Science

This degree aims to provide students with a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research in their chosen field of expertise.

This experience has vocational aims, but also provides a preparation for study by coursework and/or research for the higher degrees of Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy.

The Clayton honours course is available in most of the science areas of study offered in the Bachelor of Science pass degree at the Clayton campus.The honours program involves coursework through seminars and a major research project.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your discipline within Science and research methodologies appropriate to your discipline. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

Clayton

Honours is available in: Anatomy and developmental biology, Astrophysics, Atmospheric science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computational science, Ecology and conservation biology, Genetics, Geographical science, Geosciences, Human pathology, Immunology, Materials science, Mathematics and statistics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Plant sciences, Psychology, Regenerative medicine, Zoology.

Malaysia

Honours is available in: Biotechnology, Medical bioscience, Food science and technology, Psychology, Tropical environmental biology.

In some circumstances, candidature embracing more than one discipline may be approved.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) with at least distinction average (70 percent) in 24 points of level three units (or equivalent) in the intended honours discipline.

The level three units upon which admission to the Honours program is based must have been completed no more than five years prior to commencement of the course.

Double degree students: Applicants who are enrolled in a Monash double degree course and who have not yet completed the requirements for the two degrees, may be eligible to enrol in this honours program once they have completed 144 points of study, including all requirements for the Bachelor of Science component.

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 it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science

2.

develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions

3.

convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way

4.

work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design, develop and implement a research project

5.

collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation

6.

exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.