Bachelor of Science (Honours)

VU course code:HHSCCRICOS:115012GLevel of study:Undergraduate

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Duration

1 year

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$19,500

Location

Footscray Park Campus

Overview

Enhance your scientific knowledge and career prospects with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Victoria University.

An honours degree in science builds on your bachelor degree with a fourth year focused on a specialist research thesis. It presents the chance to pursue a topic of personal interest and career aspiration, in biomedicine, environmental sciences, food sciences, nursing, midwifery, sport science, exercise science, and other related areas.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) gives you an edge in the competitive job market, and prepares you for postgraduate research by developing your skills in:

  • independent research
  • critical analysis
  • problem-solving
  • devising, designing and conducting experimental work
  • written and spoken communication
  • research conduct, including ethics.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Science (Honours) students are required to complete 96 credit points consisting of two 48cp units, RBM4003 Science Honours 1and RBM4002 Science Honours 2.

Science Honours 1 is weighted 35% and Science Honours 2 is weighted 65% of the overall GPA grade for the Science Honours course. A single, final mark and grade is awarded at the completion of the course, with the grade allocated to the RBM4004 Science Honours 2 unit. The weighting aligns with the requirement for application and entry to many doctoral programs which require the thesis to form more than 50% of the Honours grade.

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units. 

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Careers

Your honours degree prepares you for studies at the postgraduate master and PhD levels.

Depending on your area of study, your Bachelor of Science (Honours) could lead to employment opportunities in:

  • government research institutes
  • healthcare
  • medical research and development
  • sustainable food industry
  • biotechnology industry
  • ecology and environmental science organisations.

Intakes

Melbourne

Course starts 15 February 2027
Course starts 26 July 2027

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.

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