BSc Hons and BSc General

What is the difference between B.Sc. Honors and B.Sc. General? In which subjects B.Sc. Honors is offered?

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The B.Sc. Honors is a three years degree program of science stream for developing advanced theoretical and research skills of students and provide a platform to students for good professional or academic career. This course is preferred by students who want to pursue Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy after graduation.

B.Sc. Honors provide degree in particular area of science and that will give best employment to the students.


The Bachelor of Science (general) is also a three year degree program which provides foundation knowledge to students for science based career. This program also has large number of career opportunity. Students have job opportunities in many areas like business, teaching, marketing, research, chemists, nurses, biologists, psychologists, teachers, lawyers, etc.

B.Sc. General provides education in every field of science. The filed of science is not specific, the syllabus contain all subjects of science and this program enhances student’s technical knowledge and problem solving skills.


The major differences between these two degrees are following-

• B.Sc. Honors is superior to the B.Sc. General.

• B.Sc. Honors degree will complete after student will have write a dissertation but for a B.Sc. General degree this is not required.


Subjects in which B.Sc. Honors is offered are following:

• B.Sc. Honors Bio-Chemistry
• B.Sc. Honors Zoology
• B.Sc. Honors Biomedical Sciences
• B.Sc. Honors Statistics
• B.Sc. Honors Chemistry
• B.Sc. Honors Computer Science
• B.Sc. Honors Botany
• B.Sc. Honors Physics
• B.Sc. Honors Mathematics

For B.Sc. Honors degree a candidate should have passed 12th with 55 to 60% with physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology as compulsory subjects.