Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Study the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and continue undergraduate studies at a higher level by pursuing an independent research project in an area of interest. Projects are completed under the supervision of an academic member of staff and provide you with an opportunity to develop new skills, generate new information and/or distil new ideas out of existing knowledge, whilst specialising in your chosen field.

Delivery mode

Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Completed Bachelor degree, refer to Entry Requirements below

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, achieving a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0, achieved within the second and third year of studies.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $8,300 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$8,300
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$8,300
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Central Queensland University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $8,300 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

Academic Researcher

Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Biologist

A Biologist studies living organisms and their interactions with the environment. You might work in research institutions, universities, or environ...

Avg yearly income $79,300
Entry barriers Low

Chemist

Chemists are scientific professionals who study the properties and behaviour of different chemical substances and compounds. They work in laborator...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists are passionate about the natural environment and aim to protect and conserve wildlife, plants and forests, fishes, natural...

Avg yearly income $117,000
Entry barriers Low

Microbiologist

A Microbiologist studies microorganisms and uses their knowledge to develop products such as vaccines or medications. You might focus on a particul...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

Research Scientist

A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Researcher

Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

About Central Queensland University

Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, CQUniversity Australia was granted full University status in 1992 and now has more than 30 000 students studying online and on-campus across Australia.

We have firmly established ourselves as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, and Townsville. Along with these campuses, the University also partners with several of Regional Universities Centres (RUC’s) in regional and remote parts of Australia.

In 2014, the University merged with CQ TAFE to bring together more than 175 years of combined experience in the delivery of education and training and establishing Queensland’s first comprehensive, dual sector university.

The University now delivers more than 250 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.

Study areas include apprenticeships, trades and training, business, accounting and law, creative, performing and visual arts, education and humanities, engineering and built environment, health, information technology and digital media, psychology, social work and community services, science and environment, and work and study preparation.

As a pioneer in the delivery of distance education, CQUniversity also continues to be a leader in this area with almost half of the current student cohort made up of students studying off-campus through online and mixed-mode delivery, many of whom are based in rural and remote areas.

After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, our university is also a renowned research institution in several key disciplines and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry.