Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

Course Overview Launch your career in advanced scientific research and innovation with UNSW's Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours). More rigorous than a standard science degree, this prestigious program combines intensive scientific training with hands-on research experience and an embedded honours year, preparing you for leadership roles in science and technology. Unlike the Bachelor of Science, this advanced science degree emphasises research skills from your first year. Key Program Highlights You'll work directly with leading scientists on real research projects, access state-of-the-art laboratories and develop advanced analytical capabilities through specialised coursework. The program's built-in honours year ensures you graduate with a higher qualification, giving you a competitive edge in research-focused careers or a pathway to PhD studies. With majors spanning physical, natural and human sciences, you can shape your degree around your interests while building core research capabilities. All scientists, no matter their field of expertise, are united by a shared passion for pursuing new knowledge and improving our understanding of the world. Through immersive research experiences and an embedded honours year, this degree will position you as a leader in your field and empower you to build a better future.