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Bachelor of Science (Honours)


  • The University of Newcastle
  • Course CRICOS Code:000738B
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.197
  • Course Duration:1 year
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

The program can be completed over one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Courses are offered on a semester basis, i.e. two semesters per year. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is offered at Callaghan and Ourimbah Campuses. Please note that specialisations are not available at both campuses. The specialisations of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, and Physics are available to students at the Callaghan campus. The Marine Science and Sustainable Resource Management specialisations are available at the Ourimbah campus only. The Psychology specialisation is available at both the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses. The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved sequence in Psychology is no longer available in this program. If you have a 3 year APAC accredited psychology qualification please apply for the accredited Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Science
Faculty Faculty of Sciences
Qualification Level Honours Degrees
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 40,390
Course Duration 1 year
Campus(es) Newcastle

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English Requirements IELTS overall minimum - 6.0 IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO