Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)

About the course

Build advanced scientific capability through an elite honours program combining deep discipline study with broad scientific literacy. You’ll develop strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills while learning alongside high-achieving peers. The degree includes substantial research training and a full-year research project with leading scientists, plus flexibility to choose from many majors and minors. This Bachelor (Honours) in sciences is designed for research and industry pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across research and development, government and science-driven industries such as health, environment and finance. The program’s intensive research training and full-year project support progression into laboratory, field, data and policy-focused work, and strengthen competitiveness for higher research study. It also provides a strong foundation for pathways such as PhD study and other professional graduate options. This Bachelor (Honours) in sciences supports careers in research and industry.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)