Monash University Science handbook 1995

Students of outstanding merit: faculty scholars

The faculty operates a Faculty of Science Scholar Scheme which recognises academic excellence. This scheme is separate from the Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program). Entry to the scheme is at second-year level and is based on results obtained after the first year of study in the faculty. Faculty scholar status is reviewed at the end of each year, and scholars are entitled to an annual book allowance and academic support during the time they are enrolled in their undergraduate studies. They are also given the opportunity to pursue studies which can be tailored individually to meet their particular interests and aspirations.

The individual study program for each scholar is determined by the faculty, through its faculty scholar scheme coordinators, after full discussion between the scholar and a coordinator, and any amendments to the program must be approved by a coordinator, prior to faculty approval being given. A supervisor, being a senior member of academic staff, is appointed for each scholar, and the role of this supervisor is to be available to provide guidance, academic support and encouragement.

The study program for an individual scholar is designed to offer a wider and/or deeper study experience than that afforded by the standard course. Faculty scholars may take additional subjects above the normal requirement which are chosen on the basis of individual interest. These subjects are not `weighted', ie they attract no HECS liability, but are accorded their full credit points.

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