Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Biological Sciences)

Why choose this course?

QUT’s new Bachelor of Science (Advanced) will give you the passport to an international research career with an internationally recognised qualification.

This course is designed for those who have a passion for scientific inquiry and seek to pursue a career in scientific research. You’ll have successfully completed Year 12 Mathematical Methods and biological science subject. By meeting these prerequisites, you’ll be able to bypass general science units to get straight into your area of passion - in this case biology.

You'll receive a strong foundation in the core biological sciences such as physiology, genetics, zoology, plant sciences and microbiology. It is designed to be hands on, to develop problem-solving skills through active learning, and to give an early appreciation of the way that many disciplines can be brought to bear on a problem.

This course is exclusively offered to a small cohort of high-achieving, driven students. This means you’ll receive dedicated support and opportunities, within that community of practice. You’ll study alongside other like-minded students, with leading QUT researchers in the labs and facilities; and immerse yourself in real-world research from your first year – with authentic research environments and projects. You’ll engage with the science research community and participate in QUT’s Science Research Symposium from your first year of studies – where scientific work is presented, critiqued and questioned.

You’ll have a personal desire to extend your studies in science through participation in extracurricular activities (for example, Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES), industry placements and research assistant positions), and you’ll be keen to take opportunities to continue your research career beyond undergraduate study.

Real-world learning

Research is the practice of science, and this course has been designed to give you access to authentic research environments, using state-of-the-art research facilities in cutting-edge research contexts from your first year. You'll receive mentoring from academic staff, existing HDR students and higher-level students in the Advanced Science program.

You'll receive an early entry into the QUT Science Research Community, which brings the opportunity to develop professional networks and connectedness to both your peers and potential employers. Your involvement in the student-led organisation of a research symposium will provide an authentic work-integrated learning (WIL) experience, and link to cutting edge research, not just at QUT but in a national and global context. You'll engage with current research, emerging topics and will experience the impact of scientific research on everyday life.

You will have opportunities to undertake embedded WIL experiences or internships throughout your studies, engaging with research groups, industry partners and translational research.

Learn from the best

QUT has a strong reputation for providing real-world courses with real-world outcomes. This isn’t just about securing a job – it’s about giving you the skills and knowledge you need to change the world and make a difference.

Our teaching teams are experts in scientific research, including climate change, food security, biodiversity, renewable energies - the current and emerging issues in science. This means you have access to the leaders in scientific research, both as lecturers and as mentors.