Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title | Stream title |
|---|---|---|
| BHSCIENH-02 | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
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2 Attendance pattern
0.
Candidates must complete the requirements for the Honours course full-time over two consecutive semesters. If the School is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt Honours course on a full time basis and if the Dean so recommends, permission may be granted to undertake Honours part-time over four consecutive semesters.
3 Admission to candidature
(1)
Admission to the Honours program is by permission of the Associate Dean on advice from the administering School after the completion of all of the following requirements:
(a)
a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) including at least one major or program, or equivalent studies at another institution.
(b)
a WAM of at least 65.0 in units of study, and a major or study of equivalent depth in the area of the proposed Honours subject area; or a credit average in 48 credit points in 2000-level and above units of study relevant to the Honours subject area, as determined by the School concerned.
2 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours), a student must successfully complete 48 credit points of 4000-level or above units of study in a single subject area.
(2)
The Honours subject areas and units of study for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) are listed in Table A for the Bachelor of Science.
3 Award of the degree
(1)
The Honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Coursework Policy 2022 and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.