Flinders University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biological Sciences)

An Honours year is a challenging yet rewarding program of study to extend your intellectual and practical experience in your chosen science discipline. Learn from renowned researchers in a range of sciences including biotechnology, natural sciences, mathematics, and chemical and physical sciences. You will complete an independent research project, learn new skills, and help bring important scientific ideas into reality.

BIOL-HP Biological Sciences

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

The Honours program provides students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding, and carrying out research projects in a specific area. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical, and communication skills including the capacity to:

• Understand and apply relevant scientific principles
• Retrieve and present information, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken forms
• Critically analyze and evaluate information and solve problems
• Analyze and evaluate data, appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of the science disciplines, and engage positively with people and ideas beyond their own discipline
• Use information technology, work independently, and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
• Appreciate the role of science in society, the regulatory framework within which it operates, and the ethical issues it raises