Generation Change the World
Have you got what it takes to change the world? The Monash Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours) is the first degree of its kind in Australia that pushes the boundaries of science, and uses science to solve the world’s biggest challenges: climate change, conflict, obesity and an ageing population.
This undergraduate course is for high-achieving science students who have the drive and passion to use science to influence business, government, the not-for-profit sector and the wider community. To create real change, we need more than just brilliant scientific minds. We need leaders, deep thinkers, adventurers, inspirers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and game-changers.
We need a new generation of science graduates equipped with a broad set of skills and experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible.
Our global graduates will be equipped to look at the world in the only way an entrepreneurial scientist can - one that looks at solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time.
For Industry
Honours Program
Unlike a traditional honours program, our students work with industry during their final year to tackle real world problems. Our students bring a whole suite of new entrepreneurial and scientific thinking to your business problems.
Interview dates
| Supplementary information form submission deadline | Interview dates | Applicant’s status |
| Friday, 17 November 2017 | Monday, 18 December 2017 Tuesday, 19 December 2017 Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Current VCE and non-year 12 applicants who apply by the close of VTAC timely applications (prior to VTAC Change of Preference) |
| Tuesday, 2 January 2018 | Monday, 8 January 2018 Tuesday, 9 January 2018 | Current Interstate Year 12 and International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants Current VCE and non-year 12 applicants who apply during VTAC Change of Preference Current VCE and non-year 12 applicants who were not offered an interview but based on SEAS consideration become eligible for consideration |
Supplementary form questions
Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours) supplementary information form
1) Write 300 words or less about your recent experiences, skills or interests. Explain how these experiences could assist you as a student within this course. Volunteering, creative endeavours and other experiences broader than schooling or paid work could be included and these activities should have been undertaken in the last three years.
2) Describe a novel (e.g. your own idea) creative solution to a global issue that you are concerned about. The problem that you describe could be at any scale (e.g. from something in your immediate environment through to a global problem); maximum 300 words.
3) In 150 words or less summarise what most interests you about the course and describe how your personal values and aspirations align with this.
Selection FAQ
Q1. What are the requirements for entry into this course?
A. The entry requirements can be found on study.monash.
Extra requirements include:
- Submission of a supplementary information form and;
- If shortlisted, based on your supplementary information form, an interview.
Q2. When will I know if I’ve been granted an interview?
A. You will be emailed an outcome in mid-December, to the email address that you supplied to VTAC.
Q3. What if I am overseas during the interview dates?
A. If you are shortlisted for an interview, it may be possible to delay your interview until early January or even complete the interview via video conference in December or January. You should contact us early to let us know about your situation.
Q4. When will I know if I’ve been made an offer for the Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours)?
A. Offers will be released by VTAC on January 16, 2018. You will not be advised of the outcome of your application before this date.
Q5. Can I apply for this course during change of preference?
A. We encourage you to apply before November 17, 2017 by applying through VTAC and submitting your supplementary information form, so that you may be considered for an interview in December period. However, it is possible to change your preferences and apply for this course up until January 2, 2018. You must have also submitted your supplementary information form by this date to be considered for entry. Applications made after this date cannot be considered.
Q6. Can I defer this course?
A. No, this course cannot be deferred. You can however apply for this course through VTAC next year to be considered for entry. You can also apply for other courses and if successful defer that course for a year and then apply for Global Challenges the following year.
For Students
How we Teach
We encourage you to think differently. We use a hands-on and experiential approach to teaching. During the course student's will learn to think and act like global change makers. We teach mindfulness, improvisation and creative techniques for ideation. Our students learn through many real-world and industry connected situations such as hackathons, industry-based challenges, pitch nights, starting their own enterprises and mentorship. Through the course our students gain broadly applicable skills by running seminars, dialogues with business leaders, working with leading scientific researchers and undertaking internships.
Events
- LaunchPad
Learn moreAs a Global Challenges student you will have the opportunity to present your business ideas and solutions to a panel of experts and community leaders at the annual LaunchPad event.
- The Hackathon
The hacking weekend combines two of the most powerful agents of change: STEM and entrepreneurship. This weekend is an opportunity to generate ideas and reshape them through feedback from experts before putting them to the test in a final pitch.
Learn more - Student Camp
Get to know your fellow students on our annual retreat. This camp starts at the beginning of the academic year and gives you the opportunity to get to know more about the people you'll be working with for the next four years. The 2017 camp will be held between 15 - 17th of February.
- Leadership Dialogues
The Leadership Dialogue evening series will provide opportunities for networking and identifying mentors through intimate discussions with leaders from a variety of industries. Past speakers include Hon. Julie Bishop, Hugh Evans endurance runner Samantha Gash, Sam Prince and Christine Nixon APM. 2017 speakers to be announced.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments about this course, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us!
1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
ask.monash 21 Chancellors Walk Campus Centre