Overview 2020
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- CRICOS: 030420J
Course objectives
The course aims to provide:
- advanced training in the major area of the student's pass degree,
- opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, eg MSc and PhD programs and employment in research organisations, and
- in-depth knowledge in a single area of science.
Career outcomes
Honours graduates are highly competitive for professional careers in their area of specialisation. Employment opportunities also exist in more general areas as detailed in the following discipline entries:
- Aquaculture
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology/Immunology
- Plant Science
- Physics
- Psychology
- Zoology
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the BSc(Hons) are eligible for membership of a number of professional organisations. Specific details are provided under individual discipline entries in the Handbook.
Course structure
Each candidate will conduct research and write a thesis. In addition, candidates MAY BE required to study and pass one or more advanced level units and undertake other activities which may include the preparation of literature reviews, essays and grant applications and the presentation of seminars.
For Full Time Students:
Please enrol in Honours A (25%) and B (25%) in one semester and Honours C (25%) and D (25%) in the following semester.
For Part Time Students:
Please enrol in Honours A (25%) in one semester, followed by Honours B (25%) in the following semester and so on.
- Students enrol sequentially i.e. Unit A, then Unit B irrespective of the semester in which they start.
- Disciplines with a different enrolment pattern (e.g. Computer Science, Geography & Environmental Studies, Psychology) will also list applicable coursework units.
Honours candidates are accepted in:
Aquatic Biology
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View all details for JFA411 Honours in Marine Environmental Studies (Part 1 of 4)
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View all details for JFA412 Honours in Marine Environmental Studies (Part 2 of 4)
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View all details for JFA413 Honours in Marine Environmental Studies (Part 3 of 4)
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View all details for JFA414 Honours in Marine Environmental Studies (Part 4 of 4)
Biochemistry
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Botany
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Chemistry
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Computer Science
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View all details for KIT405 Programming for Intelligent Web Services and Applications
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Launceston | Semester 2 |
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View all details for KIT408 Advanced Multicore Architecture and Programming
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View all details for KIT412 Computer Vision in Interactive Systems
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View all details for KIT413 Advanced Human Computer Interaction
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View all details for KIT414 Advanced Algorithmic Programming
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View all details for KIT415 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
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View all details for KIT418 Advanced Big Data and Cloud Computing (Elite)
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Economic Geology
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Genetics
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Geochemistry
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Geography and Environmental Studies
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Geology
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Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
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Geophysics
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Mathematics
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Microbiology
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View all details for KLA447 Microbiology 4 (Honours) (Science) A
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View all details for KLA448 Microbiology 4 (Honours) (Science) B
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View all details for KLA452 Microbiology 4 (Honours) (Science) C
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View all details for KLA453 Microbiology 4 (Honours) (Science) D
Pathological Sciences
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View all details for CJA440 Pathological Sciences (BSc Honours) A
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View all details for CJA441 Pathological Sciences (BSc Honours) B
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View all details for CJA442 Pathological Sciences (BSc Honours) C
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View all details for CJA443 Pathological Sciences (BSc Honours) D
Physics
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Physiology
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Psychology
Students enrol in a research project (25% Sem 1 and 25% Sem 2) and four 12.5% coursework units as follows:
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View all details for KHA452 Theoretical Controversies in Psychology
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View all details for KHA453 Assessment, Professional Roles & Ethics
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View all details for KHA459 Advanced Topics in Psychology Practice
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Zoology
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with prerequisites in the field of study. Admission is subject to appropriate supervision being available.
Graduates from other universities with prerequisites acceptable to the Faculty may be accepted as candidates for the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $33,950 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $33,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
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- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
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