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Bachelor of Science (Honours)

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.

Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:

In-depth knowledge and ability appropriate to undertake further study and research in a field of science.
Ability to develop, conduct and manage a research project.
Critically and independently reflect and analyse project results.
Ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and substantial written format.
Ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.
Awareness of professional practice in the relevant discipline and an understanding, appreciation and respect for appropriate conduct and practice.

Campus Information

Newcastle - Callaghan

The University of Newcastle's main campus at Callaghan is only 12 kilometres from beaches and the heart of Newcastle - a city named as one of the world's top 'Smart Cities' to watch in 2017 by Global magazine National Geographic Traveler.

Central Coast

UON Central Coast is proud to celebrate over 25 years of world-class teaching, learning and research in our region. During this time, a strong community of career-ready students has flourished, with the campus shaping graduates into key members of our local area - and the world. Situated just two minutes from the M1 Pacific Motorway, UON Central Coast is conveniently located and provides a range of flexible courses to suit a busy, modern lifestyle.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career-ready placements mean real on-the-job experience for our students. These powerful experiences happen in partnership with industry, community, and government. It helps our students forge strong relationships that prepare them not only for their future workplace, but also for life after they graduate.

Opportunity identified

Career-ready placement enquiry submitted through online form, email or phone call.

Connection facilitated

Enquiry forwarded and introduction made to appropriate academic contact.

Student selection

Student selection process undertaken to match appropriate student to the opportunity.

Induction and commencement

Placement documents submitted, student induction completed and placement commences.

Support and review

Ongoing support provided by the university and placement review.

The University is committed to developing work-ready graduates through a variety of career-ready placement activities.

Workplace immersion

Students take on experiences relevant to the studies ‘in the workplace’ of the placement organisation, under the guidance of a placement supervisor (e.g. internships and clinical placements).

Industry impact

Students collaborate on industry-linked projects, working to produce specific deliverables for the partner organisation, who acts as a mentor and client, under the supervision of the University.

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

?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.

Undergraduate admissions: Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 or equivalent. Students should have completed at least one year of full time study at a university or other institution of higher education.

IELTS

6.0

(No subtest below 6.0)

TOEFL iBT

64 - 78

No subtest below:

R: 13 - 18
L: 12 - 19
S: 18 - 19
W: 21 - 23

Duolingo English Test (DET)

110

PTE Academic

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Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia