Contribute to world class research by completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE. Position yourself with advanced science knowledge in an era of rapid change. Our honours course goes beyond the normal practical and field training and provides you with a wide range of cross-disciplinary applied research opportunities to foster your development as a skilled research professional.

We offer a range of majors spanning the pure and applied sciences, working with UNE’s internationally recognised research disciplines. Our flexible, innovative learning environment equips you with advanced discipline knowledge and skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Career opportunities in science are diverse and rapidly evolving. The Australian Government forecasts strong growth in many fields in which critical thinking and problem solving with advanced scientific knowledge is crucial. These include environmental science, intelligence and policy analysis, the natural and physical sciences, and research and development.

UNE’s Bachelor of Science with Honours provides you with specialist knowledge in your chosen scientific discipline equipped with in-demand research skills. Our course provides a pathway for enhanced technical and research careers in industry, government, universities and research organisations.

For example, you could consider opportunities in:

• research and education in the university sector
• government science agencies such as CSIRO and ANSTO
• local government and regulation
• non-governmental organisations
• research and development in industry
• policy development in science, health and technology
• science writing and communication
• business and consultancy.