S3002 · Monash University · UG comprehensive
Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)
Faculty of Science
- Minimum ATAR
- 90
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- 8 years
- Credit points
- 192
- Campus
- Clayton
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) is an advanced version of the Bachelor of Science aimed at high-achieving students that is augmented by the ability to accelerate by more quickly progressing to higher-level units, additional flexibility in unit choices, enhanced opportunities for research projects, research mentoring by leading scientists in your chosen field, and exclusive enrichment programs that are only available to those taking this course.
This course will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. The enhancements mentioned above will both deepen and strengthen this training. In addition the course provides practical and theoretical training in planning, undertaking and documenting scientific research projects and culminates in a full year honours research program involving an independent project and thesis.
This course is designed for talented students intending to pursue a career as a research scientist. Graduates can expect to find employment in an extraordinarily rich variety of research careers, including scientific research work in both the university and industrial sectors. Such careers can be in areas closely allied with the areas of study pursued in the course, or in areas that make use of the strong generic scientific skills developed during the course.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- SCI1005Scientific research and communicationSCI1005 will provide you with the foundational skills needed to be a practising scientist and effectively communicate your science to diverse audiences. You will learn professional science-based skills, including: • The ability to acquire a…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- SCI1015Research first projectThis unit will introduce you to undertaking a research project in one of the core disciplines in science. You will work with an academic supervisor on either an experimental or theoretical project. You will develop research skills including…
- CLI1100Climate change: A wicked problemClimate change presents a challenge that society must meet head-on. In this unit, you will learn to view climate change as an intersectional problem with the potential to affect every part of human life. You will begin at the start of the s…
And 2 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; and - a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 4 or higher; and - a minimum of 24 credit points at Level 3 and 24 credit points at Level 4 or higher required for this course or your science major. Furthermore, you must complete 126 credit points of science studies over Part A and Part B, including: - a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 1; and - a minimum of 60 credit points at Levels 2 and 3, of which at least 24 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: Progression requirement: In order to progress to the fourth year of studies, you must have completed 144 credit points. You must also achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%) in 24 credit points of Level 3 units in your intended honours discipline. If you do not meet this standard you will graduate with the Bachelor of Science (S2000).
Part A. Major studies
96 cpYou must complete 96 credit points comprising: - two majors; or - one extended major and one minor from the list below. 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 Level 3 units (18 credit points) A minor consists of four units (24 credit points), comprising: - a minimum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points) 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) Note 1: It is recommended that you consider completing Level 2 units in more than one area of science to maximise your choice of major at Level 3. Note 2: You should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major. Note 3: A maximum of 12 credit points can be counted toward any combination of majors, extended majors and minors. 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.
- MajorAstrophysics21 units48 cp
- MajorClimate and atmospheric science20 units48 cp
- MajorBiochemistry15 units48 cp
- MajorChemistry20 units48 cp
- MajorComputational science15 units48 cp
- MajorEcology and conservation biology14 units48 cp
- MajorEnvironmental earth science17 units48 cp
- MajorGenetics and genomics11 units48 cp
- MajorGeographical science14 units48 cp
- MajorGeoscience12 units48 cp
- MajorHuman pathology9 units48 cp
- MajorImmunology9 units48 cp
- MajorMicrobiology14 units48 cp
- MajorPharmacology11 units48 cp
- MajorPhysics22 units48 cp
- MajorPhysiology21 units48 cp
- MajorPlant sciences24 units48 cp
- MajorPsychology10 units48 cp
- MajorZoology9 units48 cp
- MajorAnatomy and developmental biology10 units48 cp
Science extended majors
72 cpAn extended major requires twelve units with no more than four units at Level 1 (24 credit points) and at least four units (24 credit points) at Level 3.
- Extended majorApplied and computational mathematics27 units72 cp
- Extended majorAstrophysics32 units72 cp
- Extended majorBiochemistry15 units72 cp
- Extended majorClimate and atmospheric science14 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry20 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry for health15 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry for energy14 units72 cp
- Extended majorChemistry for sustainability13 units72 cp
- Extended majorComputational science31 units72 cp
- Extended majorEcology and conservation biology24 units72 cp
- Extended majorEnvironmental science25 units72 cp
- Extended majorEnvironmental earth science17 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 majorPhysics of climate and weather30 units72 cp
- Extended majorPure mathematics42 units72 cp
Science minors
24 cpA minor consists of four units (24 credit points), comprising: - a minimum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points)
- MinorBiochemistry8 units24 cp
- MinorAnatomy and developmental biology4 units24 cp
- MinorAstrophysics9 units24 cp
- MinorClimate and atmospheric science8 units24 cp
- MinorBiochemistry8 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
- MinorZoology8 units24 cp
Part B. Specified studies
30 cpYou must complete five units (30 credit points), comprising: - two units of Core studies (12 credit points); - two units of Research studies (12 credit points); and - one unit Additional science studies (6 credit points) Note: Although the requirements in Part B appear to exceed 30 credit points, units completed as part of your chosen majors or minor (Part A) do not count towards this Part.
Core studies
12 cpYou must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following list, comprising: - SCI1005 Scientific research and communication (6 credit points); and - One unit (6 credit points) from the following mathematics and statistics units. Note 1: Before enrolling in your Level 1 mathematics and statistics unit, please refer to this guide to assist you to select the appropriate Level 1 core studies (mathematics or statistics) unit. The unit you select will depend on your mathematics background and interests. https://www.monash.edu/students/handbooks/faculty-info/undergrad/science/Table-level-one-maths-and-stats-2026.pdf Note 2: If you have already completed one of the following Level 1 mathematics and statistics units as part of your major studies you must replace the mathematics and statistics unit with a Level 1 science unit (6 credit points).
Research studies
12 cpYou must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following list, comprising: - SCI1015 Research first project (6 credit points); and - One unit (6 credit points) from the following discipline specific research project units. Note: The research project unit is normally taken as part of your chosen major(s). The computational science project is 12 credit points and consists of FIT3161 and FIT3162. These units do not form part of the computational science major but are part of the extended major. If you major in computational science and want to complete FIT3161 and FIT3162 as your Level 3 research project course requirement, then they will not count towards your major in computational science.
- IMM3990Immunology in action research project6 cp
- MIC3990Action in microbiology research project6 cp
- MTH3000Mathematics research project level 36 cp
- PHA3990Action in pharmacology research project6 cp
- SCI1015Research first project6 cp
- BCH3990Action in biochemistry research project6 cp
- BIO3990Biology in action research project6 cp
- CHM3980Chemistry overseas research project6 cp
- CHM3990Chemistry project6 cp
- DEV3990Action in anatomy and developmental biology research project6 cp
- EAE3000Earth, atmosphere and environment research project6 cp
- FIT3161Computer science project 16 cp
- FIT3162Computer science project 26 cp
- GEN3990Genetics in action research project6 cp
- HUP3990Human pathology in action research project6 cp
- PHY3990Action in physiology research project6 cp
- PHS3350Physics and astronomy research project 16 cp
- PHS3360Physics and astronomy research project 26 cp
- PSY3062Research methods in psychology6 cp
- SCI3990Science in action research project6 cp
Additional science studies
6 cpYou must complete one unit (6 credit points) from: - The following list of units; or - Any additional Level 1 science unit required to take the total Level 1 science listed units to at least 36 credit points.; or - Any additional Level 2 or Level 3 unit required to take the total science listed units to 126 credit points over Part A and Part B. Note 1: Science listed units are those under any major, extended major or minor offered in S2000 Bachelor of Science, or Level 1 mathematics and statistics units listed above Note 2: To increase your options when choosing a major, it is recommended that you consider taking Level 1 units from another area of study in your first year Note 3: In this course, MTE4235 is counted as a Level 3 science elective and cannot be used towards the requirement of the 4th year of the course.
- CLI1100Climate change: A wicked problem6 cp
- CLI1200Climate change: Impacts and adaptations6 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
- MTE4235Nuclear energy: Science, technology and society6 cp
Part C. Free elective studies
18 cpYou may choose elective units from units available in the S2000 Bachelor of Science course to broaden your science knowledge or to extend your major. Elective units may also be taken from non-science disciplines as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties. You cannot take the units SCI1020 and MTH1010 within this course.
Part D. Honours research program
48 cpThe specific requirements for the honours year are dependent on your field of study. All units will be at Level 4 and in general will include advanced coursework and specified assessment tasks, a thesis component and seminars or oral presentations. Details of the units of study are in accordance with the requirements for course S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours).