Major versus Honours in Science

[Kajak]

Hey everyone

So I'm nearing the end of my university career, and looking to the future, I realized that I can either graduate with a major or honours in Chemistry, in almost the same amount of time - 36 versus 49 credit hours.

So, basically, while the Honours will cost me 2K more in tuition (which I can afford) + opportunity costs (13 credits being most of a semester), is it worth the extra time versus effort? I realize this is a personal decision, but does anyone in the field know whether a the Honours helps at all w/r/t job prospects, entry salaries/promotion potential, etc?

I suddenly remember Gibonius saying something like you'll need a MSc or PhD if you want to do anything fun or make decent money, and the Honours should be able to help with getting into one of those programs, correct?

 

[bringusingoodale]

I've never heard of this? What country is this in? Usually in the States you major in Chemistry and get an honors mention on degree for keeping excellent academic record.

 

[Kajak]

Canada.

For us, an honours is an extra semester, which includes an undergraduate research "thesis". We use "First Class With Distinction" and "With Distinction" to denote various GPAs (A average, "closer to an A- than a B+" average)