Satisfy your brilliance and curiosity with an undergraduate research-focused degree. The Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) or PhB is a unique program that allows intellectually ambitious students to explore their interests, develop research skills and have one-on-one mentoring by leading academics… all while enjoying the camaraderie of a group of like-minded and social students. The four year PhB program is designed with flexibility in mind - each PhB program is as individual as you are. Each year, you will work with your mentor to tailor a program you will find stimulating and challenging. This includes the option to explore disciplines outside of science. You’ll also study individually tailored Advanced Studies courses to provide you with a strong base in research. Whether that be a reading course with a world-leading scientist or a globally recognized expert on the Asia Pacific region, or joining a research team to get 'hands-on' experience. In your final year you will put this knowledge into practice by undertaking a research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Employment Opportunities The PhB (Hons) is an ideal path to take if you are already aiming for a career in research, but it is equally good if you decide to enter the workforce directly, as you will not only have gained the academic and generic skills normally obtained within an undergraduate degree but will have gained highly marketable skills in independent research, oral and written communication and teamwork. Through the PhB (Hons), it is possible to specialize in areas as diverse as the science disciplines of astrophysics, bioinformatics, biomedical science, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental science, geography, geology, human sciences, life sciences, materials science, mathematical physics, mathematics, medical sciences, microbiology and parasitology, molecular biology, neuroscience, physics, psychology, software engineering, zoology. Students interested in Asia and the Pacific studies can focus on a wide range of areas including Asia pacific security, Asia pacific politics, Asian history, Asian languages, inter-Asian cultural studies, northeast Asian studies, pacific studies, peace, conflict & war, south Asian studies, and southeast Asian studies. Learning Outcomes Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge in educational and professional contexts: Develop and use a range of skills and methods to identify, analyze and respond to complex problems and issues; Identify and apply various research concepts, methodologies and methods Work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives; Negotiate research projects considering their academic relevance, possible academic contributions, and ethical implications; Source and critically analyze research literature related to their topics of interest and research; Appraise concepts and arguments related to their topics of interest and research; Convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways; Develop high level project management skills as support for independent study; and Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.