Your Essential Guide

You could successfully complete a Monash College pathway program in Australia or through one of their international partners.

Provided the course entry requirements have been met - we also accept internal course transfers from other Monash University degrees, as well as transfers from other universities. You may be eligible to receive credit from your previous tertiary study.

• You might be eligible for the Monash Guarantee or SEAS. Take a look at this handy ATAR and SEAS calculator.
• You may also be eligible for the Bachelor of Science VTAC Subject Adjustment, where we reward students studying more than one Year 12 science subject by providing additional points towards their aggregate score which in turn, rasies the rank of their ATAR. Please click here for a guide (pdf).
• Pathways – these can include transferring from another university, completing a TAFE Diploma qualification or Monash University's Diploma of Higher Education.

We accept a range of sciences as prerequisites - geography, psychology and environmental science are also on the list!

If you don't meet the subject prerequisite/s, you will not be eligible to receive an offer for that course.

However, Monash does accept a range of alternate options and pathways:

• Commence another undergraduate degree at Monash and complete a Science subject as an elective, then apply for an internal course transfer.
• Commence a Bachelor of Science at another institution, then apply to transfer. You may be eligible to receive credit from this study.
• Successfully complete the Diploma of Higher Education (domestic students only) or other science-based graded Diploma.
• Complete a Monash College pathway program (international students only).

There are a number of ways to meet the minimum English language requirements:

Domestic

• 25 study score in VCE English, VCE Literature, VCE English Language or 25 in VCE English as an Additional Language (EAL), or equivalent*
• Approved tertiary qualifications
• Tertiary study at an English medium institution
• English-rich units

International

• Senior secondary school qualification with an equivalent result in an equivalent English subject
• Tertiary study at an English medium institution
• Successful completion of a preparatory English language course at the appropriate level at Monash College or another approved institution
• English language test at the required level

*Please note some courses may have a higher English language entry requirement

Honours Year

An additional Honours year is an excellent way to challenge yourself and focus your knowledge by completing a specialist project or research thesis. For those looking for a pathway to graduate research or a PhD, an Honours year is the ideal way to get there!

Masters programs

As a Science graduate you can further your studies by undertaking a postgraduate masters degree. This postgraduate study can provide another opportunity into a PhD.

Yes! Please see a complete list here for our Science double degrees.

It's not double the work - a double degree allows you to study two separate degrees at the same time. It's structured so you graduate with both degrees in a much shorter time than it would take to finish them individually, and you’ll have a similar workload as a single degree.

Yes, the Bachelor of Science can be used as a pathway to many exciting and diverse careers, including Medicine. You can read more about some of the popular career pathways using Science, below:

• Engineer
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapist
• Veterinarian
• Teacher
• Research
• Psychologist
• Graduate study options

A major is a series of 8 units or subjects studied sequentially to form the main field of specialisation within your bachelor degree.

A minor consists of 4 units studied within the same discipline and is usually studied over two years.

An extended major consists of 12 units studied within the same discipline and is usually studied over three or four years.

See the complete list of our Science majors here.

How do I choose my major?

As a first year Science student, you’ll need to study at least two level one (first year) sequences in the same discipline which lead to a major. Take a look at the level one sequences and how they work here.

When do I choose my major?

If you’re not sure, you don’t have to choose your major straight away. Choose a couple of sequences in areas you like, which will open up your options later down the track. If you change your mind, that’s okay too!

Can I study a double major?

The Bachelor of Science course structure has enough space to allow for two majors.

What if I want to change my major later? Can I get help in choosing my subjects and major/s?

Absolutely! Lots of students change their majors. Monash Connect can give you specialist course advice.

You certainly can!

The APAC psychology extended major can be studied in the Bachelor of Science single degree and both the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Psychology double degrees.

Find out more about the pathways to becoming a psychologist here!

There are many internships, special projects, international experiences, fieldtrips and volunteering opportunities that you can participate in throughout your degree. Take a look here.

For additional information on career prospects and industry experience, please click here.

You can also see where some of our recent Science graduates are working.

• Monash University Clubs and Societies
• Science Clubs and Societies
• Field trips and international opportunities
• Peer Assisted Study Sessions
• Peer Mentoring
• Science Future Leaders Program
• Science Student Ambassadors
• Science Industry Week
• Study abroad and exchange