Offered By	ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Duration	4 years full-time
Minimum	192 units
Academic Contact	phb.science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	4660HPHB
CRICOS Code	043746B
UAC Code	130004(Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons))
Areas of Interest	Science

The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), PhB (Hons), is an exciting research-focused degree at ANU. The PhB (Hons) in Science is for intellectually ambitious students who want to study at the highest level. Every student receives intensive individual attention and is supported by their mentor.

The PhB (Hons) degree is extremely flexible in its structure with the program of study determined each year in collaboration with an academic supervisor. One quarter of the studies, in the first three years, consists of individually tailored Advanced Studies specifically designed to provide students with a strong base in research. These courses may consist of a reading course with a world-leading scientist or joining a research team to assist in the advance of knowledge. The fourth year is an Honours year centred around one of the science disciplines. It is possible, by taking Advanced Studies in breaks, to accelerate the program to complete in 3.5 years.

After completion of each 48 units towards the degree, the PhB Committee will determine whether the level of performance is sufficient to remain in the degree program. It is possible to transfer to another undergraduate degree program in Science and receive credit for work successfully completed in the PhB. To remain enrolled in the PhB (Hons) degree, students must maintain an average mark of 80 percent in science courses each semester.

To qualify for the degree the Honours year must be completed with first class honours.

Two referee reports are used in the selection of students and must be submitted by November 30 in the year of application. Click here to access the forms. A quota can apply and interviews and school recommendations may also be used in the selection of students.

You need to list the PhB (Hons) degree as first preference through the University Admissions Centre to be considered for admission.  Students who have completed one or two semesters of tertiary study in science can apply for transfer into the PhB (Hons) degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	99
QLD Band	1
International Baccalaureate	41

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

There are no formal program prerequisites and many first-year science courses assume little specific knowledge. The exceptions are:

- For many of the biology majors, chemistry is a requirement, therefore it is recommended that students have at least an ACT minor (but preferably a major) in chemistry, or successful completion of a bridging course in chemistry, or multistrand science in NSW, or equivalent. Chemistry is essential for all later-year courses in the biological streams of biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology and immunology, molecular genetics, animal and human physiology, and some parts of botany and neuroscience. A bridging course is available in February details can be obtained through science.enquiries@anu.edu.au

- CHEM1101: At least an ACT minor (but preferably a major) in Chemistry, or successful completion of a bridging course in chemistry, or multistrand science in NSW, or equivalent, is required. Chemistry is essential for all later-year courses in chemistry. A bridging course is available in February details can be obtained through science.enquiries@anu.edu.au

- MATH1003: Assumed knowledge: ACT Mathematical Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent

- MATH1005: ACT Mathematical Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent

- MATH1013: A satisfactory pass in ACT Specialist Mathematics Major - Minor or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent. Students with a good pass in ACT Mathematical Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent will be considered

- MATH1115: A satisfactory pass in ACT Specialist Mathematics double major or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or equivalent. Students with excellent marks in either ACT Specialist Mathematics major-minor or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent may be permitted to enrol

- PHYS1101: There is a corequisite of MATH1013/1115. See the entries above. There is no formal physics prerequisite but preparation is assumed and recommended. Recommended preparation is - NSW: a high standard in 2 unit physics or a multistrand science; ACT: a high standard in physics (major).

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.