Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Course Overview
The B.Sc. (Hons) is a research Honours degree. Through a mentoring relationship, research students develop skills in analysis and presentation.
The B.Sc. (Hons) will attract students from a range of backgrounds and allow students to undertake research on the campus utilising its natural resources as well as supporting environmental projects. Areas studied would involve one or more of the following:
- a systems approach to understanding the present and past interactions between the processes operating in the lithosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, and the perturbations of these systems by extraterrestrial influences
- the scientific study of surface and near-surface physical, chemical, biological and anthropogenic processes operating on the Earth
- modelling environmental phenomena
- problem-solving related to environmental phenomena
- the history of the Earth in the context of the period of human occupancy
- the monitoring and management of natural and human-induced environmental changes
- scientific examination of the implications of sustainability and sustainable development
At the end of the B.Sc. (Hons) programme graduates will:
- have gained significant understanding in one or more of the areas listed above
- demonstrate skill in critical evaluation through the planning and execution of a piece of scientific research;
- demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and be capable of using their powers of observation, analysis and imagination to make decisions in the light of uncertainty;
- Be aware of areas for future research related to the topic.
Who should do this course?
This course will allow the student to focus on research in a specific field in readiness for professional service.
Practical Experience
The degree is a research based qualification.
Course Length
1 year full time study
Offered At
Koiari Park Campus, Port Moresby, PNG
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in this area are limitless. Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science can lead to a wide range of employment opportunities in industry, research, national institutes as well as academia.
Entry Requirements
A relevant Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7
Scholarship Opportunities
PAU students have available a number of scholarship opportunities for this course. Full details of all scholarships that are available at PAU are available on the Scholarships Information page.
Further Study Options
Students who have completed this course successfully have a number of opportunities for further study and advancement. Please contact the university for more details about common options.
Fee Details
Course fee information is available from the Financial Information page.
Application Form
Application forms for this course are available from the Applications page.
Further Information
For further information on the course, its content and application costs and requirements, please contact:
The Registrar
Pacific Adventist University
Private Mail Bag
Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea
Email: information@pau.ac.pg
Tel: (675) 3280200
Fax: (675) 3281257
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Last Updated: 7 May, 2010