ObjectivesThe Honours year program involves a research project and associated report, together with seminars and reading list examinations in advanced instrumental methods and in the specialised field of the project. Graduates with Bachelor of Science, School of Chemical and Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, who have a GPA of 5, or better, may apply for entry into the honours degree program. Graduates from other institutions who meet the entry requirements are welcome to apply for admission to the program. Final acceptance is dependant upon finding a supervisor and a suitable topic. Recommended study schedules can be obtained from your program coordinator.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) (Honours)
Course description
About Science
Scientists study natural phenomena of every imaginable sort - from the physical to the biological to the social. Science studies at CQUniversity includes biological sciences, chemical sciences, biotechnology, marine ecology, mathematics and physics.
If you're interested in the fundamental questions of life, and in using your knowledge to make sure the quality of our environment is improved and our lives safe and healthy, a degree in science may be for you.
Career Opportunities
An honours degree provides the opportunity to continue undergraduate studies at a higher level, specialising in a particular area of interest. An honours degree is a rigorous and scholarly program of further study, which develops a student's ability to generate new knowledge and distil new ideas out of existing knowledge. Candidates with honours are particularly sought after by employers and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities. It can also provide a pathway to research higher degree study. Completing an honours degree involves an additional full-time year of study (or the equivalent) following completion of a bachelor program, or alternatively additional study with a research element included in the final year or years of a bachelor program.
Program Structure
Students must complete 48 units of credit as outlined.
Full-time program
Course Code Course Name
CHEM19074 Chemistry Honours A
CHEM19075 Chemistry Honours B
Part-time program
Course Code Course Name
CHEM19081 Chemistry Honours P/T A1
CHEM19082 Chemistry Honours P/T A2
CHEM19083 Chemistry Honours P/T B1
CHEM19084 Chemistry Honours P/T B2