Bsc vs Bsc Hons
A Bachelor’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree (Hons), are both academic degrees given to undergraduate students. Though these two are both academic degrees, they only have a very slight difference.
In many countries, the bachelor’s degree is differentiated as an ordinary, or pass degree, and honours degree. Britain, India, Canada, Sri lannka, Ireland and Australia are some of the countries where the Bachelors degree (Hons) are in vogue.
One cannot find much difference between a Bachelors of Science degree and a Bachelors of Science (Hons) degree. The Bsc and the BSc (Hons) takes almost the same time to complete. In some countries the Bsc (Hons) may take one more year than the Bsc to complete. Therefore, three years are needed to complete a Bsc degree, and four years for the completion of a Bsc (Hons) degree.
A student will have to write a dissertation for the completion of a Bsc (Hons) degree. On the other hand, this is not mandatory for a Bsc degree.
A Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree is considered to be superior to the Bachelor of Science degree. The Bsc (Hons) is considered to be, academically, more standard than the ordinary Bsc degree. Another thing is that a student can get Bsc degree more easily than a Bsc (Hons) degree.
One can also see that, in order to get a job, a Bsc (hons) degree is more beneficial than a Bsc degree. If two persons, one with a Bsc degree, and another with a Bsc (hons) degree, apply for a job, the candiate with the Bsc (Hons) degree will be given the first preference. Well, this is also the case when studying for a higher degree. A student with a Bsc (Hons) degree will always have the first preference, over that of a sudent with a Bsc degree.
Summary
1. One cannot find much difference between a Bachelors of Science degree and Bachelors of Science (Hons) degree.
2. Three years are needed to complete a Bsc degree, and four years for the completion of a Bsc (Hons) degree.
3. The Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree is considered to be superior to the Bachelor of Science degree.
4. The Bsc (Hons) is considered to be, academically, more standard than the ordinary Bsc degree.
5. A student will have to write a dissertation for the completion of a Bsc (Hons) degree. On the other hand, this is not mandatory for a Bsc degree.
6. A Bsc degree is easier to obtain than a Bsc (Hons) degree.
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now i am doing b.tech in ece (second semester) from ptu. i also want to do b.sc in physics , so can do it part time while doing b.tech from other university. please tell me about colleges in punjab (near hoshiarpur, jalandhar) on this matter .
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its not correct.there are bsc hons that dont require thesis
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it means what u want to say there is less scope in bsc prog can a student who is from bsc prog can’t crack enterance 4 msc in maths or physics
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Sir,
This is Raja babu . Sir i completed
Bsc(computers) degree in three years .
Now i want apply for CSIR . So
, please tell me i am eligible
for that entrance test or not?
thanking you sir
yours faithfully
B.Raja babu
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A dissertation is a long research based essay on a particular subject. For University students this is usually completed in their last year of University. A dissertation -which differs from a thesis- is usually 60 – 100 pages at a set font and type spacing (e.g. ariel, 12pt, single spacing), although the final product tends to be longer than 100 pages.
Note that this can change from course to course and from university to university
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Sir what does it mean that we have to dissertation for the completion of Bsc.hons. degree ?
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Dissertation means a thesis along with Viva Voce
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Also dissertation means a long essay like thesis report for doctorate or Philosophy educations
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Actually, for the Bsc (Hons) you will be required to produce a project or some form of a personal work, not necessarily a dissertation!
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I Samir sahu,studied in Bsc.(Pass) in KSUB college ,odisha.
So can I apply any job with other student…
Please tell me about…
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Not so correct….after spending 4 yrs after B.Sc(Hons.) even if you still don’t get job or are unemployed,then what’s the use of that bullshit Honours..?
Don’t underestimate the power of a B.Sc.
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I want to know that I should do bsc hons in which subject?
so that I have a much wider scope for jobs and futher admissions.
I am a medical student.
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i have also the same question in my mind so please tell me if you know something about this
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In my view u should go according to ur interest in particular sub and chem have more scop than bio field so u can go for chem
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Hello
Bsc (hons) maths means there is only maths subject or like normal bsc subjects are same (pcm)
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you can do b.sc.(Honors) with following subjects
1.Botany or
2.Zoology or
3.Chemistry or
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thanx for this ……..
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I m a +2nm stu in which subjectvivcan do bsc hons plz reply
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sir iam dng bi.p.c….i wish to study anthrapology in hyd…r dey any college in hyd whch provides diz course??if not how is sociology and biotechnology??which iz the best course in hyd whch has more job offer?and more income?thnk u
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Hello sir/mam,
I am mohit this year I am pas out from 12 board
I wish to take admission in Bsc
But I am confused which is better for me Bsc and BSc hons
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Can any one tell the gun shot difference of B.sc ,B.sc(hons)
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The “gun shot” is that BSc (Hons) is more intense, it takes a little more time, and is considered by employers to be of a higher standard than just BS/BSc.
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Sir,
i will hope to study bsc.software engineering degree in goverment univesity ,and after bsc degree can i do bsc(hons) degree ? how i develop degree bsc degree to bsc(hons) degree?
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The question ” what is the difference between B.Sc and B.Sc (Hons)” was not satisfactorily answered here in this article.
To provide an accurate and global answer, you will answer the question from this perspective:
What should a student do–either at the point of entry or in the course of his/her study–to obtain a B.Sc (Hons)?
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really help full article. i didnt need to open any other site and got all my answers in this. Thank u
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Finish the first sentence in the second paragraph! Ugh…
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Hello! Sir/Maim,I am student of B.A2nd year&next year I complet my final year with sociologoy&Hindi or sociologoy&History subjects so I want to know that how many master degree or courses can do with my B.A degree?
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Sir, I like to wrote CMI entrance exam. I have seen at CMI’s private blog that they offer only B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Math. So, I reffered here for my doubts. Thank you. Best Of Luck. Hatsoff . Jai Hind
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Sir ,
I am currently in 12th , with pcm with computer. I want to pursue b. Sc( hons) in geography , does it will create some problem for selection in good university.
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Can I do BCA, I have PCB and computer science and not maths?
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Hi,
I did a four year degree with thesis. My degree certificate mentioned as special degree( BSc SHS, specialized in SLT). And I have a first class. Therefore can I use BSc(Hons) instead of Special (Spp)? Could you please guide me!
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If am study bsc(Hons) can I eligible to compete IAS or IPS exams
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B.Sc with botany chemistry and microbiology are eligible for Kvs tgt science post. Pls answer my question.
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BSc (Hons) is really being awarded the degree at a higher (with honors) level than just a BSc (pass level). You can achieve either doing the same program.ie the higher your GPA then the closer you get to being awarded the BSc degree with Honors ie BSc(Hons).
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I’m from Sri Lanka and I did a BSc degree (not a honours one). But I did the final thesis and the viva voce as well.
So why my degree is not as valid as BSc (hons)?
I followed the exact same modules which Bsc (hons) has withings 3 years, 8/9 modules per semester. While BSc (hons) has only 3-5 modules per semester.
My point is, It is really unfair that I get lower chances with BSc(hons) graduates.
And is there any way I can upgrade my BSc into the same level as BSc hons?
Any exam or qualification at least?
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Honours B.SC is 4 years instead of 3 years on undergraduate degree.
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