Griffith University
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) caters for students who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field of science. This degree follows the Bachelor of Science degree, giving you the opportunity to engage in research early by taking one Advanced Studies course each trimester.
You'll undertake a major research project and be individually guided and mentored by one or more of our outstanding scientific researchers. In your final year, you'll complete an honours project in your chosen specialisation. This is the opportunity to hone your skills and demonstrate your research ability under the eyes of a leading science researcher. If you have a talent and passion for science, this is the degree for you.
Chemistry Course units:
- Research Proposal and Planning - 6000ESC
- Listed Honours Elective
- Honours Dissertation - 6001ESC_P1
- Honours Dissertation - 6001ESC_P2
- Honours Dissertation - 6001ESC_P3
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
- Parklands Dr, Southport
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Assumed Knowledge
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3&4, C).
Recommended Knowledge
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
If you are not a Year 12 school leaver we encourage you to check if you meet the relevant criteria to be eligible to apply directly to Griffith
- TAFE Direct Admission
- Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Prep Admission
- First Peoples Admission
- Veterans Admission
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Chemistry) will prepare you for the following roles.
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientific professionals who are fascinated by the chemical structure of living cells and the biological processes that occur insid...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
Pharmaceutical Scientist
A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...
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