If you don't achieve the 'right' ATAR, it isn’t the end of the world – there are alternative pathways into a Bachelor of Science at Monash.
If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact sci-futurestudents@monash.edu.
Students can apply to transfer from another university’s science-related degree into Monash Science.
Entry will be determined by a number of factors, including your Year 12 results, the grades achieved in your tertiary study (60% or higher), and the duration of that study.
If you would like to determine whether your eligible for entry, please contact sci-futurestudents@monash.edu.
Applicants without the required formal qualifications can be considered for admission by studying two single (science) university units.
Upon successful completion and with a minimum average result of 60%, application can be made for entry into the Bachelor of Science provided the English language requirement and the subject prerequisite have been met.
The applicant’s complete academic record will be taken into consideration.
ATAR of at least 60, with a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
Upon successful completion of all units and a minimum result of 60%, admission can be made into the second year of the Bachelor of Science.
Read more about DoHE here.
To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require a minimum average result of at least 60%.
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science based diploma will require a minimum average results at least 70%.
Read more about this pathway here.
Domestic students
Upon completion of an Australian Year 12, students can undertake an eight-month Diploma of Science at Monash College. The Diploma of Science offers a direct pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Science.
International students
Students with an international secondary school qualification can undertake an eight-month Diploma of Science at Monash University, Docklands. The Diploma of Science offers a direct pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Science.
Read more about the Diploma of Science here.
The Monash University Foundation Year is a pre-university program that prepares students for undergraduate study.
Students must successfully complete this program with a 65% in English, a 50% in a Science subject, and an overall score of 72.5% to be eligible for the Bachelor of Science.
Read more about the Monash University Foundation Year here.
The Monash Indigenous Entry Scheme provides Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students direct admission into a range of undergraduate degrees at a significantly lower ATAR. The Bachelor of Science is included (50 ATAR).
There are no special classes, extra requirements or time added to the course for students admitted under the Indigenous Entry Scheme and students will graduate with the same Monash degree as any other student.
Learn more about the Monash Indigenous Entry Scheme here. Visit the William Cooper Institute for more information or email wci-study@monash.edu
The Monash Indigenous Access Program (MIAP) is a 6 – 12 month scholarship funded bridging program which prepares students for entry into a variety of undergraduate degrees at Monash University.
This bridging course caters for students who:
The Indigenous Non-Award Pathway (INAP) is a part-time version of the MIAP.
Learn more about the MIAP and INAP here. Visit the William Cooper Institute for more information or email wci-study@monash.edu.