Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) with the University of Melbourne, Australia

The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) is a four-year program offered by SR University in collaboration with The University of Melbourne where students complete 2 years at our campus (in India) and the other two at The University of Melbourne (in Australia). Students spend the last 2 years in the vibrant city of Melbourne. The degree integrates the four major disciplines of science (mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology) into a common unified curriculum for two years – taken in India – followed by a diverse choice of majors from science and an advanced specialized year of study which includes a minor research thesis. The final two years of study are completed in Melbourne.

Students will be equipped with a range of knowledge and skills to enhance and extend their science studies. The degree will provide flexible pathways to employment, research higher degrees, and many professional postgraduate programs.

What The University of Melbourne Delivers

Awards a Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) degree after 4th year

Curriculum design & development that runs at SR for the first 2 years

Last 2 years conducted at The University of Melbourne campus

Monitoring of learning outcomes and graduate attributes

What SR University Delivers

Selects & enrols students for The University of Melbourne program

Lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and on-site support provided for the first 2 years

Ongoing assessments such as practical reports and essays

Awards a Diploma in BSc degree after 2nd year

Eligibility

Eligibility to get into SR for years 1 & 2:
10+2 in any stream (with mathematics preferably) & minimum 70% marks
Conditions for transfer to The University of Melbourne at the end of year 2:
IELTS band score 6.5 at the end of year 2 at SR University
7.5 CGPA at the end of year 2 at SR University

Fee Structure

Institution Tuition Fee Hostel Fee
Years 1 & 2, SR University Rs 2.5 lacs/year Rs 1 lac/year
Years 3 & 4, The University of Melbourne Click Here

Future-Ready Majors

Students can choose subjects from a diverse range of majors like:

Agricultural Science Animal Health and Disease Animal Science and Management
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Cell and Developmental Biology Chemistry
Climate and Weather Ecosystem Science Food Science
Geography Immunology Infection and Immunity
Microbiology Neuroscience Pharmacology
Physics Plant Science

Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) is your first step towards a dream career in science. It can take you into a hospital, down a mine, behind the controls of a particle accelerator, out onto a coral reef, into an executive office… or into hundreds of other careers and fields. The choice is yours.

After graduating, you’ll have the breadth, depth and experience you need to join the workforce, or you could move on to graduate study.

For more information, read up on the  Bachelor of Science majors  to see which careers our students end up in.

Helping you into the workforce

There’s a reason The University of Melbourne is ranked in the top 10 universities worldwide for graduate employability*. While you’re at The UoM, they focus on helping you explore possible careers, build your professional confidence and make connections in your field.

Your opportunities include:

Completing an internship in a workplace for course credit

Learning from an industry professional in their mentoring program

Developing the skills you’ll need to find a job and impress employers in their career enrichment activities

Making connections in one of their many career advice and employer networking sessions.

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2021

Future-Ready Majors

Students can choose subjects from a diverse range of majors like:

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Ecosystem Science
Geography
Plant Science
Human Science
Genetics
Neuroscience
Cell and Development Biology
Climate and Weather
Food Science
Physics
Agriculture Science
Zoology
Data Science

Eligibility

Eligibility to get into SR for years 1 & 2:

10+2 in any stream (with mathematics preferably) & minimum 70% marks

Conditions for transfer to The University of Melbourne at the end of the year 2:

IELTS band score 6.5 at the end of year 2 at SR University

7.5 CGPA at the end of year 2 at SR University

Fee Structure

IELTS band score 6.5 at the end of year 2 at SR University

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Future-Ready Majors

Students can choose subjects from a diverse range of majors like

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Ecosystem Science

Geography

Plant Science

Human Science

Genetics

Neuroscience and more

Cell and Development Biology

Climate and Weather

Food Science

Physics

Agriculture Science

Zoology

Data Science

Key Facts

After completing their studies, Indian students will be awarded a BSc/B Tech from The University of Melbourne & SR University

Alternative Pathway for students who wish to make a selection from a diverse range of majors or complete further studies in Australia

In addition, students will get a pathway into Masters of PhD Programs

Eligibility

Eligibility to get into SR for years 1 & 2: 10+2 in any stream with mathematics & minimum 75% marks.

Conditions for transfer to The University of Melbourne at the end of the second year

IELTS band score 6.5 at end of year 2 at SR University

7.5 CGPA at the end of year 2 at SR University

Programs Offered

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Partnership Categories

Exchange Programs:

Accelerated Master's Programs

Intercultural Exchange Programs

Virtual Exchange Programs

Student Mobility Programs:

Exchange Student Programs

Study Abroad Programs

International Student Exchange Programs

Global Internship Programs

Experiential Learning Programs

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All you need to know

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FAQ

The University of Melbourne (UoM), ranked Australia's #1 and 13th globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), partners with SR University, India's No.1 State Private University in Telangana, India. In this unique 2+2 degree program, students complete the first two years at SR University before transitioning to The University of Melbourne for the final two years, gaining a world-class international education while staying close to home initially.

The program is unique as:

  • Students in India will study the UoM curriculum, taught by faculty trained by UoM faculty in year 1 & 2 of the program.
  • They will save on tuition fees as the fee in India for the first two years is approximately one-third of the UoM international tuition fee. Additionally, they'll save on boarding and lodging costs for two years.
  • By studying locally, students also can mature academically and personally, gaining a deeper understanding of applied education before transferring as a group for further success overseas.
  • Students will receive mentorship or co-teaching from international faculty at SR University, ensuring a high-quality education experience.
  • Our infrastructure and technology mirror The University of Melbourne, a testament to our commitment to providing a world-class education. SR University has built a separate building with new classrooms and collaborative spaces.
  • Unlike other dual-degree programs in the country, a separate set of best teachers and researchers have been hired to teach the cohort of students under this program, at SR University.

This is a twinning arrangement where students receive a Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) degree upon completing four years of study awarded by The University of Melbourne. Additionally, they have the option to either receive a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons) from SR University.

The University of Melbourne degree: Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) - abbreviated as BSc Adv. (Hons) is a four-year program of 400 credit points in The University of Melbourne system. It consists of:

  • 200 points of Advanced Standing for the two years of BSc (Blended) syllabus completed in India, and
  • 200 points for the two years of study completed at The University of Melbourne.

It is not mandatory to have Mathematics as a subject in +2. However, students who have not studied Math in +2 must enroll in The UoM’s online, 6-week bridge program for Mathematics. The approximate cost of the same will be AUD 900. Apart from the online, The UoM synchronous lectures, SR University mathematics professors will hold regular tutorials to help students master the subject.

The University of Melbourne policy requires students to complete at least 50% of their study at Melbourne. Consequently, students in B.Sc. Adv. (Hons) program must complete both Years 3 and 4 to be awarded the University of Melbourne degree, i.e., there is no exit pathway with a University of Melbourne degree at the end of year 3. If a student who completes Years 1 and 2 in India is unable to transfer to Melbourne due to personal or other circumstances, SR University will offer the below exit options:

  • Internal transfer to SR University’s in-house program to complete a 3-year Bachelor of Science or 4-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree.
  • External transfer to another institution to complete a degree awarded by that institution* (e.g. a B.Sc. degree in other universities in the UK, USA, Australia, or others). *Please check with the receiving institution regarding the acceptance of credits earned at SR University.
  • Exit with a two-year Diploma of Science qualification from SR University.

To apply for this program, contact the program advisor, Anitha G P, Director of International Programs, please call 7386827776 or email anitha.gp@sru.edu.in

Yes, prospective students are welcome to meet with faculty members or the program advisor to discuss program requirements, research opportunities, and academic interests. SR University’s campus is open for on-site visits Monday to Saturday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

To schedule an appointment with the program advisor, Anitha G P, Director of International Programs, please call 7386827776 or email anitha.gp@sru.edu.in.

The first cohort will only have an intake of 30 students. Therefore, it is best to fill out the application at the earliest, but before 15th June 2025. It is important to check the university's official website or contact the admissions office for the most accurate information.

The fees for the first two years at the SR University campus are already subsidized. There are no scholarships available for the first two years at SR University. However, scholarships are available for your studies in Australia.

For more information on scholarships, please refer to the following:

For accessing internship opportunities at The UoM as an international student, we encourage you to reach out to their student support teams – https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/international-student-support.

You will get a conditional letter of acceptance from The University of Melbourne at the very onset of the program. The letter will mention your acceptance into their program based on your academic performance or minimum GPA requirement at SR University in the first two years, among other conditions. You will be accorded 100% credits for prior learning at our university. Based on that and other transfer conditions, you will be eligible to transfer after two years.

You may transfer by fulfilling the specified pathway requirements and obtaining your study permit from the appropriate visa authorities. SR University will facilitate filing your study permit request with the competent visa/immigration authorities. However, it's important to note that we have no control or influence over the decision of visa authorities regarding your study permit application. For more information on study permits, you can refer to the official website of the Australian government: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500.

This program is designed as a 2+2 program, which means that SR University can initiate your transfer to UoM only after you have completed two years of study with us.

Year 1 and Year 2 Program:

  • Licensed Syllabus is mandatory for all students.
  • In addition, students must complete one English language (or other language or culture) subject (based on IELTS) in each of Year 1 and Year 2. These will be credited towards the Melbourne requirements for breadth study.
  • The majority of the curriculum for years 1 and 2 is mandatory for all students. This includes:
    • The lecture course content for math, physics, chemistry, and biology.
    • Six practical classes in each of physics, chemistry, and biology.
    • One computation subject in each of years 1 and 2.
    • One English language (or other language or culture) subject (based on IELTS).
  • Time allocated as flexible timetabling can be used by SR University at discretion & may include extra practical in areas of the student’s major discipline or institutional specialty, or extra discipline subjects.

Year 3 and Year 4 Program:

  • 1 subject = 12.5 credit points
  • Each year Level consists of 100 credit points (=8 subjects)
  • Students typically study four subjects per main semester in Melbourne, but some subjects may be available over the shorter winter and summer semesters.
  • Students must complete a Major (4×12.5 credit point subjects) selected from those available in the Melbourne Bachelor of Science for which the Program Students have completed the prerequisite study. This may mean that some Majors available to Bachelor of Science students may not be available to Program Students without some additional Level 2 study.
  • 2×12.5cp subjects chosen from Level 3 science electives to meet the requirements of 75 points Level 3 science electives (combined with 50pt major above).
  • 2×25cp subjects chosen from Level 2/3 subjects available as breadth in the Melbourne Bachelor of Science.
  • 75 credit points chosen from a range of Level 9 subjects for which the Program Student has completed the prerequisite study. These subjects will be cognate with the student's Major.
  • In some instances, and with permission of the Program Director, Program Students may replace up to 25cp of Level 9 study with additional Level 3 study to expand their knowledge base in preparation for further study.
  • A minor thesis research project component (normally 10,000-12,000 words).
  • To complete the degree, students must complete 400 credit points in total, including the Year 1 & Year 2 Program at SR University.

The annual fee at SR University, including Tuition, hostel & exam fee is INR 8.7 lacs for year 1, INR 9.1 lacs for year 2 (5% annual increase in fee). Additionally, in case the student has not studied mathematics in +2, they will be required to enroll in UoM’s online, 6-weeks bridge program for mathematics. The approximate cost of the same will be AUD 900.

The tuition fees at UoM are subject based, which means you’ll pay according to subjects you are studying, not your degree. The exact cost of your degree depends on the type and number of subjects you take. The current tuition fees for international students can be viewed on the link below: go.unimelb.edu.au/6nv8.

Please note that while UoM offers various scholarships for international students, you will be required to visit the UoM website and actively seek them and apply for the same. For more details visit the following link: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/.

There are a range of expenses (other than the tuition fee) that you will need to be mindful of when budgeting for your overseas study. These may include:

  • Comprehensive Travel & Health insurance fees
  • Flights and in-country transport costs
  • Accommodation (on or off-campus) fees
  • Daily living expenses
  • Spending money

At SR University, fees are usually payable twice a year before the start date of the study period (e.g., Semester 1 or Semester 2).

For information about your fees at The University of Melbourne, please visit:

Please note the following:

  • In Australia, you can work up to 40 hours every 2-week period once your course starts.
  • You can work full-time if you are on a scheduled break, such as winter and summer holidays, or a fall or spring trimester break.
  • You must be a full-time student both before and after the break to work full-time.
  • You cannot work during the break that comes before you start your very first school semester in Australia.

Yes. Separate hostels for boys and girls are available for the first two years of this program at SR University.

For Australia, you can explore the following links:

Further, there is a comprehensive page that captures information called STOP1. This is a support service for new students and very useful information can be found here:

You can apply for an education loan once you have the offer letter from SR University. The offer letter is a document that you can provide as a supporting document to the bank while applying for an Education loan.

Visa cannot be guaranteed by SR University or The University of Melbourne. Generally, if applicants have filled the application properly and have furnished the right documents, then visa acceptance rates are very high.