biological sciences HONOURs 2014 - The University of Sydney
biological sciences HONOURs 2014 - The University of Sydney
biological sciences HONOURs 2014 - The University of Sydney
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8<br />
How do I<br />
qualify for<br />
Honours?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science requires that to enrol in an Honours unit<br />
<strong>of</strong> study you must have satisfied all the requirements for a pass<br />
degree and be considered by the Head <strong>of</strong> School to have the<br />
required aptitude and knowledge for Honours. In the School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Biological Sciences, the Head’s decision is based on advice<br />
given by the Honours Executive Committee. A prospective<br />
student should have:<br />
––<br />
a major in one <strong>of</strong> the Life Sciences (not necessarily Biology);<br />
––<br />
an average grade <strong>of</strong> at least a Credit in 12 or more credit<br />
points <strong>of</strong> Senior Life Sciences subjects;<br />
––<br />
a minimum WAM (weighted average mark) <strong>of</strong> 65 for all<br />
Intermediate and Senior units <strong>of</strong> study attempted; and<br />
––<br />
you must have a provisional acceptance <strong>of</strong> project<br />
supervision by at least one academic (School enrolment<br />
form).