BH101 - Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar)(Honours)
Plan: BH101ES - Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar, Environmental Science) (Honours)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar, Environmental Science) (Honours)
Award abbreviation: BSc(Dean's ScholarESci)(Hons)
Total credit points: 384
Career: UGRD
Duration: 4 years full-time (International), 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time (Domestic)
Location: City Campus; some option courses in Bundoora
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 010000
CRICOS code: 0100985
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar, Environmental Science) (Honours) is a research-oriented, four-year undergraduate program in science which includes an integrated Honours year. After graduating from this program, you will be qualified to apply your advanced knowledge and research capability in your chosen discipline to professional work or further learning. This program is a preferred pathway into higher degrees by research such as a PhD program.
The program is designed to produce graduates with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in Earth system processes, especially the hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere and the impacts of humans on our environment. On graduation, you will have gained extensive fieldwork experience and demonstrated your work-readiness by completion of capstone and work integrated learning courses that require you to work in multidisciplinary teams and learn to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
You will complete a minor in either Environmental Biology or Environmental Chemistry and will either specialise in, or develop breadth across, the other available minors, including Geosciences (Environmental Engineering) and Geospacial Sciences.
The capstone experience for this program consists of ONPS2663 Science Honours Project 1, ONPS2452 Science Honours Project 2, ONPS2454 Science Honours Project 3 and ONPS2456 Science Honours Project 4. The honours project is a culmination and application of knowledge and skills from your prior studies. Regular interactions with your supervisor(s) will allow you to obtain technical advice, plan and carry out an advanced project and get feedback on your progress. You will propose solutions to real world problems using the knowledge and competencies acquired during your program.
Our graduates are therefore well prepared for the types of postions available in workplaces such as in environmental consultancies, government agencies, resource management, research, education and in the mining / manufacturing industries.
While most courses in the program are delivered on campus at the Melbourne city campus, some courses may also be available at the Bundoora campus, while others are delivered online.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation agreements between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
If you have completed the first year of the BP192 Bachelor of Environmental Science undergraduate program or an equivalent program with a GPA of at least 3.5, you will be eligible to apply for transfer into the second year of the BSc(Dean’s Scholar, Environmental Sci)(Hons) program.
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program.
This program is a preferred pathway into higher degree by research programs such as PhD and Masters by research programs. Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including the Master of Environmental Science and Technology (MC191).
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Very Important: This plan is being phased out.
BH101ES - Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar)(Honours) plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 2 2022.
This program is intended for capable and highly motivated students who want research training through hands on participation in research projects throughout the program. The number of places in the program is limited so entry is competitive. Prior tertiary study must show evidence of academic success.
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4— a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language
For international students, a minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not accredited by an external body, however as a graduate of this program you will be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. You can also join as an undergraduate student member, which give you access to a range of benefits, including industry mentoring.
This program has a Industry Advisory Committee comprised of external members drawn from a diverse external industry base and institutions. These provide opportunities for networking and are a useful link in ensuring that the teaching material and student capabilities remain close to the needs to future employers. In addition, the academic area of biology has a number of industry contacts, relationships and adjunct professors who can help students with their study as well as offer advice on professional careers.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.
Electronic courseware is available for many courses, and extensive use is made of the RMIT web-based learning environment
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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