Science Advanced - Global Challenges

Science holds the key to answering some of the most complex questions and global challenges we face today.

But to create real change, we need more than just brilliant scientific minds.

We need a new generation of science graduates equipped with a broad set of skills and experiences that complement their science training, and who can push the boundaries of possibility.The Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours) includes all the elements of a Bachelor of Science, but with more.

If you love science, and you are curious, adventurous, creative and prepared to challenge the status quo, then this course is for you.

This is an advanced comprehensive course. It includes all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science, with additional study that addresses the learning objectives relating to global challenges. The additional study commences in year 1, develops throughout the course and culminates in a major project in the fourth year.

The course is structured in four parts: Science specified study, Science listed major, Free elective study and a substantial Impact through science project.

A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn more about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major. This study will also provide you with the skills to use science to address complex global challenges, to lead and inspire others and to convert your ideas into tangible solutions. It will culminate in a major Impact Through Science project in the final year.

B. Science listed Major

This will provide you with practical and theoretical skills and knowledge of a Science listed area of study. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your major area of study, or science more broadly. Alternatively you can select units from across the university in which you are eligible to enrol.

D. Impact through science project

This will be the culmination of your degree utilising and synthesising the skills built over the course. During your honours project you will form a partnership with an external organisation to tackle a meaningful real world problem.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

ATAR

RC

Note Range of criteria

85*

Note Monash guarantee for 2021 entry RC

82

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*Conditions apply for the Monash Guarantee.

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Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 30 in English other than EAL

Maths

N/A

Sciences/Other

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematical Methods (Any), Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology

IB subjects

English

At least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL.

Maths

N/A

Sciences/Other

At least 5 in Standard Level (SL) or 4 at Higher Level (HL) in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only), Further Mathematics (HL only), Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology

VET Study

All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and one of biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematical methods, specialist mathematics, physics or psychology.

Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Higher education

All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and one of biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematical methods, specialist mathematics, physics or psychology.

Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

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All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and one of biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematical methods, specialist mathematics, physics or psychology.

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1.

demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in one area of science, and a basic understanding of at least one science discipline other than the one in which they specialise

2.

listen, understand, and communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences using a variety of formats

3.

apply critical thinking, analysis, evidence gathering to analyse some of the big challenges of our time, and appreciate the impact individuals can have in addressing them

4.

develop leadership and enterprising skills to create and implement effective solutions

5.

apply multicultural literacy to work across a variety of industries that may include government, academic, private and public-good enterprises

6.

demonstrate understanding of the importance of leadership, social responsibility, ethics and mentoring to success.