If you love science, and you are curious, adventurous, creative and prepared to challenge the status quo, then this course is for you. The application process for the selective entry, Bachelor of Science Advanced (honours) – Global Challenges course involves a few extra requirements compared to some other courses.
In addition to meeting the course prerequisites, a supplementary submission form asks you to address three questions, on the basis of your supplementary submission, applicants may be offered an online-interviews are offered as part of the application process.
Why an interview? Because here at Global Challenges we are keen to find out more about you beyond your school marks and grades. The interview is an opportunity for you to share your passions and motivation for applying to this degree.
We warmly welcome Indigenous, international and interstate applicants. We are committed to promoting equal opportunity in education in accordance with universal principles of equity, fairness and social justice and in compliance with anti-discrimination laws.
Come and find out more about Global Challenges during the Monash University Faculty of Science open days. You will have a chance to speak to staff, students and alumni about the degree.
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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.
You will be emailed an outcome in mid-December, to the email address that you supplied to in your application.
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.
Offers will be released in mid-January. You will not be advised of the outcome of your application before this date.
We encourage you to apply by November and submit 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 but you will need to ensure you have checked the deadline date. 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.
No, this course cannot be deferred. You can however apply for this course again 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.
1) Global Challenges students work to improve their communities in different ways and change the world for the better. Describe one way in which you have contributed to change in your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighbourhood, etc.
Maximum 300 words.
2) Describe, using your own ideas and scientific knowledge, a creative solution to a global issue you are concerned about (the issue can be on any scale, from an issue in your community to one that affects the planet as a whole
Maximum 300 words.
3) Describe how your personal values and aspirations align with this degree. What excites you most about the course compared to other courses you may have looked at? (View the course handbook and website.)
You should read this information in conjunction with the course entry on Study At Monash and the VTAC Guide
DATE | SELECTION STEP |
20 November 2022 | Last date to submit a supplementary information to be considered for December Round |
12 December 2022 | Official invitations sent for interviews |
14-16 December 2022 | Global Challenges Interviews |
3 January 2023 | Last date to submit a supplementary (late applicants and change of preference) |
6 & 9 January 2023 | Global Challenges Interviews |
This information is correct as at 4 August 2022. Please check this page regularly for updates
