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Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience for 2010

Course overview

Behavioural Neuroscience is an exciting biomedical science that investigates the biological basis of behaviour and cognition, and attempts to understand how the brain influences behaviour and vice versa.

Monash's multi-disciplinary program provides a unique opportunity for students to combine their studies with psychology and biomedical science.

Through site visits and discussions with experts Monash students gain an appreciation of the central role this science plays in the understanding of normal behaviour as well as neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Major study area description

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Graduates will be well prepared for careers in areas related to neuroscience, psychology and the biomedical sciences with opportunities in various psychology professions.

In most cases, graduates will need to undertake further accredited professional qualifications or a higher degree before they are suitably trained for careers in neuroscience and allied areas research or professional psychology. This degree provides an excellent preparation for entry into graduate medical schools.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester First 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
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,800 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
$29,200 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 030802F
Monash course code 2341 2341
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9905 3965 Email: behavioural.neuroscience@med.monash.edu.au International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: The 60-point psychology major studied in the BBNS is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society