Bachelor of Advanced Science
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
This is an exit award only, for the following: Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (BH-ADVSCI). This course offers students with an interest in studying science the opportunity to develop high level skills and attributes beyond discipline knowledge through a core of scientific professional practice, leadership and entrepreneurship. Students select from a range of discipline areas including Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Coastal and Marine Science, Computing, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Financial Mathematics, Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Molecular Genetics and Physics. Students will have the flexibility to tailor their experiences through this core in a way that works for them and their personal interests and aspirations.
Subjects
- The Bachelor of Advanced Science has the following components, each of which must be completed to qualify for graduation: a) a set of core units focused on the development of research and leadership skills and attributes, b) a major course of study in a scientific discipline
Standard entry requirements
Please refer to http://study.curtin.edu.au for further information on entry to this course.
Recognition
Accreditation will not be sought for the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (BH-ADVSCI), however the following majors will be seeking accreditation within the next available undergraduate accreditation process: Chemistry Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) (MJRH-ADCHE), Computing Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) (MJRH-ADCMP), Physics Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) (MJRH-ADPHY).
Study pathways
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
