Global Challenges
Choosing what to study
At Monash Science, you don't need to decide on your areas of study straight away. If you already know what you want to focus on, that's great! But if you're still not sure, that's ok too - you have plenty of flexibility to explore different study areas before making a decision.
As a first-year Science student, you’ll need to study two first year (level one) Science sequences. Each sequence consists of two units that provide the foundational knowledge for a range of majors. The sequences you choose will determine which majors and minors you’re eligible to study from second year onwards.
You can select from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth, atmosphere and environment
- Mathematics
- Physics and astrophysics
- Computational science
- Psychology
Understanding majors, minors, extended majors and electives
| Minor | A series of 4 units studied within the same discipline and is usually studied over two years. |
|---|---|
| Major | A series of 8 units studied sequentially to form your main field or specialisation, and is studied for the duration of your degree. |
| Extended major | An extended version of a major, where you complete 10 or 12 units. |
| Electives | Electives are units outside of your major or minor studies. Your course may require you to complete some Science specific electives - you can pick from a range of science units. Your course may also allow you to complete "free electives" whereby you can pick almost any unit at Monash. Please note some unit have certain entry requirements you must meet to be eligible to enrol in that unit - these are referred to as prerequisites, corequisites or prohibitions. If you have enough electives, you may be able to form another major or minor. |
In the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours), you must complete one major or extended major. You also have the option to complete a Science minor and electives.
Science majors, minors and extended majors
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Compulsory units
In your Science degree there are a range of compulsory units.
Additional opportunities
Take your degree further. Choose from a range of optional units to deepen your knowledge and expend your opportunities.
