The degree aims to provide students with a grounding across the major disciplines of science as well as in-depth training in at least one specialised area.
Students complete at least one major sequence and at least one minor sequence in two different specialised areas of study. In addition to the major sequences, students study core and interdisciplinary units. The major and minor sequences available at the different campus vary.
The science areas of study available at the Clayton campus in first year are astronomy, atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, computer science, geoscience, geography, mathematics, physics, psychology and statistics. Second and third year areas of study are presented in four broad categories:
Earth sciences; Life sciences; Mathematical and computational sciences; and Physical sciences. See the Undergraduate Handbook [http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/sci-ug-study-clayton-intro.html} webpage for details of Science areas of study and sequences available at Clayton.
The areas of study available at Gippsland campus or by off-campus learning are applied biochemistry, applied microbiology, applied chemistry, applied statistics (minor only), computing, human physiology (minor only), mathematical sciences, resource and environmental management, and psychology.See the Undergraduate Handbook [http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/sci-ug-study-gipplsand-intro.html} webpage for details of Science areas of study and sequences available at Gippsland. The areas of study available at the Sunway campus are Biotechnolgoy, Medical bioscience, Tropical biology. See the Undergraduate Handbook [http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/sci-ug-study-sunway-intro.html} webpage for details of Science areas of study and sequences available at the Malaysia campus.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Science will have skills necessary for employment in a range of scientific and non-scientific fields including; health and pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, wine and food industries and research. Opportunities exist in organisations including state and local government, local and global research and development corporations, education and the health sector.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | 3 years |
| Credit points | 144 total for course | 144 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $4,750 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $27,000 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 017092G |
| Monash course code | 0050 | 0050 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science |
| Contact |
Email:enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4604 Mail address: Faculty of Science, Monash University, Victoria 3800 Australia |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: Accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society (Monash psychology program)
Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (students who complete a major 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)
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
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 average results of at least 60% (70% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc, and 80% to be considered for BScAdv(Hons))
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc).
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed:
a science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc)
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 80%.
TAFE Certificate graduates
Science-based certificate-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 for the single degree programs, except BScAdv(Hons), should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Applicants for science double degree programs should have at least a 70% average in their studies.
Those without Year 12 prerequisites for particular courses need to complete units that correspond to these prerequisites (eg Mathematics Methods for Science/Computer Science).
These studies need to have been completed no more than five years prior to admission.
Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (either), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level and one of psychology, geography, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics (SL or HL) or mathematical studies.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton | Gippsland |
|---|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | 75.20(CSP); 70.00 (International) | 71.35 (CSP); 70.00 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
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 average results of at least 60% (70% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc, and 80% to be considered for BScAdv(Hons))
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc).
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed:
a science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc)
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 80%.
TAFE Certificate graduates
Science-based certificate-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 for the single degree programs, except BScAdv(Hons), should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Applicants for science double degree programs should have at least a 70% average in their studies.
Those without Year 12 prerequisites for particular courses need to complete units that correspond to these prerequisites (eg Mathematics Methods for Science/Computer Science).
These studies need to have been completed no more than five years prior to admission.
Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (either), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
Yr 12 or equivalent
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level and one of psychology, geography, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics (SL or HL) or mathematical studies.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton | Gippsland |
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| International Baccalaureate | 24 | |
| GCE A level | 8 | |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 70% | |
| Hong Kong A level | 7 | |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 65% | |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 250 | |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 70% | |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 75%Av | 75% |
| Sri Lanka A level | 10 | |
| STPM Malaysia | 8.67 | |
| Swinburne Foundation Year | 80%Av | Contact us |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 70%Av | |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 7 | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 7 | |
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.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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