Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1 year

Undertake an Honours year

Scientific discovery awaits

An Honours year is a challenging yet rewarding program of study to extend your intellectual and practical experience in your chosen science discipline. Learn from renowned researchers in a range of sciences including biotechnology, natural sciences, mathematics and chemical and physical sciences. You will complete an independent research project, learn new skills and help bring important scientific ideas into reality.

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Why undertake an Honours year in Science at Flinders?

Question, problem solve and experiment with science
Expand your area of expertise
Obtain practical skills in laboratory and field techniques and scientific communication
Lead an independent research project to obtain new knowledge
Learn from world-leading researchers in your area of interest
Establish links with research students, scholars and industry contacts
Prepare for postgraduate studies, research higher degree or doctorate

Your career

Create the next generation of ideas and products that will help future generations maintain and conserve what we have. Choose a major that suits your career interest area to pursue a specialised research project.

Potential occupations include:

Scientist
Science journalist
Senior consultant in pharma/biotechnology, environmental management, forensics, data analysis
Entrepreneur
Researcher

Potential employers include:

Universities and research institutes
Laboratories
Government departments and agencies
Non-government organisations
Private industry

What you will study

You can complete your Honours year studies in a range of science disciplines. Depending on your area of interest, expand your advance understanding and gain valuable skills in reviewing literature, planning and executing experiments, time management, organisational skills and science communication and presentations.

Areas of specialisation:

Biological Sciences
Chemical and Physical Sciences
Environment
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics.

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Entry requirements

Entry into one-year Honours is highly competitive. If you have demonstrated academic excellence (a Grade Point Average of 5.25 or above) during your bachelor degree you are invited to apply for Honours.

Whether you’re invited to apply, or want to apply, you will need to contact the Honours coordinator in your discipline to discuss your project and arrange for supervision.

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When to apply

Applications for 2025 are now open.

How to apply

Submit your application directly to Flinders University through the online application system.

If you have never studied at or made an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application for admission to a 1-year Honours course using the eApplication portal. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.

If you have studied at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application for admission to a one-year Honours course via the Student System. You can apply for admission by selecting the My Applications tab at the top of the page, and searching for your course.

If you studied at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application for admission via the Student System as advised above.