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Course and Subject Handbook 2024

Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]

Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]

Handbook year

Information valid for students commencing in 2024

Course code

50109

Course type

Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)

Owner

Academy

College

Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree (or qualifications recognised by the Division as equivalent), within previous five years in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research; and

Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.5 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas; or by invitation of the College Dean.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Additional selection requirements

Application for entry to the program is by approval of the College Dean.

Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean.

Applicants who graduated with a pass degree from another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û will be able to:

  1. Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more science disciplines
  2. Generate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate data and evidence to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
  3. Communicate knowledge, data, arguments and research findings clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences through advanced English language, numeracy and technological skills
  4. Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
  5. Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in research contexts.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Science.

Reasonable adjustments

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Select a major from Table A

TABLE A (Majors)

Credit points in major

24 credit points

MAJOR

CORE SUBJECTS

100% research component

Aquaculture, Science and Technology*

Data Science

Earth Science*

Ecology, Conservation, Plant Sciences and Zoology*

Environmental Science and Management

Marine Biology*

Marine Science

Molecular and Cell Biology

Physical Sciences

Full-time

SC4111:12 Science Honours – Type A (Full-Time) (Part 1 of 2)

SC4112:12 Science Honours – Type A (Full-Time) (Part 2 of 2)

Part-time

SC4113:06 Science Honours – Type A (Part-Time) (Part 1 of 4)

SC4114:06 Science Honours – Type A (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

SC4115:06 Science Honours – Type A (Part-Time) (Part 3 of 4)

SC4116:06 Science Honours – Type A (Part-Time) (Part 4 of 4)

70% research component

Chemistry

Geology

Mathematical Science

Physics

Statistical Sciences

Full-time

SC4011:12 Science Honours – Type B (Full-Time) (Part 1 of 2)

SC4012:12 Science Honours – Type B (Full-Time) (Part 2 of 2)

Part-time

SC4013:06 Science Honours – Type B (Part-Time) (Part 1 of 4)

SC4014:06 Science Honours – Type B (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

SC4015:06 Science Honours – Type B (Part-Time) (Part 3 of 4)

SC4016:06 Science Honours – Type B (Part-Time) (Part 4 of 4)

* Students commencing mid-year will commence in Study Period 9

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

JCU Cairns

The following majors are available at JCU Cairns: Earth Science; Ecology, Conservation, Plant Sciences and Zoology; Environmental Science and Management; Data Science; and Geology

JCU Townsville

All majors are available at JCU Townsville 

Candidature

Expected time to complete

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Maximum time to complete

2 years

Maximum leave of absence

Nil

Progression

Course progression requisites

Nil

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Special assessment requirements

Nil

Professional accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

Nil

Currency

Not applicable

Expiry

Not applicable

Other restrictions

Not applicable

Award Details

Award title

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Approved abbreviation

BSc(Hons)

Inclusion of discipline on testamur

The honours major shall appear on the testamur

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Course articulation

Not applicable

Special awards

Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure