Courses by faculty: Faculty of Science

The Bachelor of Food Science and Technology is your opportunity to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of future generations.

Food science involves the biological, physical and chemical aspects of food and its composition, beginning with harvesting, followed by preparation and ending with consumption. Food technology is the application of food science to the processing of biological materials into food products.

The course focuses, firstly, on helping you develop a greater understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials as they are processed and formulated before being presented to the consumer and, secondly, on the technology of food such as preservation, processing, packaging and distribution to ensure that food is safe, nutritious, and wholesome.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the principles, concepts and skills relevant to food science and technology, including types of food materials, regional food culture (e.g. halal foods), manufacturing processes, and industrial applications of food science and technology
2. apply quantitative and qualitative laboratory research techniques and analytical skills of foods, food processing, and quality control in food science and technology
3. demonstrate inquiry and critical thinking, and ethical, social and international understanding in the context of food science and technology
4. communicate effectively, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting and write professionally in the field of food science and technology
5. assess and effectively manage occupational health and safety issues related to food science and technology activities in the laboratory, and in environmental and industrial settings.

The course develops through three themes of foundation sciences and scientific practice, food science and food technology that culminate in a food science internship.

Part A. Foundation sciences and scientific practice

Food science is an interdisciplinary field, and draws on a broad scientific foundation. These studies develop your understanding of the underpinning sciences. They also provide an introduction to the key areas of scientific communication and practice and the scientific techniques and processes that have and will lead to advances in food science.

Part B. Food science

In these studies you will learn about the physical, biological, and chemical aspects of food and its composition, beginning with harvesting, followed by preparation and ending with consumption. You will develop an understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials as they are processed and formulated before being presented to the consumer.

Part C. Food technology

Food technology is the application of food science to the processing of biological materials into food products. You will develop your understanding of the technology of food including product development, preservation, processing, packaging and distribution to ensure high quality, safe and nutritionally valuable food and food products.

Part D. Internship

The internship provides a minimum of eight-weeks industrial placement in which you will have the opportunity to integrate the various strands of your learning in a real work place.

Part E. Free electives

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of food science and technology or to select units from across the university in which you are eligible to enrol.

The course comprises 144 points of which 132 points comprise food science and technology study and 12 points are free electives.

The course develops through theme studies in A. Foundation sciences and scientific practice, B. Food Science, C. Food Technology that come together in D. the Internship. There will also be some elective study.

Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than 10 units (60 points) may be completed at level 1.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2009.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation sciences and scientific practice (66 points)

Students complete:

• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II
• BTH2741 Biochemistry
• BTH2830 Fundamentals of microbiology
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• CHM2922 Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning or STA1010 Statistical methods for science
• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management
• STA2216 Data analysis for science

Part B. Food science (30 points)

Students complete:

• BTH3711 Food and industrial microbiology
• CHM2962 Food chemistry
• FST1800 Fundamentals of food science
• FST3810 Human nutrition
• FST3830 Functional foods

Part C. Food technology (30 points)

Students complete:

• BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
• FST2810 Food bioprocess technology
• FST3820 Food preservation
• FST3840 Food processing
• FST3850 Food product development

Part D. Internship (6 points)

Students complete:

• FST3800 Food science internship

Part E. Free electives (12 points)

Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge of food science and technology or to select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Honours

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Food Science and Technology may proceed to a one year honours program leading to S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) students must obtain a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3.

The Bachelor of Medical Bioscience is an interdisciplinary program providing training in the biomedical sciences with a focus on medical/molecular diagnostics and medical biotechnology. You will study a wide range of topics including anatomy, biochemistry, cellular metabolism, immunology, medical microbiology, human physiology, pharmacology, pathology, molecular biology and biotechnology. You will also develop a regional perspective relevant to Malaysian healthcare primarily through case studies and work-based training in hospitals and medical research centres.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

1. apply critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative techniques that would be applicable in a medical laboratory and hospital setting in biomedical science
2. demonstrate ethical, social and international understanding in the context of biomedical science
3. communicate effectively, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting, and write professionally in the field of biomedical science
4. assess and effectively manage occupational health and safety issues related to biomedical science activities in a medical laboratory and hospital setting.

The course that develops through two themes, firstly, foundation biomedical sciences and scientific practice and, secondly, human health that culminate in biomedical science practice through an internship.

Part A. Foundation biomedical sciences and scientific practice

These studies provide the scientific foundations for a career in biomedical science with a focus on medical/molecular diagnostics and medical biotechnology. You will gain knowledge in areas of biology, recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry and skills in diagnostic techniques, clinical work practices and scientific communication. You will gain an understanding of the core elements of modern science by looking back at scientific discovery through history and the skills to assess the validity of scientific information. The focus of these studies is skills development and professional application and practice in the laboratory and workplaces.

Part B. Human health

The focus of these studies is scientific principles, concepts and skills in areas of science relevant to the field of biomedical science. These include anatomy, human physiology, immunology, cellular metabolism/biochemistry, medical microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology of human health systems and the functional immune system of multicellular organisms and the disease states that result from pathogen infection and from autoimmunity. You will learn about how the human body systems act together to perform complex body function.

Part C. Internship

The internship provides a minimum of 8 weeks work-based training in hospitals and medical research centres in which you will have the opportunity to integrate the various strands of your learning in a real work place.

Part D. Elective study

This will enable you to further your knowledge in your choice of units from any faculty, including units offered for other science courses.

The course comprises 144 points of which 132 points comprise biomedical science study and 12 points are free electives.

The course develops through theme studies in A. Biomedical sciences and scientific practice and B. Human health that come together in C. Internship. There will also be some elective study.

Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than 10 units (60 points) may be completed at level 1.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2008.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation biomedical sciences and scientific practice (72 points)

Students complete:

• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II
• BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
• BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
• BTH2741 Biochemistry
• BTH2830 Fundamentals of microbiology
• BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• PHA3800 Fundamentals of toxicology
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning or STA1010 Statistical methods for science
• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication

Part B. Human health (54 points)

Students complete:

• ANT1800 Introduction to anatomy
• BTH2752 Cellular metabolism
• BTH3722 Medical microbiology
• HUP3810 Principles of pathology I
• HUP3820 Principles of pathology II
• IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
• PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems
• PHY2820 Physiology of human health
• PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology

PART C. Internship (6 points)

Students complete:

• MBS3800 Medical bioscience internship

PART D. Elective study (12 points)

Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge of medical bioscience or to select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Honours

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Medical Bioscience may proceed to a one year honours program leading to the Bachelor of Science (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) students must obtain a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3.

The Bachelor of Science course will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. The flexibility of the course and the wide range of majors and minors will allow you to explore new areas, further develop your strengths in science, and pursue your interests beyond the area in which you specialise.

You will receive training in generic competencies - critical thinking, problem solving, quantitative and information literacy, communication and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams - and will develop knowledge and skills in at least one science discipline. This will ensure that you have a firm foundation for a career in science or in allied fields where scientific understanding and skills are central.

As a graduate you will be equipped for a variety of careers or for honours and postgraduate study. You will be able to pursue employment opportunities in any of the traditional and emerging careers for scientists in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and apply for positions in a diverse range of fields. Some examples of these include 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 makers, social and community services, counselling, and social welfare.

Double degrees

The Bachelor of Science can be taken in combination with the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Commerce Specialist
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Education (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Bachelor of Global Studies
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Music

This will lead to the award of two degrees, the Bachelor of Science and the degree awarded by the partner course. The requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Science degree are the same whether completed as a single or double degree. Students should refer to the course entry for the partner course in their double degree, for the requirements for the other degree.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science, and a basic understanding of science disciplines other than those in which you major
2. develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
3. demonstrate understanding of the importance of science to the human endeavour
4. collect, organise, analyse and interpret data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of your major(s)
5. convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats
6. work and learn both independently and collaboratively to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives
7. exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Course progression requirements

Students must complete the level one sequences at stage one before enrolling in level two science units.

This is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts:

Part A. Science specified study

This will expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn more about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major. It will also provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Part C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your chosen major, or the sciences more broadly, or study a second science major. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Students must complete units as specified in Parts A, B and C (144 points): a minimum of 96 points of Bachelor of Science listed study over Part A and Part B, and 48 points of free electives in Part C.

In choosing your 96 points of Bachelor of Science listed study over Part A and Part B, you must ensure that you complete six science listed units (36 points) at level 1 and ten science listed units (60 points) at levels 2 and 3, with a minimum of four (24 points) at level 3.

You must also ensure that across the whole course, you complete no more than ten level 1 units (60 points).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2000.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise specified.

Part A. Science specified study (48 points)

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 48 points, a level 1 sequence is typically counted towards your major (Part B) and not towards this Part.

Year one

(a.) At least two level 1 approved science sequences (24 points) from the following list.

Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of a related minor or major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and will lay the foundation for your major. If you are studying a single degree course, it is recommended that you take a third level 1 sequence in your first year to increase your options for choice of major. (Generally, students completing a double degree course will not be able to fit in three level 1 sequences unless one of them is mathematics.)

Biological sciences

One pair of:

• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1042 Environmental biology
• BIO1011 Biology I and ENV1800 Environmental science: A South East Asia perspective

Note 1: Students in the double degree course with Biomedical Science who complete BMS1011 and BMS1021 can replace BIO1011 and BIO1022 here with any other level 1 science units for the purposes of this requirement.

Chemistry

One pair of:

• CHM1011 Chemistry I and CHM1022 Chemistry II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I and CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced and CHM1022 Chemistry II
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced and CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced

Computational science

• FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming and FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

Earth, atmosphere and environment

• EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1 and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Geographical science

One pair of:

• ATS1310 Extreme earth! Natural hazards and human vulnerability and ATS1309 The global challenge
• ATS1310 Extreme earth! Natural hazards and human vulnerability and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Mathematics and statistics

One pair of:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 2: Students with a strong mathematics background and an interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and/or MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and/or MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at the Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help) office.

Note 3: Students in the double degree course with Engineering who complete ENG1090 and/or ENG1005 can replace MTH1020 and/or MTH1030 in this requirement with any other level 1 science unit(s). These students cannot complete MTH2010 or MTH2015, and may replace MTH2010 with either ENG2005 or ENG2006 from 2017.

Note 4: Students in the double degree course with Computer Science who complete MAT1830, and/or who take MTH1030 instead of MAT1841, can replace those units with any other level 1 science unit(s) for the purposes of this requirement.

Physics

One pair of

• PHS1011 Classical physics and relativity and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
• PHS1080 Foundation physics and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
• PHS1031 Physics for the living world and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics

Note 5: Students in the double degree course with Biomedical Science or with Engineering who complete BMS1031 or PHS1080 as part of the Biomedical Science or Engineering requirement, take any other level 1 science unit in lieu of PHS1031 or PHS1080 as these units are equivalent and fulfil the prerequisites for the second semester PHS units.

Psychology

• PSY1011 Psychology 1A and PSY1022 Psychology 1B

(b.) At least one of the following level 1 mathematics or statistics units (6 points) if not already taken as part of a level 1 approved sequence:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced)
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 6: The unit required in b. will depend on your mathematics background and interests:

• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning and STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences. SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent).

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

Recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.

• Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject

Students could replace the unit MTH1030 with the advanced version MTH1035, and should seek permission to enrol in this unit at the Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help) office.

Note 7: Students in a double degree course with Commerce, Commerce Specialist, Engineering or Computer Science do not complete b. because those courses include a corresponding mathematics requirement (that is, ETC1000, ENG1005 and MAT1841).

(c.) Any additional level 1 units (usually one or two) required to take the total level 1 science listed units to 36 credit points. Level 1 science listed units are chosen from units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science or from the following:

• MTH1010 Functions and their applications
• SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society

Note 8: Students in a double degree course can replace one level 1 science listed unit with a level 2 or level 3 science listed unit.

Years two and three

(d.) One unit (6 points) from:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced).

(e.) Any additional units required to make the total level 2 and 3 Bachelor of Science listed units to 60 points (inclusive of the unit in part d. and the units in your major in Part B), with at least 24 points at level 3, chosen from:

• units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science
• SCI3910 Schools science project.

Part B. Science listed Major (48 points)

Complete at least one science listed major. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least three units (18 points) at level 3. You may replace the major with an extended major by using the elective units available in Part A or Part C.

It is recommended that you consider completing level 2 units in more than one area of science to maximise your choice of major at level 3.

If you intend to undertake an honours year you should ensure you complete the specific units required as a pre-requisite for honours in your chosen major area of study.

Minors, majors and extended majors

Refer also to the table of minors and majors by campusminors and majors by campus (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/undergrad/sci-bsc-minor-major-extended-major.html) which details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

Clayton

• Applied mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Developmental biology
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Geosciences
• Human pathology
• Immunology
• Materials science
• Mathematical statistics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Pure mathematics
• Zoology

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Malaysia

• Applied microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Genetics
• Medicinal chemistry
• Psychology
• Tropical environmental biology

Note: Psychology is taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Part C. Free elective study (48 points)

Your elective units may be chosen from remaining units available in the Bachelor of Science course and will enable you to extend your major or to complete a second major or minor(s). Note that, at most, two level 1 units may be counted towards two majors or a major and a minor; no level 2 or level 3 units can be counted towards two majors or a major and a minor.

Elective units may also be taken from non-science disciplines to broaden your knowledge or to complete a major or minor(s) from another course as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units.

Honours

Students successfully completing the Bachelor of Science may proceed to a one year honours program leading to S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours). To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours), students must obtain a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level 3, which will normally include at least 18 points of units in the discipline in which you wish to undertake honours. In addition, some majors require at least four level 3 units in the major and/or particular level 3 elective units to be taken for admission to honours.

The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) includes all the elements of the Bachelor of Science, together with formal training in leadership and persuasive communication, and hands-on practice in transforming an idea into a business or social enterprise. Fundamental to the program is an in-depth exploration of the big issues of our time. You will explore approaches and pathways to potential solutions, and think deeply about the qualities underpinning effective leadership and how to implement change. In your final year, you will partner with external organisations and tackle a problem of real world significance. The course includes two internships at least one international that provide significant experiences in government, business, or a social enterprise such as a placement in an NGO, contributing in a corporate outreach project, or shadowing a CEO.

This course is breaking new ground in science education in Australia. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to develop professional relationships and mentors with the Science Faculty alumni and the broader community.

As a graduate of this course you will have access to all the traditional careers of Science honours graduates, and also be well prepared for further studies. You will enter the workforce equipped to grow into a leader capable of exploiting science to address complex challenges. You will have the necessary knowledge and skills to be attractive to top management consultancies, businesses and institutions. Whatever path you decide to take, you will be able to use your broad-based training, learning and experiences as a launch pad to making significant contributions to improving the human condition.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in one area of science, and a basic understanding of at least one science discipline other than the one in which they specialise
2. analyse some of the big challenges of our time, and appreciate the impact individuals can have in addressing them
3. listen, understand, and communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences, using a variety of formats and working effectively with media
4. apply critical thinking, analysis, evidence gathering, and entrepreneurship and leadership skills to examine challenges, and to develop, implement, and report effective solutions
5. apply multicultural literacy to work across and with government, academic, private and public-good enterprises, and society
6. demonstrate understanding of the importance of leadership, social responsibility, ethics and mentoring to success.

Internships

Students must complete two approved internships. One of these will be international and include travel overseas. These internships will involve a placement in government, business, or a social enterprise, contributing in a corporate outreach project, or shadowing a CEO.

This is an advanced comprehensive course. It includes all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science, with additional study that addresses the learning objectives relating to global challenges. The additional study commences in year one, develops throughout the course and culminates in a major project in the fourth year.

The course is structured in four parts: Science specified study, Science listed major, Free elective study and a substantial Impact through science project.

Part A. Science specified study

This study has two components. The first component will expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn more about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major. It will also provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication.

The second component will provide you with the skills to use science to address complex global challenges, to lead and inspire others and to convert your ideas into tangible solutions.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with practical and theoretical skills and knowledge of a science listed area of study. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Part C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your major area of study, or science more broadly. Alternatively you can select units from across the university in which you are eligible to enrol.

Part D. Impact through science project

This will be the culmination of your degree utilising and synthesising the skills built over the first three years of the course. During your honours project you will form a partnership with an external organisation to tackle a meaningful real world problem.

The course is structured in four parts: A. Science specified study (78 points), B. Science listed major (48 points), C. Free elective study (18 points) undertaken in the first three years, and D. an Impact through science project (48 points) in the final year. This includes a minimum of 78 points of science listed study over Part A and Part B.

In choosing your 78 points of science listed study over Part A and Part B, you must ensure that you complete five of these units (30 points) at level 1 and eight units (48 points) at levels 2 and 3, with a minimum of four (24 points) at level 3. It is recommended that you complete level 1 sequences first as these lay the foundation for further study.

You must also ensure that across the whole course, you complete no more than 10 level 1 units (60 points).

You must complete two approved internships. One of these will be international and will include travel overseas. These internships will involve a placement in government, business, or a social enterprise, contributing in a corporate outreach project, or shadowing a CEO.

To remain in the program you are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70 per cent) across all units in each calendar year. If you do not achieve this average you will be required to transfer to S2000 Bachelor of Science.

In addition, in order to progress to the fourth year, you must normally complete 144 credit points, including the six levels 1 to 3 Impact through science units. You must also achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70 per cent) in 18 credit points of level 3 units in the relevant science discipline and the level 3 Impact through science units.

If you successfully complete the first three years (144 points) of the course but do not meet the academic standard hurdle for the fourth year, you will graduate with the Bachelor of Science.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s3001.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Science specified study (78 points)

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 78 points, a level 1 sequence is typically counted towards your major (Part B) and not towards this Part.

a. Students complete:

At least two level 1 approved science sequences (24 points) from the following list.

Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of your selected major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and lay the foundation for your major.

Biological sciences

One pair of:

• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1042 Environmental biology

Chemistry

One pair of:

• CHM1011 Chemistry I and CHM1022 Chemistry II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I and CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced and CHM1022 Chemistry II
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced and CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced

Computational science

• FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming and FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

Earth, atmosphere and environment

• EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1 and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Geographical science

One pair of:

• ATS1310 Extreme earth! Natural hazards and human vulnerability and ATS1309 The global challenge
• ATS1310 Extreme earth! Natural hazards and human vulnerability and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Mathematics and statistics

One pair of:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 1: Students with a strong mathematics background and an interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and/or MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and/or MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at the Science Student Services office.

Physics

One pair of

• PHS1011 Classical physics and relativity and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
• PHS1080 Foundation physics and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
• PHS1031 Physics for the living world and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics

Psychology

• PSY1011 Psychology 1A and PSY1022 Psychology 1B

b. At least one of the following level 1 mathematics or statistics unit (6 points) if not already taken as part of a level 1 approved sequence:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling or MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced)
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 2: The unit required in b) will depend on your mathematics background and interests:

• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning and STA1010 Statistical methods for science*

* Recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences. SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent).

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling**

** Recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.

• Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject***

*** You could replace the unit MTH1030 with the advanced version MTH1035. You will need to seek permission to enrol in this unit at the Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/) office.

c. The following six units (36 points):

• SCI1501 Impact through science 1A
• SCI1502 Impact through science 1B
• SCI2501 Impact through science 2A
• SCI2502 Impact through science 2B
• SCI3501 Impact through science 3A
• SCI3502 Impact through science 3B

d. Two units (12 points) from the following:

• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics*
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics*
• ACC1200 Accounting for managers
• ATS1325 Contemporary worlds 1
• ATS1326 Contemporary worlds 2
• MON2005 Law in professional contexts
• MGX3100 Management, ethics and corporate governance*

* Note 3: Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at the Science Student Services office.

e. Any additional level 2 or level 3 science units required to take the total of science listed units to 78 points over Part A and Part B. Science listed units are chosen from the following:

• units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science
• SCI3910 Schools science project.

Part B. Science listed major (48 points)

Students complete a Bachelor of Science major. A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points) and at least 18 points at level 3. You may replace the major with an extended major by using elective units available in Part A or Part C.

Refer to the science listed areas of study below for units required for your chosen major, extended major or minor.

Minors, majors and extended majors

Refer also to the table of minors, majors and extended majors by campusminors, majors and extended majors by campus (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/undergrad/sci-bsc-minor-major-extended-major.html) which also details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

• Applied mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Developmental biology
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Geosciences
• Human pathology
• Immunology
• Materials science
• Mathematical statistics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Pure mathematics
• Zoology

Part C. Free elective study (18 points)

These elective units may be chosen from units available in the Bachelor of Science course to broaden your science knowledge or to extend your major. Elective units may also be taken from non-science disciplines as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units.

Part D. Impact through science project (48 points)

In their final year students complete:

• SCI4501 Impact through science project

The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) is an advanced version of the Bachelor of Science aimed at high-achieving students that is augmented by: (a) the ability to accelerate by more quickly progressing to higher-level units; (b) additional flexibility in unit choices; (c) enhanced opportunities for research projects; (d) research mentoring by leading scientists in your chosen field; and (e) exclusive enrichment programs that are only available to those taking this course.

This course will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. The enhancements mentioned above will both deepen and strengthen this training. In addition the course provides practical and theoretical training in planning, undertaking and documenting scientific research projects and culminates in a full year honours research program involving an independent project and thesis.

This course is designed for talented students intending to pursue a career as a research scientist. Graduates can expect to find employment in an extraordinarily rich variety of research careers, including scientific research work in both the university and industrial sectors. Such careers can be in areas closely allied with the areas of study pursued in the course, or in areas that make use of the strong generic scientific skills developed during the course.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science, and a basic understanding of science disciplines other than those in which they specialise
2. develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
3. convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
4. demonstrate understanding of the importance of science to the human endeavour
5. work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design, develop and implement a research project
6. collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
7. work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives
8. exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

This is an advanced comprehensive course. It includes all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science, but with the requirement of two majors or an extended major and a minor from two different listed areas of study, and culminates with an honours research program in the fourth year.

The course is structured in four parts: Science specified study, Science listed majors, Free elective study and a substantial Honours research program.

Part A. Science specified study

This will expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science, giving you the opportunity to learn more about several disciplines before finalising your choice of majors. It will also provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and introduce you to the key areas of scientific communication and practice and scientific research methodology.

Part B. Science listed majors

This will provide you with practical and theoretical skills and knowledge of two science listed areas of study. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the two disciplines.

Part C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your chosen major, or science more broadly. Alternatively you can select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Part D. Honours research program

This will extend your discipline knowledge and provide you with a higher level of expertise in critical writing, thinking and independent analysis and research.

The course is structured in four parts: A. Science specified study (24 points), B. Science listed majors (96 points), C. Free elective study (24 points) undertaken in the first three years, and D. an Honours research program (48 points) in the final year. This includes a minimum of 120 points of science listed study over Part A and Part B.

In choosing your 120 points of science listed study over Part A and Part B, you must ensure that you complete six science listed units (36 points) at level 1 and 10 science listed units (60 points) at levels 2 and 3, with a minimum of four (24 points) at level 3. It is recommended that you complete level 1 sequences first as these lay the foundation for further study. First year students wishing to take level 2 units should discuss options with their course coordinator.

You must also ensure that across the whole course, you complete no more than 10 level 1 units (60 points).

To remain in the program you are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70 per cent) across all science units in each calendar year. If you do not achieve this average you will be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Science.

In addition, in order to progress to the fourth year, you must normally complete 144 credit points. You must also achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70 per cent) in 24 credit points of level 3 units in the relevant science discipline, including at least 18 points in the major in which the honours will be undertaken.

If you successfully complete the first three years (144 points) of the course but do not meet the academic standard hurdle for the fourth year, you will graduate with the Bachelor of Science.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s3002.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Science specified study (24 points)

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 24 points, the two level 1 sequences are typically credited towards your majors or minor (Part B) and not towards this Part.

YEAR ONE

Students complete:

(a.) At least two level 1 approved science sequences (24 points) from the following list.

Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of your selected majors or minor. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and lay the foundation for your major. First year students wishing to take level 2 units should discuss options with their course coordinator.

Biological sciences

One pair of:

• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1042 Environmental biology

Chemistry

One pair of:

• CHM1011 Chemistry I and CHM1022 Chemistry II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I and CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced and CHM1022 Chemistry II
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced and CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced

Computational science

• FIT1045 Introduction to algorithms and programming and FIT1008 Introduction to computer science

Earth, atmosphere and environment

• EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1 and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Geographical science

One pair of:

• ATS1310 Extreme earth! Natural hazards and human vulnerability and ATS1309 The global challenge
• ATS1310 Extreme earth! Natural hazards and human vulnerability and EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2

Mathematics and statistics

One pair of:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Note 1: Students with a strong mathematics background and an interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and/or MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and/or MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at the [Can%20we%20link%20to%20http://www.monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help Science Student Services] office.

Physics

One pair of

• PHS1011 Classical physics and relativity and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
• PHS1080 Foundation physics and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics
• PHS1031 Physics for the living world and PHS1022 Fields and quantum physics

Psychology

• PSY1011 Psychology 1A and PSY1022 Psychology 1B

(b.) At least one of the following level one mathematics or statistics units (6 points) if not already taken as part of a level one approved sequence:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling or MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced)
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

(c.) Any additional level one units (usually one or two) required to take the total level one science listed units to at least 36 credit points. Science listed units are those under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science, or from the following:

• SCI1300 Climate change: From science to society

It is recommended that you consider taking a third level one sequence in your first year to increase your options for choice of major.

Note 2: First year students wishing to take level 2 units should discuss options with their course coordinator.

YEARS TWO AND THREE

(d.) SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

(e.) One level three research project unit chosen from:

• BIO3990 Biology in action research project
• BCH3990 Action in biochemistry research project
• CHM3990 Chemistry project
• DEV3990 Action in developmental biology research project
• EAE3000 Earth, atmosphere and environment research project
• FIT3144 Advanced computing project
• GEN3990 Genetics in action research project
• HUP3990 Human pathology in action research project
• IMM3990 Immunology in action research project
• MIC3990 Action in microbiology research project
• MTH3000 Mathematics research project level 3
• PHA3990 Action in pharmacology research project
• PHY3990 Action in physiology research project
• PHS3350 Physics and astronomy research project 1
• PHS3360 Physics and astronomy research project 2

Note 3: This unit is normally taken as part of your major(s).

(f.) Any additional level 2 or level 3 science units required to take the total science listed units to 120 points over Part A and Part B (inclusive of (a) to (f) and your majors/minor). Science listed units are chosen from the following:

• units listed under any major, extended major or minor offered in the Bachelor of Science
• SCI3910 Schools science project

Part B. Science listed majors (96 points)

Complete two science listed majors or an extended major plus a minor in a different area of study.

A major requires eight units with no more than two units at level 1 (12 points), and at least three units (18 points) at level 3. An extended major requires twelve units with no more than four units at level 1 (24 points) and at least four units (24 points) at level 3. Ensure that over the course you have completed at least four units (24 points) of science listed study at level 3.

At most two level 1 units may be counted towards the two majors or the extended major and the minor.

Click on the science listed areas of study below for the units required for your chosen major, extended major or minor.

It is recommended that you consider completing level 2 units in more than one area of science to maximise your choice of major at level 3.

You should ensure you complete the specific units required for honours in your chosen major.

Minors, majors and extended majors

Refer also to the table of minors, majors and extended majors by campusminors, majors and extended majors by campus (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/undergrad/sci-bsc-minor-major-extended-major.html) which details if an area of study is available as a minor, major or extended major.

• Applied mathematics
• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Developmental biology
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Geosciences
• Human pathology
• Immunology
• Materials science
• Mathematical statistics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Pure mathematics
• Zoology

Part C. Free elective study (24 points)

These elective units may be chosen from units available in the Bachelor of Science course to broaden your science knowledge or to extend your major.

Elective units may also be taken from non-science disciplines so long you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment in the units.

Part D. Honours program (48 points)

The specific requirements for the honours year are dependent on your field of study. All units will be at level 4 and in general will include advanced coursework and specified assessment tasks, a thesis component and seminars or oral presentations. Details of the units of study are in accordance with the requirements for course S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Every scientific breakthrough is accompanied by a complex transition from the laboratory to the community and the corporate world is increasingly influenced by scientific advances and developments.

This double degree course in commerce and science gives you the skills to commercialise scientific research or outcomes, or apply commercial knowledge in research environments.

You have the opportunity to develop the technical and research skills required in across scientific fields, while developing a strong understanding of the commercial realities of research as a business. You can combine your majors explore areas of interest or develop new ones:

• pursue your mathematical talents with majors in applied mathematics and actuarial studies or econometrics, which could lead to an academic career or the development of new mathematical models and principles
• blend studies in environmental science or conservation with a major in sustainability and introduce sustainable practices into the community or across organisations
• turn majors in pharmacology and marketing science into a successful career marketing new medications or scientific breakthroughs.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Commerce

B2001 Bachelor of Commerce is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Commerce specified study

This will provide you with a broad foundation for your study of commerce and expose you to several commerce disciplines. This will contribute breadth to your knowledge of commerce and address the graduate course outcomes. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about each discipline before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Commerce listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of your major area of study.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Commerce (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-b2023.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Commerce or a Bachelor of Science after three years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.

In this double degree you can combine a specialist commerce degree in Actuarial Science, Economics or Finance with a Science degree that will enable you to work across different areas of mathematics and apply commercial thinking in scientific environments.

A variety of combinations are possible - pair Actuarial Science, Economics or Finance with pure or applied mathematics, statistics or financial and insurance mathematics. Or combine Economics with atmospheric science, environmental science or ecology and conservation biology for a future focused on sustainable development.

You will develop a strong understanding of mathematics and science in a research capacity and a commercial capacity, across data analytics, forecasting, business modelling, risk management and financial product development.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Commerce Specialist

B2004 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist is a specialist course that develops through the themes of foundation commerce knowledge, specialist discipline knowledge and capstone experience.

Part A. Foundation commerce knowledge

These units will provide you with a comprehensive study of economics and econometrics disciplines and the impact they have on multi-discipline decision-making in organisations. The units consider the impact on the business, professional and public policy communities.

Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge

These units will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of a specialised area to provide discipline based solutions to commerce. Units contained within the discipline specialisation may meet the requirements for professional accreditation bodies.

Part C. Capstone experience

The capstone unit is designed to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study of your specialisation.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Commerce Specialist (including all the requirements in Part A, B and C for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-b2016.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Commerce specialist named degree or a Bachelor of Science after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce specialist degree prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Commerce specialisation.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.

This double degree course offers you the possibility of a career in science or science education. It will provide you with a high quality education in science and prepare you to offer your students the same in primary or secondary schools.

Secondary students will qualify as specialist science or mathematics teachers, while primary students will be qualified to teach across the school curriculum with highly valued specialist expertise in science related areas. In each case, you might also turn your skills to broader science education contexts such as science communication, museums and publishing.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Education

D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) is a specialist course that develops through the four themes of education studies, curriculum studies, discipline studies and professional studies. The nature and balance of units required among these themes will differ depending upon your specialisation.

Part A. Education studies

These studies provide the theoretical foundations of education that underpin the teaching and learning of children and young people in varied education settings. You will study contemporary theories of child or adolescent development, focusing on the age range relevant to your specialisation. You will also study sociology, psychology, diversity and inclusion, the broad principles of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and develop an understanding of the relationship between education and society at local, national and global levels. These studies emphasise educational inquiry and will ensure that your teaching is informed by current research and practice. You will acquire the foundation to move into leadership roles as your career progresses.

Part B. Curriculum studies

These studies develop the knowledge and skills you will need to become a skilled and effective educator who is able to draw on an ever-growing and flexible repertoire of strategies to suit particular children, educational contexts and learning outcomes. You will learn how to design, plan and implement engaging, innovative and productive learning experiences in order to meet diverse learners' needs.

For students specialising in primary education, the focus of curriculum studies is on how primary school aged children learn and how you can effectively and creatively teach them in the key learning areas including English and literacies, mathematics, creative arts, technology, science, health and physical education, social education and studies of the environment and sustainability.

For students specialising in secondary education, the focus is on deepening your understanding of teaching and learning strategies, theories and practice related to your discipline, preparing you to engage secondary students in purposeful learning.

Part C. Discipline studies

These studies will develop your content knowledge in the subjects you will be teaching in schools or other education settings.

In primary education you will take discipline studies in a range of areas to complement teaching in the primary years. In this double degree course, you will take these studies within the partner degree course in disciplines of your choice.

In secondary education you will typically take discipline studies to teach two learning areas from a range of subjects. You will take these studies within the partner degree course in disciplines of your choice from the available specialist teaching areas.

Part D. Professional studies

These studies will provide you with an understanding of professional identity and leadership as well as professional experience through the completion of supervised placement in settings relevant to your teaching specialisation. Professional experience connects the theoretical components of the other themes with practical aspects of teaching and learning. The number of days of professional experience required for professional registration will depend upon your specialisation. You will also undertake research units to develop your understanding of research principles and methods and the skills and capacities to design and conduct research with some independence.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Students must complete 204 points, of which 108 points are from the Bachelor of Education (Honours) (including all of the requirements in Part A, B and D) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Science (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-d3005.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies after successful completion of 144 credit points of study (a minimum of 48 credit points must be at level 3 or higher). Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.
• Bachelor of Science after completion of at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Note: Students cannot exit with a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education.

Engineering involves the application of science. Many engineers are fascinated by scientific investigation and eager to enhance their understanding of the pure sciences. Likewise many scientists wish to see their theories applied towards new technologies.

If either of these describe you, then this double degree course is ideal.

Starting with nine engineering specialisations, you can select from over twenty areas of science. The result is an educational experience uniquely tailored to meet your interests and aspirations. The various combinations offer diversity, flexibility and numerous career choices.

The first year provides the scientific and design foundations for engineering. It focuses on real life problems to help you understand the interaction between engineering and society. It also introduces the range of engineering disciplines. You then pursue your specialist engineering discipline from year two.

The combinations of engineering and science fields are almost limitless. You might combine environmental engineering with atmospheric science, ecology and conservation biology, genetics, plant sciences, zoology, chemistry, computational science, geographical science or statistics.

You might augment your aerospace degree with studies in physics or astrophysics, pair mechanical engineering with applied mathematics, or combine chemical engineering with geosciences. The choice is yours.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Engineering

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a specialist course that develops through four themes that combine to underpin engineering practice: Fundamentals and foundational skills, Design, Knowledge and applications, and Professional Practice.

Part A. Engineering fundamentals and foundational skills

These will develop your understanding of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin all engineering disciplines.

Part B. Engineering design

This will develop the engineering techniques, tools and resources for the conduct, design and management of engineering design processes and projects, both in the industrial setting and in the development of research experiments.

Part C. Engineering knowledge and application

This will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific engineering methods of a branch of engineering, and will integrate the specific engineering methods and discipline knowledge into practice. You will develop skills to identify and apply knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. Additionally, your studies will focus on your understanding and application of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in your discipline.

Part D. Professional practice

This will develop your skills in readiness for the engineering workplace. You will develop skills in effective team membership and team leadership, the use and management of commercially relevant data, and the legal responsibilities of engineers. This study will integrate the theme 'Engineering knowledge and application' with your specialist field of engineering.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Students must complete 240 points, of which 144 points are from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C and D for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Science (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-e3007.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Engineering named degree or a Bachelor of Science after 3 or 4 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering degree prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 192 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C and D for the particular Engineering specialisation. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.

In an age of increasing technological advancements the synergy between science and information technology will only become stronger. IT underpins virtually all areas of science and the world needs graduates who can straddle both.

In this double degree course you will acquire creative and analytical skills to use IT to advance science. This could be anything from designing a stunning visualization of scientific data, to building an app for fieldwork data collection to setting up the business IT processes to deliver a scientific product via the internet.

Depending on IT major you choose, you could:

• use your technical skills from Software Development to create simulations and visualisations for anything from weather forecasting to threatened species population modelling
• apply your creative skills and design flair from Multimedia or Games Development to create an app or game that gets kids excited about science
• use your practical understanding of Business Information Systems to launch a science-enabled on-line business
• put your Networks and Security skills to work setting up the scientific instrumentation for tsunami warning or monitoring ice melts in Antarctica.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Information Technology

C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Information technology specified study

This will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge for your IT education and ensure a breadth of understanding of IT and its applications in organizations and society.

Part B. Information technology listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one area of Information technology. You will develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in your chosen major needed to successfully plan, develop, implement and evaluate information products and systems.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Information Technology (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-c2003.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Information Technology or a Bachelor of Science after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Information Technology prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Information Technology degree.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.

With the growth in scientific research and the commercialisation of new technologies, graduates with knowledge in both science and law are increasingly sought after. This double degree course provides practical legal skills and an awareness of the complex interaction 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 which career you follow.

With a choice of twenty-five majors in science and a rich repertoire of law electives, the course can be tailored to meet your individual interests.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Law

L3001 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course is a specialist course that develops through themes: legal methodology and legal practice; public law; and private law. The specialised knowledge and advanced skills are imparted in later year elective units, including a final year project involving intensive research and writing.

Part A. Legal methodology and legal practice

This theme includes the nature of law, and particularly statute law enacted by Parliaments and common law developed by courts. It also includes the key concepts, principles and methods of research and reasoning that enable lawyers to identify and interpret law and apply it to relevant facts in order to provide legal advice. It covers the law of procedure and evidence that governs judicial proceedings, alternative methods of resolving legal disputes, and the code of ethics that regulates the professional conduct of legal practitioners.

Part B. Public law

Public law includes constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law. It concerns the powers and procedures of the legislative, executive and judicial organs of government, and how they are regulated and controlled by 'the rule of law'. It also concerns the legal relationship between government and individuals, including the protection of the individual rights.

Part C. Private law

Private law deals with legal relationships between legal persons, including corporations as well as individuals. It includes the study of property rights, contractual rights and obligations, wrongs (called 'torts') such as trespass and the negligent infliction of injury, and the law of equity and trusts.

Part D. Extending specialized knowledge and advanced skills: Law electives

In later years of the course, you will be able to choose from a broad range of elective law units. High achieving students may also include one or two Master's units in their final year of study. Elective law units enable you to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills in areas of law that suit your own interests, skills and career goals. In addition to public and private law, these include international law, commercial law and human rights law. You will have opportunities to study overseas, and to undertake work-based learning, for example, in our legal clinical program and in local and international internships.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Students must complete 252 points, of which 156 points are from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C and D) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Science (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-l3007.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or a Bachelor of Science after 4 or 3 years respectively, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 204 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C and D for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree.

By combining science with studies in arts, humanities or social sciences this double degree course provides you with powerful communication and critical thinking skills coupled with a strong technological or scientific base.

It offers over 60 study areas to select from. You might pair Criminology with Chemistry and take Human rights or Pharmacology as a minor and focus on forensic science, or Human geography combined with Ecology and conservation biology for a career in the environmental sector. If your focus is more towards the life sciences, you might consider combining psychology with politics and take minors in bioethics or developmental biology and language studies. The choice is yours.

If you're uncertain about which areas of study you like best, our course advisors will help you plan a course of study.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Arts

A2000 Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Arts specified study

This will expose you to several Arts disciplines areas of study contributing breadth to your knowledge of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It will also give you the opportunity to learn about several areas of study before finalising your choice of major and minor.

Part B. Arts listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Arts (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for single degree.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2006.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

This double degree course will provide a comprehensive foundation in fundamental sciences complemented by specialist biomedical sciences.

In the right environment, the simplest ideas can grow to have great impact on the way we live. Monash researchers have achieved the world's first IVF pregnancy, developed anti-flu drugs and turned human kidney cells back into embryonic stem cells.

This course will give you the best of both worlds - the knowledge and skills of the applied aspects of biomedical science and the more theoretical focus, available from the science course. It will set you on your way to making a difference to people's lives.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Biomedical science

M2003 Bachelor of Biomedical Science course is a specialist course that provides an interdisciplinary approach to study of biomedical science, with five central themes: molecular and cellular biology, body systems, infection and immunity, disease and society, and diagnostic and research tools. These themes are interwoven in units throughout the course.

Part A. Molecular and cellular biology

Through these studies you will learn how the cell functions and replicates itself in health and disease, particularly considering the structure of the cell and its evolution, the function of cells, DNA, genes and proteins, and the regulation of metabolism.

Part B. Body systems

This theme addresses the principles of major body systems. You will learn how cells come together to form tissues and organs and how they work together in the body to provide it with its metabolic needs and remove waste products. You will study how structure follows function; homeostasis; the nutritional and GI system; the neural system and senses; endocrine, reproductive and renal systems; and cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Part C. Infection and immunity

The focus of these studies is the functional immune system of multicellular organisms and the disease states that result from pathogen infection and from autoimmunity. You will learn about molecular genetics and recombinant DNA (both important tools for the study of microbial disease and immunity), inflammation and disease, and infection and infection control.

Part D. Disease and society

In these studies you will learn about disease states that result from abnormal function in various body systems, including the cellular, genetic and molecular causes of the disease, with a focus on mechanisms of disease and patterns of disease and treatment. In studying the basis for human disease, you will also consider the societal and personal impacts of past, present and future diseases and the social, economic and environmental factors that are determinants of health.

Part E. Diagnostic and research tools

These studies address both the molecular and cellular tools, including specialist imaging techniques, that can be used to study and diagnose diseases.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including all the requirements in Part A, B, C, D) for the single degree.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2007.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Biomedical Science after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C and D for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree.

IT is driving major advances in many areas of science, which increasingly relies on computing in collecting, storing and analysing huge volumes of data such as computationally intensive simulations of new physical phenomena. So it's an exciting time to combine computer science with any of the emerging or traditional areas of science.

This double degree course will provide you with a highly transferable set of skills and knowledge. It develops your scientific thinking skills, including critical analysis and problem-solving ability, and adds computational and complex IT skills, maximising opportunities for employment related to information technology and science.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Computer science

C2001 Bachelor of Computer Science course is a specialist course that develops through the themes of Computer science foundation study, professional skills study, specialist discipline knowledge, problem solving and analytic skills study, and professional skills study which come together in applied practice.

Part A. Computer science foundation study

This study will develop your understanding of the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

Part B. Professional skills study

This study develops professional skills by providing an understanding and appreciation of the ethical and professional guidelines applicable to computer science; developing the ability to work as an effective team member; developing the ability to communicate proficiently and appropriately for professional practice; and developing formal project management skills.

Part C. Specialist discipline knowledge

This study will develop your in-depth knowledge of the specific computer science methods of your specialised field within computer science.

Part D. Problem solving and analytical skills study

This study will develop your ability to apply appropriate methodologies in computer science and develop efficient computational solutions. It develops strong problem solving skills and the ability to apply analytical thinking.

Part E. Applied practice

The above knowledge and skills are integrated and consolidated in applied practice as demonstrated in a computer or data science project, and in some cases in an industry-based learning placement.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Computer Science (including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C, D and E for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2004.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Computer Science named degree after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science named degree prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A, B, C, D and E for the particular Computer Science specialisation.

This course is designed for students who aspire to be leaders in creating social change. Combining global studies with studies in fundamental science will give you the skill set to understand the complex challenges facing cultures and communities around the world and the opportunity to apply your knowledge to affect change. Through this combination, you will not just think globally but study globally as well with overseas travel a requirement of the course.

With three global studies specialisations (International studies, International relations or Global cultural literacies - including a language) and a comprehensive range of science majors, the course is very flexible.

This flexibility of choice allows you to explore new areas, utilise your critical thinking and analytical skills, further develop your strengths and pursue your own interests. Core units focusing on leadership development, a broad range of multidisciplinary electives and the overseas study component underpin a focus on the practical application of knowledge and skills to real life scenarios.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Global studies

A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies is a specialist course that develops through two themes, which will provide you with interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the key challenges facing the global community and in-depth expertise in your specialised area of study to enable you to effect change.

Part A. Leadership, culture and globalisation

You will compare and contrast a range of solutions in different historical, linguistic, cultural, and geographical settings, focussing especially on developing an understanding of effective leadership across a range of contexts to formulate practical and innovative approaches to global challenges.

Part B. Global studies specialist knowledge

These units will provide in-depth knowledge of the specific facet of global studies that comprises your specialisation, providing you with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge needed to critically analyse, communicate and apply your disciplinary knowledge.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Global Studies (including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2003.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Global Studies after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part SA and B for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Global Studies prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Global Studies degree.

Choosing between two areas that interest you can be hard, so this double degree course enables you to make the most of your talents and study both science and music.

Physics, mathematics and music have been related for millennia in the art and science of acoustics but the links are much more extensive. The latest developments in physics, psychology, human biology, materials science, information science and statistical analysis all give us new answers to ancient questions about music - what it is, why we make it, how we make it, why we listen to it and how it is changing.

Whether your music specialisation is in Performance, Composition, Ethnomusicology and musicology or Creative music technology, a broad understanding of science will illuminate and enrich the experience.

And if your main focus is science, music expertise will offer interesting opportunities not available to everyone perhaps working on treatments for auditory conditions or mapping sound to interaction.

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Science

S2000 Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication. It will also expose you to several science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your expertise in one discipline area. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Music

A2003 Bachelor of Music is a specialist course that develops through the themes of Music specialist study, Music theory and ear training, and Music context study:

Part A. Music specialist study

This sequence of units will provide you with specialist skills to undertake a final examination either through performance with your chief instrument or voice, or through a folio of compositions, creative music technology media or written work. Performance and other applied electives are also available.

Part B. Music theory and ear training

This will integrate the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition.

Part C. Music context studies

These studies will expose you to the study of music and music making in various cultural, historical, social and professional settings through introductory units and a capstone experience.

Students must complete 192 points, of which 96 points are from the Bachelor of Science (including all the requirements in Part A and B for the single degree) and 96 points from the Bachelor of Music (including all the requirements in Part A, B and C for the single degree).

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s2005.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are six credit points unless otherwise stated.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Music after 3 years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A and B for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Music prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the requirements in Part A, B and C for the Bachelor of Music degree.

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in science for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your selected discipline, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher degree research in science. In some circumstances, candidature embracing more than one discipline may be approved.

Specialisations

Refer to the 'Requirements' below for the list of specialisations available.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science
2. develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
3. convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
4. work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design, develop and implement a research project
5. collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
6. exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your discipline within Science and research methodologies appropriate to your discipline. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points including Research (24 or 36 points) and Coursework (24 or 12 points)

Clayton

Anatomy and developmental biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Astrophysics

• ASP4200 Astrophysics honours part 1 (24 points)
• ASP4100 Astrophysics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)

Atmospheric science

• EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project (24 points)
• EAE4200 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework (24 points)

Biochemistry

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Chemistry

• CHM4100 Chemistry research project (36 points)
• CHM4201 Chemistry honours coursework (12 points)

Computational science

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1 (6 points)
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2 (6 points)
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3 (6 points)
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final (6 points)
• FIT4005 IT research methods (6 points)
• two 6 point computer science electives at level 3 or higher

and one of:

• FIT4009 Advanced topics in intelligent systems
• FIT4010 Advanced topics in algorithms and discrete structures
• FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational sciences

Ecology and conservation biology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Genetics

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Geographical science

• EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project (24 points)
• EAE4200 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework (24 points)

Geosciences

• EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project (24 points)
• EAE4200 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework (24 points)

Human pathology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Immunology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Materials science

• MSC4100 Materials science project (24 points)
• MSC4200 Advanced materials science (24 points)

Mathematics and statistics

• MTH4100 Mathematics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• MTH4200 Mathematics honours part 1 (24 points)

Microbiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Pharmacology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Physics

• PHS4100 Physics thesis project (24 points)
• PHS4200 Advanced physics (24 points)

Physiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Plant sciences

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Psychology

• PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

and one of:

• PSY4110 Psychology in society (6 points)
• PSY4120 Mental health and illness (6 points)
• PSY4130 Developmental and clinical neuroscience (6 points)

Regenerative medicine

• MIS4100 Regenerative medicine research project (36 points)
• MIS4200 Advanced studies in regenerative medicine (12 points)

Zoology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Malaysia

Biotechnology

• BTH4100 Biotechnology research project (36 points)
• BTH4280 Honours coursework in biotechnology (12 points)

Medical bioscience

• MBS4100 Medical bioscience research project (36 points)
• MBS4280 Honours coursework in medical bioscience (12 points)

Food science and technology

• FST4100 Food science and technology research project (36 points)
• FST4280 Honours coursework food science and technology (12 points)

Tropical environmental biology

• BIO4180 Tropical environmental biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4280 Honours coursework in tropical environmental biology (12 points)

Psychology

• PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

and one of:

• PSY4110 Psychology in society (6 points)
• PSY4130 Developmental and clinical neuroscience (6 points)

Satisfactory completion of this course may provide credit toward a Monash Masters by coursework degree and will provide the preparation necessary to undertake a Masters by research degree or a Doctorate (PhD) degree.

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in science for high achieving students who have who have qualified for 1120 Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program). You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your selected discipline, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher degree research in science. In some circumstances, candidature embracing more than one discipline may be approved.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science
• develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
• convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
• work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design develop and implement a research project
• collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
• exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Students who have successfully qualified for course 1120 Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) with at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in 24 points of studies in level three units in the relevant science discipline may apply to enter.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your discipline within science, and research methodologies appropriate to your discipline. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points including research (24 or 36 points) and coursework (24 or 12 points).

Anatomy and developmental biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Astrophysics

• ASP4100 Astrophysics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• ASP4200 Astrophysics honours part 1 (24 points)

Atmospheric science

• EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project (24 points)
• EAE4200 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework (24 points)

Biochemistry

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Chemistry

• CHM4100 Chemistry research project (36 points)
• CHM4201 Chemistry honours coursework (12 points)

Computational science

Honours thesis (24 points) consisting of the following units:

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final

plus:

• FIT4005 IT research methods (6 points)
• two computer science electives as published by the Faculty of Information Technology (12 Points)

plus one of the following computer science electives (6 points):

• FIT4009 Advanced topics in intelligent systems
• FIT4010 Advanced topics in algorithms and discrete structures
• FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational sciences

Ecology and conservation biology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Genetics

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Geographical science

• EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project (24 points)
• EAE4200 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework (24 points)

Geosciences

• EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project (24 points)
• EAE4200 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework (24 points)

Human pathology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Immunology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Materials science

• MSC4100 Materials science project (24 points)
• MSC4200 Advanced materials science (24 points)

Mathematics and statistics

• MTH4100 Mathematics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• MTH4200 Mathematics honours part 1 (24 points)

Microbiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Pharmacology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Physics

• PHS4100 Physics thesis project (24 points)
• PHS4200 Advanced physics (24 points)

Physiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Plant sciences

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Psychology

• PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

plus one of the following psychology electives (6 points):

• PSY4110 Psychology in society
• PSY4120 Mental health and illness
• PSY4130 Developmental and clinical neuroscience

Regenerative medicine

• MIS4100 Regenerative medicine research project (36 points)
• MIS4200 Advanced studies in regenerative medicine (12 points)

Zoology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Modern finance relies on deep mathematical concepts and techniques, assembled in what has come to be known as financial mathematics or quantitative finance. Financial institutions have developed an ever-increasing appetite for graduates with the right mix of advanced quantitative methods and modelling.

Monash offers a unique blend of expertise spread over four academic units (economics, econometrics, finance and mathematics). All units contribute to the master's program and maintain a close relationship with banks, investment firms, and research organisations in financial mathematics.

The master's program is designed to suit graduates with a sound foundation in mathematics and statistics. The program offers training in the core areas of stochastic, financial and insurance modelling, statistical analysis and computational methodology, as well as in a wide range of elective topics from economics, econometrics, finance, mathematics and probability. Graduates of the program will gain a comprehensive understanding of stochastic and statistical analysis, partial differential equations and computational methods in finance, financial econometric techniques, and financial and risk modelling.

Students will develop the quantitative, mathematical, statistical and computing skills needed in financial, insurance and other related careers.

The master's program has three entry points. Depending on the level of mathematics gained, applicants may be admitted in the 96-point, the 72-point or the 48-point program.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. apply critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills within the finance and insurance context
2. apply sophisticated stochastic modelling skills within the context of financial markets and the insurance industry
3. apply advanced statistical techniques and skills to the analysis of financial and insurance data
4. utilise high-level computational methodology to tackle complex financial and insurance problems
5. convey ideas and results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences alike and in a variety of formats
6. work competently, independently and in a collaborative manner in an interdisciplinary professional context.

The course is structured in three Parts. Part A. Orientation studies, Part B. Specialist studies, Part C. Applied professional practice. All students complete Part B. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part C or a combination of the two.

Part A. Orientation studies

These studies provide an orientation to the field of Financial Mathematics. You will choose studies that complement your current knowledge relevant to financial mathematics, including principles of econometrics, mathematical methods and stochastic processes.

Part B. Specialist studies

These studies will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills relevant to thoughtful, innovative and evidence-based practice in financial modelling and analysis. You will acquire core knowledge of and skills in financial econometrics, and advanced mathematical modelling and computational methods in finance. You will complement these with study in areas of your choice, including interest rate modelling, Markov processes, statistical learning in finance, and global financial markets.

Part C. Applied professional practice

These studies will provide you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge skills developed in Part A and B to 'real life' problems, through completing an industry project or an industry internship. Students admitted to the course who have a recognised honours degree or graduate diploma or graduate certificate in a cognate discipline including mathematics or statistics, will receive credit for this part however, should they wish to complete a 24 point research project should consult with the course convenor.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Orientation studies (24 points), Part B. Specialist studies (48 points) and Part C. Applied professional practice (24 points).

• Students admitted at Entry level 1 complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C.
• Students admitted at Entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part B and Part C.
• Students admitted at Entry level 3 complete 48 points, comprising Part B.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-s6001.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A: Orientation studies (24 points)

Students complete any four from the following:

• ETC3400 Principles of econometrics (6 points)
• MTH3011 Partial differential equations (6 points)
• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics (6 points)
• MTH3140 Real analysis (6 points)
• MTH3241 Random processes in the sciences and engineering (6 points)
• MTH3251 Financial mathematics (6 points)

Part B: Specialist studies (48 points)

Students complete:

• ETC5460 Financial Econometrics 2 (6 points)
• MTH5210 Stochastic Calculus and Mathematical Finance (6 points)
• MTH5510 The Mathematics of finance: from derivatives to risk (6 points)
• MTH5530 Computational Methods in Finance (6 points)

Four units from the following:

• BFF5230 Global financial markets (6 points)
• MTH5112 Partial Differential Equations (6 points)
• MTH5520 Interest Rate Modelling (6 points)
• MTH5220 The theory of martingales in discrete time (6 points)
• MTH5230 Markov chains and random walks (6 points)
• MTH5540 Statistical Learning in Finance(6 points)
• MTH5550 Market Micro-Structure (6 points)

Part C: Applied professional practice (24 points)

Students complete a., b. or c. below:

a. MTH5840 Industry placement (12 points) and MTH5820 Industry research project (12 points)

b. MTH5830 Industry Placement (24 points)

c. MTH5810 Industry research project (24 points)

Students who have achieved a distinction average (70 per cent) over all Part B units in the Master of Financial Mathematics and completed MTH5810 (Industry research project) with a distinction (70 per cent) will be eligible to apply for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Financial Mathematics after successful completion of 24 points of study with at least 18 points of units at level 4 or above. At least 12 points of core units from Part B and no more than 12 points of electives from Part B.
• Graduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics after successful completion of 48 points of study with at least 36 points of units at level 4 (Monash University Unit Code) or above. At least 12 points from Part B core units plus at least 12 points Part B electives plus a 12 point industry project. Remaining 12 points taken from Part B units.

Enrolment in a Master of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the student. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the student is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Students are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their enrolment.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Conditions of enrolment

Students are to refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters) for all policies and procedures relating to their enrolment.

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(1.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(2.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 35,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished workconjointly published or unpublished work (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) may be permitted.

Students are required to undertake regular progress milestones to support them in conducting research of an appropriate quality, originality and depth as required by their course of study, in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policyGraduate Research Progress Management policy (http://policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/research/mrgs/grad-research-progress-mgmt-policy.html) and supporting procedures.

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strengthareas of research strength (http://monash.edu/science/future/postgraduate-research/supervisors/), depending on supervision and resource availability.

Students may apply to transfer to a PhD after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Enrolment in a master's degree by research involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the student. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the student is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Students are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their enrolment.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of this course will signify that the student has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

Conditions of enrolment

Students are to refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters) for all policies and procedures relating to their enrolment.

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(1.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school of enrolment in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

(2.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) is permitted.

Students are required to undertake regular progress milestones to support them in conducting research of an appropriate quality, originality and depth as required by their course of study, in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policyGraduate Research Progress Management policy (http://policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/research/mrgs/grad-research-progress-mgmt-policy.html) and supporting procedures.

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strengthareas of research strength (http://monash.edu/science/future/postgraduate-research/supervisors/), depending on supervision and resource availability.

Students may apply to transfer to a PhD after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the student. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a significant contribution to the discipline in which the student is enrolled. Doctoral students are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their enrolment.

Each student's research will be supported by the development of a range of skills that will help them to become more efficient researchers, ultimately improving the quality of the research and developing generic/transferable skills of value to prospective employers.

Students are also required to complete compulsory coursework or training activities as part of the Monash doctoral programMonash doctoral program (http://www.monash.edu/migr/future-students/phd). These discipline-specific and professional development activities are designed to impart skills and knowledge that will assist students to conduct their research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 3 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 10, the Bologna Cycle 3 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Successful completion of the program will signify that the holder has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent original research.

Conditions of enrolment

Students are to refer to the Handbook for Doctoral DegreesHandbook for Doctoral Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/faqs-and-resources/content) for all policies and procedures relating to their enrolment.

This course consists of:

• a research and thesis component
• a professional development training program.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(1.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school of enrolment in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

(2.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished workconjointly published or unpublished work (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) may be permitted.

(3.) satisfactory completion of the professional development training program as outlined under 'PhD programs' below.

Students are required to undertake regular progress milestones to support them in conducting research of an appropriate quality, originality and depth as required by their course of study, in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policyGraduate Research Progress Management policy (http://policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/research/mrgs/grad-research-progress-mgmt-policy.html) and supporting procedures.

PhD programs

• Science PhD program