La Trobe University

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Science by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills or take your first step to a career in research, academia and beyond. You'll conduct your own research project under the mentorship of La Trobe's expert researchers, building on the knowledge and accomplishments obtained in your Bachelor's degree, and gaining exposure to cutting-edge techniques and scientific advances. Honours in science gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following disciplines: animal physiology and health agriculture biochemistry and cell biology chemistry computer science environment and genetics human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology mathematics microbiology physics science education statistics Projects are available at the Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga La Trobe campuses and at external research institutes such as the Baker Institute and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.

Structure

  • To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) at the Melbourne (Budnoora) campus (SHS), students must complete 120 credit points as follows: For disciplines from the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment (Agriculture, Animal Physiology &amp
  • Health, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chemistry, Environment &amp
  • Genetics, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Microbiology and Science Education) 105 core credit-points 15 elective credit-points For disciplines from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Statistics) 60 core credit-points 60 elective credit-points To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses (SHSW, SHSB), students must complete 120 credit points as follows: 120 core credit-points

Subjects

  • First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
  • Advanced Skills in Life Sciences
  • Advanced Topics in Chemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Framing Identities and Cultures
  • Honours in Agriculture A
  • Honours in Agriculture B
  • Honours in Agriculture C
  • Honours in Agriculture D
  • Honours in Animal Physiology & Health D
  • Honours in Animal Physiology and Health A
  • Honours in Animal Physiology and Health B
  • Honours in Animal Physiology and Health C
  • Honours in Biochemistry and Cell Biology A
  • Honours in Biochemistry and Cell Biology B
  • Honours in Biochemistry and Cell Biology C
  • Honours in Biochemistry and Cell Biology D
  • Honours in Chemistry A
  • Honours in Chemistry B
  • Honours in Chemistry C
  • Honours in Chemistry D
  • Honours in Environment and Genetics A
  • Honours in Environment and Genetics B
  • Honours in Environment and Genetics C
  • Honours in Environment and Genetics D
  • Honours in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology A
  • Honours in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology B
  • Honours in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology C
  • Honours in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology D
  • Honours in Microbiology A
  • Honours in Microbiology B
  • Honours in Microbiology C
  • Honours in Microbiology D
  • Honours in Science Education A
  • Honours in Science Education B
  • Honours in Science Education C
  • Honours in Science Education D
  • Introduction to Research
  • Mathematics Thesis A
  • Mathematics Thesis B
  • Physics Honours Thesis A
  • Physics Honours Thesis B
  • Probability and Statistics for Data Science
  • Proteomics and Genomics
  • Reviewing the Scientific Literature
  • Statistics Thesis A
  • Statistics Thesis B
  • Techniques in Biotechnology
  • Thesis A
  • Thesis B
  • Understanding Learning, Inclusion and Differentiation
  • Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education

Standard entry requirements

  • Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant study area. Students are selected based on their performance in the final year of the pass degree course. Students must obtain a minimum average of 60 per cent across all of their third-year subjects and obtain at least 65 per cent in subjects related to the Honours discipline to the value of 60 credit points. Meeting this requirement, however, does not guarantee a place in the Honours year as resources may limit the total number of places available, and students are expected to find a supervisor prior to enrolment.
  • International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne (Bundoora) International: $39,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora).

Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023

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