This selective-entry, research-oriented honours degree is designed for highly-motivated students who want hands-on involvement in research projects. As an honours student, you have the opportunity to engage with research groups and provide support for their projects. It's also a pathway into higher degrees by research, such as a PhD. The first year provides a transformative learning experience, in which you will learn and explore core science concepts across physical, life, data and mathematical science disciplines and develop and strengthen key scientific and transferable skills that will underpin your future studies and careers.<br><br>This degree will provide you with the strong background in your discipline and in research practice needed for success in a higher degree. After graduating, you will also be qualified to work in a research support role in government, industry or academic research laboratories such as CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, Defence Science and Technology and ANSTO. Graduates will be prepared with the research skills and advanced knowledge needed to solve real-world problems.