Your Essential Guide

Begin your Monash Science journey by exploring our undergraduate study options, entry requirements and the many ways you can shape your degree. Learn about our majors, double degrees, pathways, student experience, industry engagement, global opportunities, hands-on learning and the diverse career possibilities that a science degree can unlock.

Study options

Monash Science double degrees let you combine your passion for science with another field, graduating with two degrees in a shorter time. This flexible structure opens diverse career opportunities, blending scientific knowledge with expertise in another discipline.

Discover what makes each double degree special with a deep-dive to learn about all the exciting things you can get up to! Each double degree offers unique opportunities—whether it’s industry placements, research projects, study abroad programs, or hands-on experiences that bring your learning to life.

Explore the entry requirements for each double degree, including minimum academic requirements, subject prerequisites, intake periods, location, fees, and the application process.

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Science and Arts

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Science and Biomedical Science

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Commerce and Science

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Science and Computer Science

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Education (Honours) and Science

4 years full time
Clayton campus

Engineering (Honours) and Science

5 years full time or 10 years part time
Clayton campus

Science and Global Studies

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Information Technology and Science

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Law (Honours) and Science

5 years full time
Clayton campus

Science and Music

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Psychology and Science

4 years full time or 8 years part time
Clayton campus

Pathways into Science View

There are a range of pathways into the 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 a minimum of 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. Depending on the applicant's background, more units may be required.
Please contact sci-futurestudents@monash.edu to determine your eligibility for this pathway.
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 Advanced Preparation Program (MAPP) offers a direct, accelerated pathway into your preferred Monash University undergraduate degree. Designed for successful Year 12 graduates who narrowly miss direct undergraduate entry, this intensive 16-week program builds your academic readiness through targeted learning and personalised support.
This course is only available to international students.
Read more about MAPP 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:
- haven't completed Year 12
- graduated on a non-ATAR pathway
- received an ATAR under 50
- are mature aged with no previous study experience
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.

Any science-based studies used to meet the prerequisite for admission must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

Science as a pathway View

Application and course information

Plan your first year in science

Explore how to structure your course, discover the units you can take, and start shaping your Science journey before you even begin!

Admission and application information

Discover admission and application information for domestic and international students.

Student experience

Learning beyond the classroom

Get the experience with field trips and international study opportunities.

Jobs in science

See where some of our recent graduates are working.

Meet our students

Meet some of our science students and read about why they chose their course and Monash.

Get involved

Explore our student experience opportunities.

Help and support

Find out where to get help and support to assist with your studies, both academically and socially.

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