Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science Program

The Bachelor of Science program at Monash University is designed to provide students with an experience in independent analysis and research in their chosen field of expertise. This comprehensive program offers a wide range of science disciplines, allowing students to explore varied interests before focusing on one or two areas that most inspire them.

Program Structure and Details

• The program is offered on a full-time basis at the Clayton campus and the Malaysia campus.
• The duration of the program is three years.
• The program starts in Semester one (February), Semester two (July), and October (Malaysia).
• The qualification awarded upon completion is a Bachelor of Science degree.

Entry Requirements

International Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, international students must satisfy all of the following requirements:

• Minimum age requirements: At the time of enrolment, students must be at least 17 years of age.
• Academic entry requirements: Students must have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score.
• English entry requirements: Students must satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:
  • English subject (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
  • Language of instruction
  • English tests (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
• Prerequisite subject requirements: Students must have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subjects, including English and Science.

Academic Entry Requirements

The academic entry score required for this course varies depending on the qualification:

• ATAR: 80
• Monash University Foundation Year: 72.50%
• Monash University Diploma of Science Part 2: 55%
• Monash Advanced Preparation Program: 72.50%
• UNSW Foundation Studies: 7.5
• Foundation Studies - Trinity College, University of Melbourne: 77%
• GCE A Level: 9
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 28
• Advanced Placement: 7
• SAT - Total score out of 1600: Total score by adding the best section scores achieved in ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’
• Pearson International Advanced Levels: Total score by achieving either a maximum of the best 3 International A Level subjects completed within two years or a minimum of the best 2 International A Level subjects completed within two years plus the best 2 International AS Level subjects.

Majors, Extended Majors, and Minors

In this course, students can choose from a wide range of majors, extended majors, and minors, including:

• 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

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for international students are subject to change annually. The fee information displayed is based on the 2025 rates and should only be used as a guide. The fees for 2025 are: A$53,400 per 48 credit points, which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.

Career Opportunities

A Science degree from Monash University can lead to rewarding careers in traditional science fields, as well as in areas such as journalism and publishing, business research and analysis, public relations and marketing, banking and finance, human resources, training and development, public or civil services, diplomacy, public policy making, social and community services, counselling, and social welfare.