)10cpSpecialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points (at 400 or 500 level) selected from the units listed below:Environmental Sciences:ENV511 Statistical Methods for Impact Analysis or another unit approved by the project thesis supervisor and honours coordinator.Health and Clinical Sciences:HEA562 Practice Evaluation StrategiesPHM519 Clinical Trials and Other Intervention Studies (replaces PHM524 from 2021)PHM526 Research DesignPHM527 Research, Ethics and Impact (new title 2021)PHM552 EpidemiologyPHM553 BiostatisticsPHM588 Qualitative Research (new title 2021)PSY426 Ethics and Professional IssuesPSY447 Research Methods and PracticeInformation Technology:Unit approved by the project thesis supervisor and honours coordinator. 80cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Bachelor of Honours AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Science and The Environment, Agriculture and Animal Studies
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a science, biomedical science, environment or information technology discipline with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Alice Springs | International: $32,336 | No |
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| Casuarina | International: $32,336 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $32,336 | No |
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