Admissions information for international students
Bachelor of Science

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At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Science is a transportable qualification that offers a prestigious standing with employers worldwide. Once you graduate, you will have the skills necessary for employment in a range of scientific and non-scientific fields including within government, education, the private sector, research institutes, business services, allied health and pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, manufacturing industries and research to name just some of them. As a scientist you offer an employer excellent technical skills and scientific knowledge, a capacity for critical thinking, an attention to detail, and an interest in scientific theory and issues as they relate to society. Because of these skills you can expect to experience transition across occupations throughout your career, so keep an open mind and your future will be bright.

Graduates will be well prepared for the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) and for a range of graduate study options including medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, occupational health, and nutrition and dietetics.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society (Monash APS psychology program)

Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (students who complete double-major sequence in chemistry are eligible)

Graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics (students who complete an approved major sequence in physics, plus required units in mathematics are eligible)

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE Diploma graduates

To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require a minimum average result of at least 60%

Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require a minimum average results of at least 70%

TAFE Certificate IV graduates

Science-based certificate IV level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.

University

Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies.

Studies must have been completed within a five years of intended commencement.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International subject prerequisites

Yr 12 or equivalent

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL).

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Clayton Gippsland Malaysia
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 8

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Semester two (July)

Queries in regard to applications for this course should be directed to International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 82 (Clayton)
  • 77.45 (Gippsland)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,000 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 0050

CRICOS code: 017092G

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Email:sci-enquiries@monash.edu
Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4604
Mail address: Faculty of Science, Monash University, Victoria 3800 Australia
Gippsland Campus
Email: scieng-gippsland@monash.edu
Postal Address
School of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Faculty of Science
Monash University Gippsland Campus
Northways Road
Churchill
Victoria 3842
Australia
Reception
Tel: +61 3 990 26453 or +61 3 512 26453
Fax: +61 3 990 26738 or +61 3 512 26738
Sunway Campus
Email: scienceinquiries.musc@monash.edu
Phone: +(603) 5514 6186
Location: Building C2, Level 5

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 31,000 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 0050

CRICOS code: 017092G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Malaysia Student Enquiries

Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Email: info@monash.edu.my