S2000 · Monash University · UG comprehensive
Bachelor of Science
Faculty of Science
- Minimum ATAR
- 75
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- 6 years
- Credit points
- 144
- Campus
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The Bachelor of Science course will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. The flexibility of the course and the wide range of majors and minors will allow you to explore new areas, further develop your strengths in science, and pursue your interests beyond the area in which you specialise.
You will receive training in generic competencies - critical thinking, problem solving, quantitative and information literacy, communication and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams - and will develop knowledge and skills in at least one science discipline. This will ensure that you have a firm foundation for a career in science or in allied fields where scientific understanding and skills are central.
As a graduate you will be equipped for a variety of careers or for honours and postgraduate study. You will be able to pursue employment opportunities in any of the traditional and emerging careers for scientists in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and apply for positions in a diverse range of fields. Some examples of these include journalism and publishing, business research and analysis, public relations and marketing, banking and finance, human resources, training and development, public or civil services, diplomacy, public policy makers, social and community services, counselling, and social welfare.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- MTH1035Techniques for modelling (Advanced)This unit develops a comprehensive understanding of basic linear algebra and advanced calculus, equipping you with versatile techniques and skills applicable within the natural sciences, engineering, computer science, economics and many oth…
- SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoningThis unit will introduce to you the principles of data production and the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to real-world problems in various scientific fields. You will develop skills during applie…
- SCI1000Science communication to influence changeThe world is currently facing many challenges, from poverty and inequalty, to degradation of natural resources, climate change and increasingly frequent natural disasters. Science and scientists have key roles to play in understanding and a…
- MTH1020Analysis of changeThis unit develops critical thinking generally as well as a comprehensive understanding of several important areas of mathematics, equipping you with versatile techniques and skills applicable within specific disciplines, for example the na…
- MTH1030Techniques for modellingThis unit develops a comprehensive understanding of basic linear algebra and advanced calculus, equipping you with versatile techniques and skills applicable within the natural sciences, engineering, computer science, economics and many oth…
- SCI1022Introduction to scientific codingThis unit will teach the fundamental principles of the writing and development of scientific computing code through the completion of practical modules. You will initially complete a compulsory introductory module in which you will learn co…
- STA1010Statistical methods for scienceDescriptive statistics, scatter plots, correlation, line of best fit. Elementary probability theory. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using normal, t and binomial distributions. Use of computer software. Formal treatment of statist…
- MTH1110Foundations of mathematicsThis unit develops foundational concepts and techniques in discrete mathematics, with an emphasis on mathematical structures, proof and abstraction. Topics include logic and proof, sets, relations and functions, combinatorics, recurrence re…
And 11 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.
Rules for completing this course
You must complete units as specified in Parts A, B and C (144 credit points): a minimum of 96 credit points of science listed studies over Part A and Part B, and 48 credit points of free electives in Part C. To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Science you must complete 144 credit points as specified in the course requirements, including: a maximum of 60 credit points at level 1, of which at least 36 credit points must be science units; and a minimum of 36 credit points at level 3, of which at least 24 credit points must be science units.
Part A. Major studies
72 cpYou must complete 72 credit points comprising: - one major and one minor from the list below, or - one extended major from the list below. Note 1: If you wish to complete two majors, you will need to utilise 24 credit points from Part B and/or Part C to meet the requirements of your second major. Note this is only available to students in the single degree. Note 2: A maximum of 12 credit points can be counted toward any combination of majors, extended majors and minors. Note 3: If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a prerequisite for honours in your chosen area of study. Note 4: The Psychology extended major (APAC accredited level 1 sequence of units) is only offered in the single degree Bachelor of Science (S2000) or in the double degree Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts (S2006). The Psychology extended major (APAC accredited level 1 sequence of units) is required if you intend to progress to honours in Psychology.
Majors
48 cpA major consists of eight units (48 credit points), comprising: - a maximum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points), and - a minimum of three units at Level 3 (18 credit points)
- MajorPlant sciences24 units48 cp
- MajorPsychology10 units48 cp
- MajorTropical environmental biology8 units48 cp
- MajorZoology9 units48 cp
- MajorAnatomy and developmental biology10 units48 cp
- MajorApplied microbiology11 units48 cp
- MajorAstrophysics21 units48 cp
- MajorBiochemistry15 units48 cp
- MajorBiotechnology12 units48 cp
- MajorChemistry20 units48 cp
- MajorComputational science15 units48 cp
- MajorEcology and conservation biology14 units48 cp
- MajorEnvironmental earth science17 units48 cp
- MajorGenomics and bioinformatics8 units48 cp
- MajorGenetics and genomics11 units48 cp
- MajorGeographical science14 units48 cp
- MajorGeoscience12 units48 cp
- MajorHuman pathology9 units48 cp
- MajorImmunology9 units48 cp
- MajorMathematics39 units48 cp
- MajorMedicinal chemistry8 units48 cp
- MajorMicrobiology14 units48 cp
- MajorPharmacology11 units48 cp
- MajorPhysics22 units48 cp
- MajorPhysiology21 units48 cp
- MajorClimate and atmospheric science20 units48 cp
Extended majors
72 cpAn extended major consists of twelve units (72 credit points), comprising: - a maximum of three units at Level 1 (18 credit points), and - a minimum of four units at Level 3 (24 credit points) Note: The Psychology extended major (APAC accredited Level 1 sequence of units) is only offered in the single degree Bachelor of Science (S2000) or in the double degree Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts (S2006).
- Extended majorApplied and computational mathematics27 units72 cp
- Extended majorAstrophysics32 units72 cp
- Extended majorBiochemistry15 units72 cp
- Extended majorBiotechnology15 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry20 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry for energy14 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry for health15 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry for sustainability13 units72 cp
- Extended majorClimate and atmospheric science14 units72 cp
- Extended majorComputational science31 units72 cp
- Extended majorEcology and conservation biology24 units72 cp
- Extended majorEnvironmental earth science17 units72 cp
- Extended majorEnvironmental science25 units72 cp
- Extended majorFood science and business22 units72 cp
- Extended majorGenetics and genomics12 units72 cp
- Extended majorGeographical science14 units72 cp
- Extended majorGeoscience15 units72 cp
- Extended majorImmunology14 units72 cp
- Extended majorProbability and statistics39 units72 cp
- Extended majorMathematics42 units72 cp
- Extended majorMicrobiology20 units72 cp
- Extended majorPhysics26 units72 cp
- Extended majorPsychology10 units60 cp
- Extended majorPure mathematics42 units72 cp
- Extended majorTropical environmental biology16 units72 cp
- Extended majorPhysics of climate and weather30 units72 cp
Minors
24 cpA minor consists of four units (24 credit points), comprising: - a minimum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points) and - two units at Level 2 or Level 3 (12 credit points)
- MinorApplied microbiology4 units24 cp
- MinorAstrophysics9 units24 cp
- MinorBiochemistry8 units24 cp
- MinorChemistry20 units24 cp
- MinorComputational science6 units24 cp
- MinorEcology and conservation biology8 units24 cp
- MinorEnvironmental earth science4 units24 cp
- MinorGenetics and genomics10 units24 cp
- MinorGeographical science4 units24 cp
- MinorGeoscience5 units24 cp
- MinorImmunology4 units24 cp
- MinorMathematics8 units24 cp
- MinorMicrobiology9 units24 cp
- MinorMolecular biology4 units24 cp
- MinorPharmacology4 units24 cp
- MinorPhysics10 units24 cp
- MinorPhysiology14 units24 cp
- MinorPlant sciences7 units24 cp
- MinorPsychology10 units24 cp
- MinorTropical environmental biology6 units24 cp
- MinorZoology8 units24 cp
- MinorAnatomy and developmental biology4 units24 cp
- MinorClimate and atmospheric science8 units24 cp
Part B. Specified studies
24 cpYou must complete four units (24 credit points), comprising: - two units of core studies (12 credit points); and - two units of additional science studies (12 credit points).
Core studies
12 cpYou must complete two units (12 credit points) comprising: - SCI1000 Science communication to influence change; and - one mathematics, statistics or coding unit at Level 1 (6 credit points) from the remaining units listed (unless it has already been completed as part of your major, minor, or extended major). Note: You must complete the mathematics, statistics or coding unit as follows: - Single Science degree: within the first 48 credit points - Combined (double) Science degree: within the first 72 credit points
- MTH1035Techniques for modelling (Advanced)6 cp
- SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoning6 cp
- SCI1000Science communication to influence change6 cp
- MTH1020Analysis of change6 cp
- MTH1030Techniques for modelling6 cp
- SCI1022Introduction to scientific coding6 cp
- STA1010Statistical methods for science6 cp
- MTH1110Foundations of mathematics6 cp
Additional science studies (Clayton)
12 cpDepending on your selections of major, minor and extended major in Part A you may need to complete one to three units (6-18 credit points) of additional science studies to total the 96 credit points required under Parts A and B. The number of units (credit points) you will need to complete depends on whether your chosen major and minor share 12 credit points, or if you complete the APAC-accredited Psychology extended major (60 credit points). If your chosen major, minor or extended major includes supporting studies, you can complete the required unit as part of your additional science studies. You must complete additional studies to take your total Level 1 science listed units to 36 credit points and your total Level 3 science listed units to 24 credit points. Units are chosen from any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science, or from the core units, or from the following list. Note: MTE4235 is counted as a Level 3 science elective.
- ASP1010Earth to cosmos: Introductory astronomy6 cp
- ASP1022Life in the universe: Astrobiology6 cp
- CLI1100Climate change: A wicked problem6 cp
- CLI1200Climate change: Impacts and adaptations6 cp
- MTH1010Functions and their applications6 cp
- SCI1200Humans, evolution and modern society6 cp
- SCI2030Indigenous science: Science through the eyes of Australia’s first peoples 6 cp
- SCI2400Creative methods at the intersections of science and art6 cp
- SCI3920Science internship6 cp
- SCI3925Science internship (Extended)12 cp
- SCI3930Career skills for scientists6 cp
- SCI3990Science in action research project6 cp
- MTE4235Nuclear energy: Science, technology and society6 cp
Additional science studies (Malaysia)
12 cpDepending on your selections of major, minor and extended major in Part A you may need to complete one to three units (6-18 credit points) of additional science studies to reach the total of 96 credit points required under Parts A and B. The additional studies may be required if your chosen major, minor or extended major share 12 credit points, or if you complete the APAC-accredited Psychology extended major (60 credit points). You must complete additional science units required to take your total Level 1 science listed units to 36 credit points and your total Level 3 science listed units to 24 credit points. Units are chosen from any major, minor or extended major offered in the Bachelor of Science, or from the core units, or from the following list.
Part C. Free elective studies
48 cpYou may choose electives from units offered within the Bachelor of Science not already completed. Using your electives in this way may assist you to complete: - a science extended major; or - an additional science major or minors. You may also use your free electives to explore different disciplines and experiences offered from across the University. This includes taking undergraduate units, minors, or majors offered by other Faculties* and participating in university programs* such as Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE). *subject to unit rules and enrolment restrictions.