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 Year 12 results, the grades achieved during tertiary study and the duration of that study.
Applicants with an achieved ATAR of less than 70.00 or equivalent need to have completed a minimum of one year of equivalent full-time study load (1 EFTSL) or 48 credit points (or equivalent) of bachelor level study with a minimum 60% average.
Applicants with an achieved ATAR of above 70.00 or equivalent need to have completed a minimum of six months of equivalent full-time study load (0.5 EFTSL) or 24 credit points (or equivelant) of bachelor level study with a minimum 60% average.
All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites. Any science-based studies used to meet the prerequisite for admission must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.
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.
All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites. Any science-based studies used to meet the prerequisite for admission must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.
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 the Diploma of Higher Education 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%.
Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
Please contact sci-futurestudents@monash.edu to determine your eligibility for this pathway.
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. Please note full tuition fees apply for this pathway, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are not available for domestic students but you may be eligible for FEE-HELP.
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.
Applicants 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.
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:
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.