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S3001 · Monash University · UG comprehensive

Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)

Faculty of Science

Minimum ATAR
85
Full time
4 years
Part time
8 years
Credit points
192
Campus
Clayton
Mode
On campus

Overview

The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) includes all the elements of the Bachelor of Science, together with formal training in leadership and persuasive communication, and hands-on practice in transforming an idea into a business or social enterprise. Fundamental to the course is an in-depth exploration of the big issues of our time. You will explore approaches and pathways to potential solutions, and think deeply about the qualities underpinning effective leadership and how to implement change. In your final year, you will partner with an external organisation and tackle a problem of real world significance. The course includes an internship - either domestic or international - that provides an experience of the world of work.

This course is breaking new ground in science education in Australia. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to develop professional relationships and mentors with the science faculty alumni and the broader community.

As a graduate of this course you will have access to all the traditional careers of science honours graduates, and also be well prepared for further studies. You will enter the workforce equipped to grow into a leader capable of exploiting science to address complex challenges. You will have the necessary knowledge and skills to be attractive to top management consultancies, businesses and institutions. Whatever path you decide to take, you will be able to use your broad-based training, learning and experiences as a launch pad to making significant contributions to improving the human condition.

First-year units

Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.

And 7 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 192 credit points as specified in the course requirements, including: - a maximum of 60 credit points at Level 1, of which at least 42 credit points must be science units; - a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 3; and - a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 4 or above. Furthermore, you must complete 126 credit points of science studies over Part A and Part B, including: - a minimum of 42 credit points at Level 1; and - a minimum of 72 credit points at Levels 2 and 3, of which at least 30 credit points must be at Level 3. Note 1: This course is intended to be taken on a full-time basis, and as such a full-time study load will ensure you have a better cohort experience. Note 2: Academic requirement: To remain in the course you are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70%) across all units in each calendar year. If you do not achieve this average you will be required to transfer to S2000 Bachelor of Science. Note 3: You will complete an internship whilst enrolled in SCI3501 Impact through Science 3A (6 credit points). You should complete this before commencement of semester two in the third year of the course. Note 4: Progression requirement: In order to progress to the fourth year of studies, you must have completed 144 credit points, including the 36 credit points of 'Impact through science' studies. You must also achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%) in 18 credit points of Level 3 units in your major studies, and the Level 3 'Impact through science' studies. If you successfully complete the first three years (144 credit points) of the course but do not meet the academic standard for progression to the fourth year, you will graduate with the the Bachelor of Science.

Part A. Major studies

48 cp

You must complete a Science major 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) Note 1: You may use additional science studies in Part B or free elective studies in Part C to extend your Science major into an extended major, or to complete a Science minor alongside your major. Note 2: A maximum of 12 credit points can be counted toward any combination of majors, extended majors and minors. If this reduces your total science study across Part A and Part B below 126 credit points, you must complete additional science units to make up the difference. Note 3: 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. Refer to the science listed areas of study below for units required for your chosen major, extended major or minor.

Majors

48 cp

A 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)

Science extended majors

72 cp

An 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)

Science minors

24 cp

A minor consists of four units (24 credit points), comprising: - a minimum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points) - two units at Level 2 or 3 (12 credit points)

Part B. Specified studies

78 cp

You must complete 13 units (78 credit points), comprising: - one Mathematics and statistics unit (6 credit points), - six Impact through science units (36 credit points), - two Broadening your horizons units (12 credit points); and - four Additional science studies units (24 credit points)

Additional science studies

24 cp

You must complete 24 credit points of additional Level 2 or Level 3 science units from any major, extended major or minor offered in the S2000 Bachelor of Science, or from the following units. Note 1: You must complete SCI3501 prior to taking SCI3920. Note 2: MTE4235 is counted as a Level 3 science elective and cannot be be used towards the requirement of the 4th year of the course.

  • 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
  • SCI3930Career skills for scientists6 cp
  • MTE4235Nuclear energy: Science, technology and society6 cp

Mathematics and statistics unit

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following Level 1 mathematics, statistics, or coding units, unless already completed as part of your Science major, minor, or extended major. In that case, you must complete an additional science unit in its place. Note: The unit you choose will depend on your mathematics background and interests. You must complete this unit within the first 48 credit points of your course and ensure that you meet any prerequisites for your chosen Level 1 mathematics, statistics or coding unit.

  • MTH1110Foundations of mathematics6 cp
  • MTH1020Analysis of change6 cp
  • MTH1030Techniques for modelling6 cp
  • MTH1035Techniques for modelling (Advanced)6 cp
  • SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoning6 cp
  • SCI1022Introduction to scientific coding6 cp
  • STA1010Statistical methods for science6 cp

Impact through science studies

36 cp

You must complete the following units

  • SCI1501Impact through science 1A6 cp
  • SCI1502Impact through science 1B6 cp
  • SCI2501Impact through science 2A6 cp
  • SCI2502Impact through science 2B6 cp
  • SCI3501Impact through science 3A6 cp
  • SCI3502Impact through science 3B6 cp

Broadening your horizons studies

12 cp

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. Note 1: You complete only one of ATS1254 or SCI2030 (listed under Additional science studies). Note 2: To enrol in ATS2723, ATS3229, ECC1000, ECC1100 and MGX3100, you must submit an online Enrolment Amendment Form via https://forms.monash.edu/enrolment-amendment or seek permission through ask.Monash. Note 3: You must apply through the Beyond the Classroom program to enrol in BEX3622 (Prato unit): https://www.monash.edu/business/current-students/beyond-the-classroom. Note 4: You can count Monash Global Campus Intensives units towards your Broadening your horizons studies. For more information, visit: https://www.monash.edu/study-abroad/overseas/monash-led-programs/monash-global-campus-intensives.

  • ATS1319Global Asia6 cp
  • ATS1254Culture, power and difference: Indigeneity and Australian identity6 cp
  • ATS1264Ethics, health and justice6 cp
  • ATS1309The geography of global challenges6 cp
  • ATS2269Contemporary Australia and its cultures: Peoples, places, identities6 cp
  • ATS2628Global inequality and international development 6 cp
  • ATS2633Global cities: Past, present and future6 cp
  • ATS2723Social research methods6 cp
  • ATS3229Cities, globalisation and sustainability6 cp
  • BEX3622Issues in global business6 cp
  • ECC1000Principles of microeconomics6 cp
  • ECC1100Principles of macroeconomics6 cp
  • ECC2610Game theory and strategic thinking6 cp
  • ECX2800Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world6 cp
  • MGX3100Ethics and sustainable business practices6 cp

Part C. Free elective studies

18 cp

Your free elective studies may be chosen from units available in the Bachelor of Science (S2000) to broaden your science knowledge, extend your Science major into an extended major, or complete a Science minor alongside your major. You may also choose elective units from non-science disciplines, provided you meet any prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions for those units. You cannot complete SCI1000 as part of this course.

Part D. Project studies

48 cp

In your final year, you must complete the following two units.

  • SCI4501Impact through science 4A: Research24 cp
  • SCI4502Impact through science 4B: Professional practice24 cp