Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)

The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) includes all the elements of the Bachelor of Science, together with formal training in leadership and persuasive communication, and hands-on practice in transforming an idea into a business or social enterprise. Fundamental to the course is an in-depth exploration of the big issues of our time. You will explore approaches and pathways to potential solutions, and think deeply about the qualities underpinning effective leadership and how to implement change. In your final year, you will partner with an external organisation and tackle a problem of real world significance. The course includes an internship - either domestic or international - that provides an experience of the world of work. This course is breaking new ground in science education in Australia. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to develop professional relationships and mentors with the science faculty alumni and the broader community. As a graduate of this course you will have access to all the traditional careers of science honours graduates, and also be well prepared for further studies. You will enter the workforce equipped to grow into a leader capable of exploiting science to address complex challenges. You will have the necessary knowledge and skills to be attractive to top management consultancies, businesses and institutions. Whatever path you decide to take, you will be able to use your broad-based training, learning and experiences as a launch pad to making significant contributions to improving the human condition.