Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (BAppSc(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2005
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
Additional application information
Domestic students and international students who wish to study from their home country, may enrol in external mode. A short period of time on campus may be required to complete the external program and this will be negotiated with the Head of School upon enrolment.
It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the Internet.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture&Vet Sci.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science
Email: nravs.enquiries@uqg.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2005
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
CRICOS Code: 067616C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)?
The Honours program is designed to build on the knowledge of science, technology and management that students have developed in their pass degree and in the areas of their chosen field. Students undertake an Honours project to research and report on a defined topic in their field. Available plans include animal production; the equine industry; parks and wildlife management; plants; food science and the environment.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage over the year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
Additional application information
Domestic students and international students who wish to study from their home country, may enrol in external mode. A short period of time on campus may be required to complete the external program and this will be negotiated with the Head of School upon enrolment.
It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the Internet.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Applied Science with a GPA of at least 5.0 or satisfy the Executive Dean that the student is suitably qualified to undertake honours.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 067616C
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
Careers
The Honours program prepares students for careers in government, scientific and technical research and policy development within the related field of study.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics Inc
- Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
- Australasian Equine Science Association
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Horticulture
- Australian Mammal Society
- Australian Rangeland Society
- Australian Society of Animal Production
- Australian Society of Horticultural Science
- Australasian Wildlife Management Society
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Environment Institute of Australia
- Nutrition Society of Australia
- Parks and Leisure Australia
- The Wildlife Society
Program rules for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student for the degree with honours is required to obtain #16 comprising -
- an approved Research Methodology course (#2), if deemed necessary;
- one Honours Research Project from Part A of the Honours List; and
- the balance of courses from Part B of the Honour List or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
