The true difference between BSc and BSc Hons lies in the university or the country that offers the degree. This is said because you will see that some countries such as England offer the title BSc Hons even for a general science degree. Some countries do not. For example, in Australia to have the title BSc Hons you have to study for four to five years, depending on your study stream.

• BSc stands for Bachelor of Science. BSc Hons stand for Bachelor of Science Honours.
• A Bachelors degree BSc is generally considered an ordinary pass degree and BSc Hons is looked upon as an extraordinary degree.
• BSc Hons is supposed to have a heavier syllabus than BSc.
• Some countries offer the title Hons for a general BSc that lasts for only three years. However, in some countries such as Scotland, to be eligible for a degree that has the title BSc Hons, you should study for four years.
• A regular BSc degree takes three to four years for the candidate to complete whereas it takes four to five years to complete BSc Hons. This is one of the main differences between the two courses.
• The time period meant for the completion of both the courses is almost the same but it differs in the case of a few countries. For example, in countries such as England and Wales, you can have a BSc Hons degree within three years. That will be a BSc general degree.
• Submission of a dissertation is not compulsory for a BSc degree. Dissertation depends on whether the degree is general or special. For BSc Hons, you definitely have to submit a dissertation.

• These are the valid differences between BSc and BSc Hons.

Dear student, B.Sc (prog) is a general course which doesn't offer in depth knowledge of any particular field. Subjects are taught in general and like an overview covering almost all spheres. While hons in a particular subject gives you an in depth kbowldege of that particular field and has better job opportunities.