Science Honours Program

Whether taken as a stand alone course, or within a four-year course, the prestigious Science Honours Program is a fourth year of undergraduate study, comprising a mix of advanced theory, professional training for a scientific career and a project leading to a thesis. Students work with a supervisor who provides individual guidance and one-on-one academic mentoring.

An Honours degree will give you enhanced employment opportunities. Employers appreciate the Honours degree as a guarantee of additional skills, knowledge and achievement, and consider it as the first step in a scientific career. Honours projects build experience and further develop skills learnt in undergraduate studies, including research skills, advanced discipline techniques, time and project management skills, and professional communication and presentation skills.

Most importantly, Honours will give you the first big chance to 'stretch your legs' on your very own project. It will also give you an excellent preparation for a higher degree by research (research masters, or the PhD) to further consolidate your communication and research skills, hone your project-management and problem-solving ability, and make you stand out from the crowd as a future leader in your field.

The science schools at Clayton, Gippsland and Sunway campuses cater for a broad range of interests for individual students to pursue studies at Honours level.

Applications should be made directly to the Faculty of Science office of the campus where you are planning to complete your Honours Program. 

University staff please refer to the staff section for further information

How to apply