Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at Griffith University runs across four years and takes place on the Brisbane campus. It’s built for students who want to extend themselves well beyond a standard science degree, with emphasis on both deep disciplinary knowledge and advanced research skills. You’ll learn through a mix of classroom study, laboratory work, and individual research, gaining access to industry-relevant tools and approaches within fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or environmental science.

Australian honours degrees typically add a final year focused on a research thesis or capstone project. Throughout this degree, you’ll complete set units of study, each contributing credit points towards graduation, covering scientific theory, experimentation, data analysis, and science communication. In your honours year, you’ll undertake a significant independent research project under academic supervision, building the kind of experience sought in both research and technical roles.

For students interested in engaging with the Australian research community or local industries, this course opens doors to placements and hands-on work experience, where available and relevant. These practical components let you apply your scientific knowledge in authentic settings, helping you make connections in Brisbane’s science sector and beyond. Work rights for international students allow you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and graduates in eligible disciplines may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for further professional experience in Australia.

This programme suits those with strong academic performance and a genuine enthusiasm for scientific research and problem-solving. It is well-matched to students considering careers as scientists or who are thinking of going on to postgraduate research. Please check Griffith University's official sources to confirm details about majors, units, and entry requirements.

• Research scientist or technician (government, private sector, or universities)
• Laboratory manager in environmental, medical, or industrial labs
• Science policy advisor (government agencies or NGOs)
• Scientific consultant (engineering, environmental management, biotechnology)
• Higher degree research student (PhD programmes in Australia)
• Technical officer in health, agriculture, or energy sectors