Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

With a strong demand for research scientists in Australia and abroad, this degree provides you with a gateway to a well-paid and meaningful career.

Career choices are similar to those of the honours degree in the Bachelor of Science, but as this course focuses on training you in scientific research, it is particularly suitable if you are planning to continue onto specialist postgraduate studies or to work in one of the many fascinating research-related fields.

More generally, 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 may be instrumental in policy making, research and teaching, addressing issues associated with health care and social well being. You may also be employed in traditional and emerging areas where expertise in life 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.

Professional recognitions

Australian

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

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

Why study Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours?

With its bias towards world-class scientific research, this course offers an advanced level honours qualification and will elevate you into the top echelon of young Australian scientists. It's the perfect platform to specialise in a field you are passionate about and, if you choose, to transition into postgraduate research studies without the need for a master's degree.

Take part in groundbreaking research. Your teachers and mentors are today's scientists and their research is changing the world. The Eliminate Dengue program, led by the Dean of Science, could help millions of people who contract the disease every year. A discovery by one of our researchers led to a formal recognition that dolphins in Victoria are a new species - only the third recognised new dolphin species since the late 1800s. Work done by our undergraduate students during vacation placements and research projects is also testing the boundaries of knowledge - Amelia Fraser-McKelvie made a breakthrough in the field of astrophysics when she discovered the universe's missing mass.

Experience the honours advantage. If you have a strong background in science and already know you want to be part of its future, then this four-year degree will demonstrate your understanding, extend your discipline knowledge and challenge your thinking. Research studies - a central feature - begin early in your studies and lead to a full year of honours studies. You will gain advanced research skills in an area of science as well as competence in generic skills that will improve your employability across a broad range of exciting careers.

In addition to the formal course requirements you will be offered a mentor who will monitor your progress and guide you along the path to scientific excellence. You can take part in our Future Leaders of Science professional development program, which will provide you with leadership skills, both academically and for your future career.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 95.05 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 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: 3520

CRICOS code: 047447C

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

4 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: 3520

CRICOS code: 047447C

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

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants must satisfy the subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in mathematical methods and in two of biology, chemistry, geography physics or specialist mathematics.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, 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 95.05

Applications

Semester one (March)

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

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants must satisfy the subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in mathematical methods and in two of biology, chemistry, geography physics or specialist mathematics.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, 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 overall 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.) 14

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)

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.

Major study areas

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

Undergraduate Handbook webpage