Tools to help you enrol in Science double degree units
With many different options, sequences and choices, enrolling can be a daunting process. This page is designed to help you choose what you are going to study in the science component of your double degree. It will help you make a decision about what units you will enrol in, because enrolling in units is how you formally accept your offer.
On this page, you will find tools to help you understand your course structure and requirements and choose units to enrol in.
To accept your offer you must enrol in units by your offer lapse date. Even if you are not 100% sure about your unit choice, enrol in units to secure your place, and then contact Science Student Services via Monash Connect for further assistance. You can make changes to your enrolment until the end of second week of semester.
Bachelor of Science Double Degrees Enrolment Information
School and Discipline Enrolment Information.
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Understand your course requirements
Before you begin the process of selecting units, please familiarise yourself with the structure of your science course. You can find this information in the Handbook.
For information regarding the structure and requirements of the non-science component of your double degree, please refer to the Handbook or contact your partner faculty.
Course details and course maps
| Course | Managed by | Course map and Partner faculty course information | Course specific information to keep in mind when enrolling in units |
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| B2023 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science | Faculty of Business and Economics | Course map | You are not required to complete the level one mathematics or statistics unit for the Science component as you complete a corresponding mathematics requirement in your partner course (ETC1000 which is equivalent to STA1010). You can still choose to complete a level one sequence in mathematics or complete SCI1022 Introduction to scientific coding as a level one science elective. |
| D3005 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science | Faculty of Education | Course map Secondary Education: | |
| E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science | Faculty of Engineering | Course map |
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| C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science | Faculty of Information Technology | Course map |
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| L3007 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science | Faculty of Law | Course map Law course information | |
| S2006 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts | Faculty of Science | Course map | You can major in Psychology as part of either the Science or Arts component. |
| S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Faculty of Science | Course map Medicine course information | Science areas of study You must complete your Science major from one of the following areas:
In the Science component you cannot complete the following minors, majors or extended majors:
In the Science component you can complete the following biomedical science minors if you wish:
Please note that you complete BMS1021 and BMS1011 as part of the Biomedical Science component of your course which are equivalent to a level one approved biology sequence of BIO1011 and BIO1022. If you choose a science major or minor that requires BIO1011 and BIO1022 then you replace them with two level one science units of your choice (they do not need to be a sequence). If you wish to complete an approved level one science sequence in Physics then you replace PHS1031 with BMS1031 and enrol in PHS1002. BMS1031 does not count towards your 96 points of science and you replace this with a level one science unit of your choice. |
| S2004 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science | Faculty of Science | Course map |
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| S2003 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies | Faculty of Science | ||
| S2005 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music | Faculty of Science | Course map |
Choosing what you want to study in Science
In your science double degree course, you need to complete at least one science major. A major is an area of specialisation, and is achieved by completing specific combination of science units. With careful planning, you may be able to complete an extended major. You will need to seek advice from Science Student Services via Monash Connect regarding your course plan.
Please note if you would like to complete an extended major in Environmental science that you may be required to complete 7 level one science units and 9 level two and three units depending on which double degree you are completing. You will need to seek advice from Science Student Services via Monash Connect regarding your course plan if you are in this situation.
One of the great things about studying science at Monash is the diverse range of majors you can choose from, combined with the flexibility to try different combinations of units before committing to your chosen major. This means you can tailor your course to your interests from day one. Not all science minors, majors and extended majors are available under all double degrees. Please refer to the Handbook entry for your double degree for more information, and the Course Details table above.
We recommend you spend time reading about the majors, because the units you choose now will impact what major you graduate with at the end of your course.
If you are commencing your course in semester two you enrol in units for semester two only. Your choice of units may be limited by unit prerequisites and you may not be able to enrol in some units. (You enrol in units for the next year during the re-enrolment period).
NOTE: When you start enrolling in units online, you’ll be prompted to nominate the major/s and minor/s that you would like to complete. You can select what you think you want to major in now…BUT, you can change your mind prior to re-enrolling in your second year.
You can explore the science majors available in your double degree under your Handbook entry for your course under Requirements’, Part B, Science listed major, and the Course Details table above. The handbook entries outline all the units you need to take under each major.
Details of science minors and extended majors you can complete can be found under ‘Requirements, Part B, Science extended majors and Science minors under the Handbook entry for your double degree.
Environmental science and Financial and insurance mathematics are only offered as extended majors. Molecular biology is only offer as a minor.
Please refer to this table for a list of all available science minor, majors and extended majors at Clayton. Keep in mind though not all science majors, minors and extended majors are available under all double degrees.
Units you have to enrol in
Because you are enrolled in a course that leads to a double degree, you can only enrol in Bachelor of Science units, and/or units that belong to the partner course. You cannot enrol in free electives. For example, if you are doing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts double degree, you can only enrol in science and arts units.
A science unit is a unit listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or from the list below:
MTH1010 Functions and their applications (depending on your mathematics background and the course you are enrolled in; not available in all double degrees with Science)
SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning (not available in all double degrees with Science)
SCI1022 Introduction to scientific coding (not available in all double degrees with Science) (not available in all double degrees with Science)
SCI1200 Humans, evolution and modern society (prohibition with all level one biology units)
SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society
SCI2030 Indigenous science: Science through the eyes of Australia’s first peoples: limited places available
SCI3920 Science internship
SCI3925 Science internship extended
SCI3930 Career skills for scientists
How many units do I enrol in?
DOMESTIC STUDENTS: As a full-time domestic student, you enrol in eight units per year, normally 4 units in semester one and 4 units in semester two (48 credit points) to complete your course in the standard duration. If you plan to take fewer units in an academic year (and take longer to complete your course), you can enrol in 2-3 units per semester online but if you plan to do one unit then you will need to enrol in a minimum of 2 units per semester to accept your offer, and then change your intended study load to one unit per semester by
- changing from full-time to part-time via the Study Load menu option in the Web Enrolment System and then going into the unit Enrolment module and discontinuing units; or
- contacting Science Student Services via Monash Connect to reduce your enrolment.
Note: This is your intended study load for the purposes of enrolment only.
If you choose to change your intended study load below 18 credit points per semester, you may not be eligible for government payments such as Youth Allowance, Austudy or public transport concessions. Contact Centrelink for help. Enrolment in less than 36 credit points (EFTSL of less than .75) means you are a part-time student and enrolment between 36 and 48 credit points per academic year means you are a full-time student for government payments.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (on a student VISA): You must enrol in four units in each semester.
What units do I choose?
In your science component you are required to complete six level one science units from the tables below. As a double degree student, you can replace one level one science unit with a level two or three science unit, provided that you have met all level one science requirements.
- Core communication unit
As part of your course requirements you are required to complete SCI1000 Science communication to influence change. You can enrol in this unit in either semester one or two.
- Two level one approved science sequences
The units you complete must include two approved science sequences (24 points). The sequences information can be found under ‘Requirements’, Part A. Science specified study under the handbook entry for your double degree. Make sure at least one of these sequences corresponds with the science major you would like to complete (as outlined in the table below).
The choice of level 1 sequences will impact your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and lay the foundation for a related major.
The two level one sequences must be selected from separate disciplines and cannot have units in common.
Level one approved sequences and related majors -This table details the majors available to you and the units (identified by a code) you have to enrol in at first year to study them.
- Mathematics or statistics unit
If your unit selection does not include an approved level one mathematics sequence, you must also complete at least one first year mathematics or statistics unit (SCI1020, SCI1022, STA1010, MTH1020, MTH1030 , MTH1035). To work out which unit is appropriate, please refer to the Handbook entry for your double degree for more information.
NOTE: this does not apply to some double degree courses where you complete an equivalent first year mathematics or statistics unit in the other component of your double degree. For further details refer to the Course Details table above and the Handbook entry for your double degree.
If you are commencing in semester two:
- You only need to enrol in units for semester two. In October/November you will enrol in your units for the following year via the Web Enrolment System (WES).
- Your choice of units may be limited by unit prerequisites, and you may not be able to enrol in some units. If you require further assistance selecting your units please contact Science Student Services via Monash Connect.
Science units available to you*
Please refer to this table for the level one science units available to you as a first year student. Use this table to select the units you would like to study along with the sequences you saw in the table above. It is up to you what units you select in addition to your level one approved science sequences. Many science students use these units to explore areas of science completely outside their experience. For example, a student choosing physics and maths sequences might choose units in Biology and Earth science just to try something new and explore other areas of interest.
*Not all science units are available to all double degree students. For further information, please check your course details above and the Handbook entry for your double degree.
Applying for credit
You can apply for credit for completed TAFE (Diploma level and above) and University level subjects. If you are granted credit, you will be awarded credit points towards the completion of your degree and you will not be required to complete those units. You can search online for previous credit decisions to give you an idea of what you may be granted.
VCE Algorithmics
If you have completed units 3 & 4 VCE Algorithmics (HESS), you are eligible for up to two units of credit (12 credit points): FIT1045 Introduction to programming and a level 1 FIT elective. (Please note the level one FIT elective may not fit in your double degree.)
How to apply
You can submit your credit application and supporting documentation for assessment online AFTER you have created your Monash computer account.
Along with your completed credit application, you must provide an academic transcript with the marks and grades of the study you have completed, as well as unit outlines which include detailed information on the list of topics studied, contact hours, texts and references, methods of assessment and learning outcomes. If you know which major you plan to complete, please specify this in your application.
You don’t need to provide your results or unit outlines for any study undertaken at Monash (including Enhancement studies) or VCE Algorithmics (we have these already).
It is recommended that you submit your credit application as soon as possible after you accept your offer and enrol in units, to allow you plenty of time to change your enrolment prior to the start of semester if required.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application via your Monash email.
In the meantime, you enrol in a standard enrolment by your offer lapse date to secure your place in the course. Your unit enrolment can then be changed when your credit application has been processed.
Suggested combinations of units
The following example study plans are designed to give you the maximum amount of choice of science major/s in later stages of your course: (Note: these should be used a broad guide only, as these particular tools have been designed for students completing a Science single degree)
A guide to our terminology
| What we say | What it means |
|---|---|
| Handbook | THE guide to everything you need to know about your course - it is your rule book. When in doubt, consult the Handbook as your definitive guide to your course. It is important to remember, you should always consult the Handbook for the year you started your course. |
| Level one approved sequence | A level one approved sequence comprises approved combinations of two 6-point science units at level one in the same discipline which lead to a major. Some of the approved level one sequences provide pathways to several majors. For example, the level one sequence of BIO1011 and BIO1022 can lead to a major in Zoology as well as Pharmacology. The list of approved level one sequences are linked from your course entry in the Handbook. Note there is a limit on double counting units towards majors, minors and extended majors. No more than 12 credit points can normally be credited towards two majors, or a major and a minor, for a student in the same course (including a double degree course). The same unit is not normally credited to two minors. Some majors require you to take additional units from a closely related discipline to complement and strengthen your knowledge in those disciplines. For example, if you wish to complete a major in Physics, you must take level one and two mathematics units. These additional units are listed under the relevant science area of study. |
| Major | This is the area you choose to specialise within your course (for example: "I am completing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics"). A major is a specially defined set of units listed under each area of study. A science major requires the completion of 8 units (48 credit points) and is normally taken over the 3 years. Refer to the each major for the exact requirements you need to complete |
| Extended major | By studying extra units from most areas of study, the extended major allows you to gain a deeper understanding of your chosen major. An extended major consists of 12 units of study from the approved list. Refer to the each extended major for the exact requirements you need to complete. |
| Minor | If you want to broaden your education a science minor will give you significant knowledge in another area of study. A minor consists of 4 units of study (24 credit points). Refer to the each minor for the exact requirements you need to complete. |
| Unit | Another name for the subject that you study at Monash. You can identify units by their alpha-numeric code (3 letters followed by 4 digits e.g. EAE1022). The first three letters refer to a broad area of study – in this case EAE refers to Earth Atmosphere and Environment; the first digit tells you the level of study. So EAE1022 is a first level unit of study offered in Earth Atmosphere and Environment. |
| Science unit |
A science unit is a unit listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or from the list below:
MTH1010 Functions and their applications (depending on your mathematics background and the course you are enrolled in; (not available all double degrees) |
| Semester | A standard semester is a period of study consisting of 12 weeks. The academic year is divided into two main semesters – semester one and two. |
| Undergraduate | The first level of university study. If you have never studied at university before and/or have just finished school, you will be entering university at undergraduate level. |
| Postgraduate | Once you have completed an undergraduate degree, further study (which includes masters, and PhD) is called "postgraduate". |
Still confused? Where to get help
Science Student Services is always here to help. You can come and see us for course advice, assistance in deciding on your major, help sorting through the (sometimes confusing) processes and requirements related to your course, and anything else you need.
1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
Online
- Contact us at Monash Connect
- For course progression assistance you can complete a course advice form and include the questions you would like answered.
- If you are unable to make enrolment changes online complete an Enrolment Amendment form.
Stay informed and connect with other students
- Sign up for the Monash Science Facebook group to stay on top of what’s going on in Science.
- Subscribe to The Scapegoat, a student-run newsletter.
- Meet friends by joining a Science club & society, like MSS (Monash Science Society), or one of our Science School clubs .
- Visit and study in the Science Student Learning Lounge, 14 Rainforest Walk (ground floor) – you will be granted access to this 24 hour study space after the start of semester.
Planning your course and future opportunities
Course planning information for students in Undergraduate Science degrees
Launch your science career, learn new skills and meet new people by considering these study options:
Career Prospects and Industry Experience - Turn your dreams into reality by building your professional experience with an internship or project.
- Internship units - Take an internship (domestic or international) for credit during your studies and ensure you have the skills you need for the workforce by applying for SCI3920 Science Internship or SCI3925 Science Internship (Extended)
- Build your employability skills with SCI3930 Career skills for scientists
Study overseas - Prepare for adventure and broaden your horizons by studying abroad. This includes a semester abroad, Monash-Led Programs such as Global Immersion Guarantee or Monash Global Campus Intensives, global study tours and field trips, overseas placements and industry projects.
Please note that not all global programs can be taken in some double degrees. You need to refer to the list of eligible courses for each experience.
Research project - Take part in a scientific research project and develop research skills and discover new knowledge.
Indigenous science – explore this topic in SCI2030. Limited places are available.
What's next?
Now that you understand your course structure, please return to your enrolment gateway and continue with the enrolment steps. To accept your offer you must enrol in units by your offer lapse date.