Gain a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research.
If your science degree sparked a desire to dig deeper into a topic, this honours degree is your chance to pursue your passion.
The extra year includes a research thesis and additional units that will help you further develop your analytical and research skills, while building discipline-specific knowledge in your chosen field of expertise.
You’ll participate in seminars, give oral presentations of your research and prepare a thesis – activities that can be stepping stones towards higher research qualifications in science, such as the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Duration
1 year
Intakes
February and July*
Areas of Study
This course comprises coursework through seminars and a major research project. You can choose to specialise in:
- Biotechnology
- Food science and technology
- Medical bioscience
- Medicinal chemistry
- Psychology (February intake only)
- Tropical environmental biology.
Career Paths
Our graduates work in:
- the drug and pharmaceutical industry
- food manufacturing processes and development
- product commercialisation and business development
- biotechnology product development
- biomanufacturing
- clinical genetics
- clinical science and research management
- environmental consulting and management
- intellectual property management
- research and development.
Entry Requirements
For admission into the science honours course, you must have:
- completed the requirement for the Bachelor of Science at Monash University or an equivalent degree, and
- obtained a distinction grade average (70 per cent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level three, and
- met the normal Monash University English language requirements for undergraduate students.
