Bachelor of Science (Honours)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Mathematics and Statistics
| Program Code: LHSC Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 4BH009 Home Campus:
Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL):
1 |
Looking for more information or advice?
Future students
This link will direct you to the University’s Future Students Office who will respond to your enquiry.
Domestic – Please refer to Future Student EnquiriesInternational – Please refer to Enquiry Online
Current students
This link will redirect you to Campus Central on your campus and they will respond to your enquiry within 24 hours (redirection is based on your program so we will ensure your enquiry is directed to the correct campus)
Program director/s
- Mr Kevin White (LHSC)
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
From 11th August 2008 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
To provide students with the opportunity for advanced study and introductory research experience in the Nano- and Bio-materials discipline. The program will prepare students for postgraduate research or for employment as professional scientists.
Entry requirements
Entry to the Honours program will be available to students who have successfully completed a Bachelors degree in a relevant field of science, technology or engineering.Applicants should have displayed a high level of academic achievement throughout their degree program, normally achieving a credit level average.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
- Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Content/structure
This program is primarily for candidates for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nano and Biomaterials), and requires the completion of advanced studies and honours research courses totalling 36 units, as detailed below.
Students interested in studying for Honours in other areas of science should consider one of the following programs:
- Applied Physics Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Applied Physics) LHPC
- Mathematics or Statistics Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Industrial and Applied Mathematics) LHMS
- Computer Science Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) LHCP
- Biology or Chemistry Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) IHHS
- Biotechnology or Biomolecular Chemistry Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Honours) IHBY
- Environmental Systems, Environmental Remediation, Geoscience or Geospatial Information Systems Bachelor of Sustainable Environments (Honours)
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 19,750 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| NASC 4003 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| NASC 4004 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| NASC 4005 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| NASC 4006 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| NASC 4007 | 13.5 | 0.375 |
Rules
- Students must complete Research Project Preparation and Honours Research Project 1 before commencing Honours Research Project 2.
- Students must follow safety instructions and regulations when working in laboratories.
Notes
- The program is available on an internal basis only.
- With approval of the Program Director, students may also select Advanced Topics from University courses at a comparable level offered elsewhere.
- Honours Research Project 1 and 2 will collectively require at least 500 hours of student work under the supervision of research staff from the Ian Wark Research Institute.