Laws and Science

Bachelor's degree (honours)/Bachelor's degree

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science from Monash is a double degree that pairs practical legal skills with a thoughtful analysis into the complex interaction between science and society. Bachelor of Laws (Honours) & Science students will gain knowledge of the Australian legal system while specialising in a chosen scientific field aligned with their career aspirations.

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Laws and Science - L3007

With the growth in scientific research and the commercialisation of new technologies, graduates with knowledge in both science and law are increasingly sought after. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science double degree is the ideal stepping stone for a future-proof science career, combining practical legal skills and an awareness of the complexities between science and society.

In an age of increasing technological advancements, the link between science and the law will only become stronger. This means as a graduate with a double degree in science and law, you will have the power to choose a varied range of career pathways and the security needed to navigate an ever-changing workforce.

With a choice of twenty-five majors in science and a rich repertoire of law electives, the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science can be tailored to meet your individual interests. Choose from specialisations as varied as Applied mathematics to Zoology, providing a targeted pathway aligned with your specific aspirations.

This course leads to two separate degrees:

the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and
the Bachelor of Science.

As a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science graduate, you will gain all the benefits of each degree and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or to combine the two in your chosen work.

Unlock the opportunity to work overseas

As both degrees are internationally recognised, you will have no problem applying for work abroad. Depending on your area of specialisation, you may go on to work in fields including the space industry, biotechnology, intellectual property, mining or forensic law.

Career outcomes

In Australia and worldwide, there is high demand for legal professionals with expertise in science as well as scientists who are qualified in law.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science provides legal knowledge and skills that are highly advantageous in both law and science leadership positions. From law-makers dealing with climate change legislation to genetic modification and stem cell research to scientists navigating complex legal and political approval processes to further their research, the applications of law and science studies are far-reaching.

Some potential career outcomes that may result from a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science double degree include representing clients on cases related to land use, mining, climate change, and the environment; working as a legal advisor in the health and medicine sector; or protecting the Intellectual Property on new life-saving drugs.

At a glance

Subject prerequisites

English	Maths	Sciences / Other
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Location	On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
Duration	This course is equivalent to 5.25 years of full-time study and offered only in accelerated mode to complete in 5 years. Part-time study is also available.
Start date	First Semester (February), Second Semester (July).

Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

Overview
Entry requirements
Course structure
Applications and Fees

A Monash Law degree will equip you with the required qualifications to pursue a legal career in Australia, whether you’d like to become a professional lawyer or apply your legal knowledge across other disciplines.

Graduate with the peace of mind that your degree is recognised by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) as satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practice in Victoria. No law degree enables you to practise law immediately. You must complete further training Practical Legal Training (PLT) or supervised legal training by the Supreme Court of Victoria and obtain a practising certificate.

Your studies will begin with a foundational overview of the history, concepts and procedures underpinning the Australian legal system. Alongside your fundamental training, you can select specialised electives in the areas of law that interest you, like 'Negotiation and Conflict Resolution,' 'Media Law' or 'Animal Law.'

You will have significant opportunities for hands-on practical experience through Monash Law Clinical Legal Education Guarantee, which allows you to work with real clients on real cases as part of your degree. Your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree also offers you the option to study overseas, gaining applied legal experience in a diverse environment.

Pairing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with Bachelor of Science will further enhance your opportunities, allowing you to apply your legal expertise across one of twenty-five different science majors. Whether you’re interested in a career in plant science, psychology, environmental science or pharmacology, a Bachelor of Science from Monash can help you get there.

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Law
Science

Please select a specialisation for more details:

Anatomy and developmental biology
Applied mathematics
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Climate and atmospheric science
Computational science
Earth science
Ecology and conservation biology
Environmental science
Financial and insurance mathematics
Genetics and genomics
Geographical science
Human pathology
Immunology
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Molecular biology
Pharmacology
Physics
Physiology
Plant sciences
Psychology
Pure mathematics
Zoology

Lucinda Mullins, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws student at Monash in Melbourne, Australia

"I love the opportunities Monash gives you. I belong to lots of clubs and societies and it opens you up to new ideas, new people and new adventures." - Lucinda Mullins, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws student

Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

ATAR requirements

ATAR

95.05

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85

Note Monash guarantee for 2025 entry

85

Note Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made in 2025

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Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 30 in English other than EAL

Maths

N/A

Sciences/Other

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology

IB subjects

English

At least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL

Maths

N/A

Sciences/Other

At least 4 at Standard Level (SL) or 3 at Higher Level (HL) in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only), General Mathematics (HL only), Geography, Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL only), Physics or Psychology.

Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study

Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study

Non- school leavers: Monash applicants (via Internal Course Transfer)

Applicants who have partially completed an undergraduate degree must have completed the equivalent of one semester (24 points) or more of a recognised university degree and no more than the equivalent of two years of full time study (96 point); and achieved a distinction average or better across all the university units, irrespective of discipline. The distinction average is a minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission, and the average will then be the basis for ranking candidates as part of a competitive selection process.

Non- school leavers: External applicants

Applicants who have partially completed an undergraduate degree must have completed the equivalent of one year of full time study (a minimum of 48 credit points) and a maximum of two years (96 credit points); and achieved a distinction average or better across all the university units, irrespective of discipline. It is important to note that achieving a distinction average does not guarantee a successful application. The distinction average is a minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission, and the average will then be the basis for ranking candidates. Selection is competitive due to limited places available.

Graduate entry requirements:

Non-law graduates considering a career in the law are only eligible to apply for the Juris Doctor.The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies, except for cross institutional enrolments or for law graduate returning to complete units in order to practise in Victoria.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Domestic Students:

We recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, provided you meet the course prerequisites above. More about special admissions schemes...

If you don't meet the initial entrance requirements, you'll be able to gain entry to this course by transferring to Monash Law from a recognized undergraduate course at Monash or from another university. Please refer to the requirements for non-school leavers above.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course structure Bachelor of Laws and Science double degree can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Apply through VTAC

Semester two (July)

Please note there is no mid year intake for external applicants for 2025.

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

The average annual student contribution amount for 2025 is:

A$13,500

Note: see information on how fees are calculated.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.

Full fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:

A$47,900

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.