Overview

Undertake an advanced program of scientific research with specialist studies in astronomy and astrophysics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, palaeobiology, physics or software technology.

Designed for gifted and talented students, this elite program has a strong research focus.  It provides the flexibility of a Bachelor of Science plus advanced units that are not available to other students. You'll have direct contact with researchers and academics and your skills will be nurtured with individual attention in a small select advanced science group.  

In this degree you'll develop your problem-solving skills, independent and critical thinking and be exposed to cutting-edge research. You'll have the opportunity to undertake your own research project in third year and will gain practical experience in research laboratories and research groups.

The Bachelor of Advanced Science with a Major in Biology is an elite program specially designed for those students who have a particular interest in biology. It has a strong research focus and combines the flexibility of the Bachelor of Science with additional research-focused, small group units. The degree is designed to foster problem-solving skills, independent/critical thinking and expose students to cutting-edge research from their first year of study.

Key features

• As numbers are strictly limited, the small number of students in the program enables you to receive individual attention, get to know the academic staff, and have direct contact with researchers.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience working in research laboratories within the University from the first year of enrolment, as part of your degree. Students undertake a research project in third year.
• Take part in lively discussions of hot topics in biology with active researchers from a range of fields including marine biology, palaeontology and medicine.
• Students are offered a scholarship for research internships with staff in the appropriate discipline, normally during vacation period.
• Each student is assigned a mentor, a member of the academic staff and a more senior advanced science student that supports your needs and interests throughout your degree.
• Opportunity to take part in research and gain practical experience working in research laboratories both within the university and associated organisations such as Australian Museum, Taronga Zoo and The Royal Botanic Gardens as part of your degree

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Gifted and talented students in the area of biology.

HECS Course fee

AUD $4,520 p.a.

Student amenities fee

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