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Bachelor of Science - SMAH (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

Understand our natural world. Investigate global issues. Develop research skills.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
90
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 094538K
UOW: 1786

Overview

Become an influential leader exploring the world of scientific discovery with an advanced degree that nurtures your passion for innovation.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) degree is for high-achieving students seeking a challenging but comprehensive education in science. As a Dean's Scholar you will be invited to participate in networking and mentoring opportunities, and you will undertake individual research subjects throughout your degree.

All scientists, regardless of their area of expertise, are ignited by a shared passion for pursuing new knowledge and tackling some of the world's most complex challenges. Through this degree students will participate in research experiences and an embedded honours year, positioning you for a career in many industries, and with the skills to build a better future.

Within this degree there are three major discipline areas to choose from:

  • Cell and molecular biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth sciences

The flexible structure of this degree means you can tailor the course to your interests, enabling you to select additional majors or minors to gain extra expertise and explore your passions. We can help you build the degree that’s right for you by providing career advice and guiding you through your study options to ensure you reach your career goals.

You will participate in practical classes in our purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility. in the Science Precinct of the Wollongong campus or out in the field, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers.

See the course handbook for more information.

Built into the fourth year of the course, the honours aspect of your degree requires you to undertake a substantial piece of original scientific research and, in some cases, advanced coursework in your major discipline, developing essential research skills alongside critical and integrative thinking.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Cell and Molecular Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Careers

  • Engineering Geologist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Field/Exploration Geologist
  • Geoarchaeologist
  • Geochemist
  • Geologist
  • Geophysics Technician
  • Geophysicist
  • Geoscience Technician
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Marine Scientist
  • Mine Site Geologist
  • National Parks Ranger
  • Palaeontologist
  • Pollution Control Officer
  • Research Scientist
  • Volcanologist
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$19176 (2025)$153408 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$19176 (2026)$153408 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

    Indicative enrolment

    The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

    Student profile

    This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2024.

    Student profile table
    Applicant background 2024 intake 2024 intake (%)
    Higher education study <5 <5
    Vocational education & training study 0 0%
    Work & life experience 0 0%
    Recent secondary education
    ATAR Only 0 0%
    ATAR plus additional criteria 0 0%
    Other criteria only (non-ATAR) <5 <5
    International students 0 0%
    All students 6 100%

    < 5: Number of students is less than 5
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

    ATAR profile

    This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

    ATAR profile table
    ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024 ATAR Selection Rank
    Highest rank to receive an offer <5 <5
    Median rank to receive an offer <5 <5
    Lowest rank to receive an offer <5 <5

    < 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

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    For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

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