Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Employers will see you as the elite of graduates and value the tailored nature of your studies. As a scientist, you will play an important role in developing cutting-edge technologies, therapies and initiatives that address some of the greatest challenges to society.

You will be well suited for employment in traditional and emerging areas where expertise in fundamental sciences, geosciences, mathematics and statistics, computer sciences and the physical sciences are important. Science graduates are in high demand and secure exciting and well-paid jobs.

Many graduates of this program go on to enrol in our Honours degree of Bachelor of Science Scholars program.

Professional recognitions

Australian

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

Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (for students who complete an approved program in chemistry).

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

Why study Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program)?

Are you passionate about science and an exceptionally high-achiever, interested in potentially finishing your degree in less than three years? If you are, then our Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) is the degree for you.

The course differs from the standard Bachelor of Science in terms of the breadth and depth of studies it allows you to pursue. You will be offered a mentor to monitor your progress and guide you along the path to scientific excellence.

You will also be given the chance to take part in our Future Leaders of Science professional development program, which will give you leadership skills, academically and for your future career.

Because this is a competitive program for high achievers, we recommend you apply for a scholarship.

You are required to complete one major and one minor sequence in science, selected from the full range of science disciplines including earth sciences, life sciences, mathematical and computations sciences, and physical sciences.

Depending on your previous studies and interests, you may complete the degree in two years by taking an accelerated program. Alternatively, you can undertake additional units to enrich your study program and complete the degree in three years - the choice is yours.

Monash's pedigree in the sciences is evidenced by the groundbreaking work our staff, current students and graduates undertake. Research ranges from the theoretical, including extra-galactic observational science and cosmology, and high-energy astronomy and gravitational theory, to the more applied, including green chemistry, modelling of bionic vision, stem-cell decision making, fire-ant invasions, geo-thermal energy flows and climate system science.

Join students like Annie Aulsebrook. As part of her degree, Annie travelled to Borneo on a biology trip, which she calls "an incredible experience". She also loves the flexibility the scholar program - while in second year, she was able to do a mix of second and third-year units.

"Being in the Science Scholar Program also means that I'm on a scholarship," says Annie, "which has made a huge difference in terms of the other experiences I can afford - including my trip to Borneo."

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 99.05 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,250 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.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 1120

CRICOS code: 030799G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Email:sci-enquiries@monash.edu
Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4604
Mailing address:
Faculty of Science
Monash University
Victoria 3800 Australia

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.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 1120

CRICOS code: 030799G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

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

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in mathematical methods (CAS) and in two of biology, chemistry, geography, physics or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 5 in mathematics SL or 4 in mathematics HL and
  • Two of the following: a score of at least 5 in biology SL, chemistry SL, geography SL, physics SL, further maths SL or a score of 4 in biology HL, chemistry HL, geography HL or physics HL

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Clayton
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 99.05

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in mathematical methods (CAS) and in two of biology, chemistry, geography, physics or specialist mathematics.

International subject prerequisites

Yr 12 or equivalent

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 5 in mathematics SL or 4 in mathematics HL and
  • Two of the following: a score of at least 5 in biology SL, chemistry SL, geography SL, physics SL, further maths SL or a score of 4 in biology HL, chemistry HL, geography HL or physics HL

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5

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
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 15

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.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

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.

Major study areas

For more information on the areas of study in Science please refer to the

Undergraduate Handbook webpage