Shape the world’s future.

The world is facing a range of increasingly complex and pressing challenges – food security, climate change, overpopulation, habitat and biodiversity loss, and an ever-changing technological, economic and social landscape.

Our future depends on bright minds, innovators and collaborators who can create solutions for a better tomorrow. This is where science comes in. Science is about understanding how the world works. It’s about analysing, experimenting and making discoveries. It’s about driving change.

With a science degree from Monash, the possibilities to make a real difference are endless.

Duration

3 years

Intakes

February, July and October

Areas of Study

Applied microbiology*

Study microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. This knowledge can be used to prevent food spoilage and biofouling, stop the spread of infectious diseases, and solve environmental problems by removing pollutants.

Biotechnology

Understand and utilise various biological systems and/or living organisms to develop new technologies and processes of value to the healthcare industry, agricultural and industrial sectors, and the environment.

Genetics and bioinformatics

Study the total genetic makeup of organisms and the diverse range of analytical methods and tools applied to genomic data. These allied fields contribute to superior healthcare, enhanced food security and more.

Medicinal chemistry

Study the design, development, biological activities and properties of drugs. You’ll learn how to seek new active chemical compounds from natural products such as rainforest plants, and design novel synthetic compounds.

Psychology*

Study the human mind, mental processes and resulting behaviour. This is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, memory, perception, reasoning, and mental health and wellbeing.

Tropical environmental biology*

Study the behaviour of living systems with a strong focus on ecological and environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity and conservation. Sustainable approaches to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation are also explored.

Chemistry (minor)

Study the science of matter and energy, how atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine and technology.

Genetics and genomics (minor)

Study the structure, function, transmission and evolution of genes. Genetics underpins many exciting areas such as biomedical science, conservation biology and forensics.

Career Paths

Science graduates have diverse and interesting careers, but not all science graduates become scientists. You can use your degree as a springboard to any career where critical thinking, the ability to analyse and investigate new information, a commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based decision making are valued.

Bachelor of Science graduates have established careers in areas such as:

• clinical trials coordination
• intellectual property management
• biomedical product industry
• drug discovery and development
• water management
• conservation and marine biology
• environmental management
• analytical/biomedical chemistry
• biotechnology
• quality control
• science journalism
• process control
• microbiology.

Entry Requirements