Areas of study by faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences - 2019
Addiction studies
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Eastern Health Clinical School
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M6014 Master of Addictive Behaviours
Advanced clinical nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6031 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing
Australian nursing studies
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6006 Master of Advanced Nursing
Biomedical science
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9902 9400; email: biomed@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/biomed
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Single degrees
- M2003 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- M3004 Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours)
Students in other single bachelor's degrees are not eligible to complete this specialisation.
Double degrees
- B2021 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- E3004 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science*
- L3004 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Biomedical Science**
- S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science***
*This course is taught by the Faculty of Business and Economics
**This course is taught by the Faculty of Law
***This course is taught by the Faculty of Science
Biomedical science
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Coordinator(s)
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M3702 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Biomedical science
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Biotechnology
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6030 Master of Biotechnology
Child psychotherapy
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Psychiatry Monash Health
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6022 Master of Child Psychotherapy
Clinical embryology
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6010 Master of Clinical Embryology
Dietetics
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food; nutrition.dietetics@monash.edu PH: 9902 4270
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6002 Master of Dietetics
Disaster nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6006 Master of Advanced Nursing
Emergency health
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- 3881 Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) (Honours)
Emergency nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Coordinator(s)
Dr Julia Morphet
Ms Kelli Innes
Contact details
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6031 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing
Forensic medicine
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Forensic Medicine
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
mnhs-forensicmedicine@monash.edu, phone : 03 9684 4115
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M6009 Master of Forensic Medicine
General studies in advanced nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6006 Master of Advanced Nursing
Health and science research
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Central Clinical School
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M5021 Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research
Health science
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9903 1657; email med-sphpm-ugenq@monash.edu
Location
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2014 Bachelor of Health Sciences
Indigenous health
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M6016 Master of Nursing Practice
Intensive care nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6031 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing
Medical imaging
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6001 Master of Advanced Health Care Practice
Medical science
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
- 61-3-8572 2812
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M3701 Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Medical ultrasound
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6005 Master of Medical Ultrasound
Medicine and surgery
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6011 Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine*
- M6018 Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine**
- 4532 Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Honours)**
- 4533 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)***
* Clayton, school-leaver entry.
** Gippsland, graduate entry.
*** Malaysia, school-leaver entry.
Mental health nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Southern Clinical School
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Mental health science
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
Southern Clinical School
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6022 Master of Mental Health Science
Midwifery
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6001 Master of Advanced Health Care Practice
Nurse practitioner
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6031 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing
Nursing
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2006 Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M3704 Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Nursing and midwifery
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Contact details
Current students: Telephone +61 3 9902 6011 or submit an enquiry at http://my.monash.edu/ask.monash
Future students: Telephone 1800 666 274 or submit an enquiry at https://register.monash.edu.au/enquiry/
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M3007 Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
Nursing education
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6006 Master of Advanced Nursing
Nursing leadership and management
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Refer to relevant course/s for location and offering details.
- M6006 Master of Advanced Nursing
Nutrition
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
nutrition.dietetics@monash.edu
PH: 9902 4270
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2001 Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Nutrition
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
nutrition.dietetics@monash.edu
PH: 9902 4270
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M3703 Bachelor of Nutrition (Honours)
Occupational therapy
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Occupational Therapy
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Telephone 1800 666 274 or submit an enquiry at https://register.monash.edu.au/enquiry/ or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/ot
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M3001 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Occupational therapy
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Occupational Therapy
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
Paediatric physiotherapy
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Physiotherapy
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6001 Master of Advanced Health Care Practice
Paramedic practice
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6015 Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice
Paramedicine
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2011 Bachelor of Paramedicine
Perioperative nursing
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6031 Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing
Physiotherapy
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Physiotherapy
Contact details
Telephone 1800 666 274 or submit an enquiry at https://register.monash.edu.au/enquiry/ or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/physio/
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M3002 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Primary health care
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Rural and Indigenous Health
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M6001 Master of Advanced Health Care Practice
Psychological science
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Psychological Sciences
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Psychological science and business
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Psychological Sciences
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2015 Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business
Psychological science and business
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Psychological Sciences
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- 3954 Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Psychology) (Honours)
Psychology
Undergraduate
Minor / Major / Extended major
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Psychological Sciences
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9905 3968; email ug.psych@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych
Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. It is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, learning, memory, perception, reasoning, decision making, language, developmental and social processes, personality, and mental health and well-being. It is also concerned with the practical and ethical applications of psychological research to the profession.
The psychology major is research-led and based on the scientist-practitioner model of education whereby you will learn about professional practice within a scientific perspective. You will then able to make informed choices about psychology-related careers and about further training at the fourth year and postgraduate level, both being required to practice as a psychologist in Australia.
If you are studying in an APAC-accredited course, you may complete the ten unit (60 point) extended major, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and intended for those who wish to specialise in psychology. This option provides a pathway to further study in psychology and to the training required to practise as a psychologist in Australia.
Alternatively you may complete an eight-unit (48 point) major in psychology, which will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for a major in the 'Relevant courses' listed below. This option is for students who do not wish to become registered psychologists but have an interest in psychology or for whom the study of psychology complements their other expertise.
Progression to honours
Students completing a relevant course with a 60-point APAC-accredited major sequence in psychology are eligible to apply for entry to a fourth year in psychology through an honours year or equivalent. Refer to the psychology honourspsychology honours (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/psychology/) entry in this Handbook.
Availability
Psychology is listed as a minor, major or APAC-accredited extended major (10 unit, 60 points) in the Bachelor of Arts at Clayton, in the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences at Malaysia, in the Bachelor of Science at Clayton and Malaysia, and in the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton.
Outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course, students successfully completing this major will be able to:
- describe and discuss theories and research in the core discipline areas of psychology - perception, cognition, learning, motivation, emotion, language, social and biological bases of behaviour, abnormal psychology, lifespan development, individual differences, history and philosophy of psychology, testing, assessment, intercultural and indigenous psychology
- describe and discuss the ethical standards and legislative frameworks governing research and practice in psychology, and demonstrate an appreciation of the role of ethics in maintaining the integrity of the profession.
Units
All units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points may be credited to the minor at level one.
Students complete:
- Two level 1 units (12 points):
- Two level 2 or 3 units (12 points):
Chosen from:
Major requirements - non-accredited (48 points)
No more than 12 points may be at level 1 and at least 18 points must be completed at level 3.
Students complete:
- Two level 1 units (12 points)
- Two or three level 2 units (12 or 18 points):
Chosen from:
- Three or four level 3 units (18 or 24 points)
Chosen from:
- PSY3041 Psychological testing theories of ability and ethics
- PSY3051 Perception and cognitive psychology
- PSY3032 Abnormal psychology
- PSY3062 Research methods and theory
- Level 3 units from the psychology electives list below
For a total of 8 units (48 points)
Extended major requirements - APAC accredited (60 points)
Students completing an accredited course with a 60-point APAC-accredited major sequence in psychology are eligible to apply for entry to a fourth year in psychology through an honours year or equivalent.
Students complete:
- Two level 1 units (12 points):
- Three level 2 units (18 points):
- Four level 3 units (24 points):
- One unit (6 points) from the psychology electives list below
Psychology electives
Offerings of elective units may vary from year to year.
- PSY2112 Organisational psychology*
- PSY3120 Introduction to counselling*
- PSY3130 Health psychology*
- PSY3150 Contemporary social psychology*
- PSY3180 Human neuropsychology: Developmental and neurodegenerative disorders
- PSY3190 Addiction studies
- PSY3250 Positive psychology*
- PSY3280 The neuronal basis of consciousness
- PSY3320 Sleep and circadian rhythms
* Students at Malaysia must choose from those electives with an asterisk (*).
Honours and postgraduate studies in psychology
Refer to the index of areas of study for psychologyindex of areas of study for psychology (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/psychology/) for information on honours and postgraduate level studies.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Single degrees
Successful completion of the minor, major or 60-point APAC-accredited extended major in psychology can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degrees:*
- A2000 Bachelor of Arts
- A2006 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
- S2000 Bachelor of Science
- S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)
- S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor or 48-point major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
Students in the above degrees must be enrolled in the Clayton and Malaysia course offerings to be eligible to complete the APAC accredited extended major.
Double degrees
Successful completion of the minor or 48-point major in psychology can be counted towards meeting the requirements for either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in the following double degrees:**
Arts
- A2005 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art
- A2004 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music
- B2019 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts
- B2012 Bachelor of Business Specialist and Bachelor of Arts
- B2020 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts
- B2024 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Arts
- D3002 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
- E3002 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
- C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts
- L3003 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts
- S2006 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts***
Science
- B2023 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science
- B2016 Bachelor of Commerce Specialist and Bachelor of Science
- D3005 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
- E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
- C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science
- L3007 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
- S2006 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts***
- S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- S2004 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science
- S2003 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies
- S2005 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Music
Double degree students enrolled in Clayton or Malaysia course offerings should consult with their managing Faculty to determine if they are able to complete the APAC accredited extended major.
** Students cannot complete both the minor and major in the same area of study.
*** Psychology can only be counted towards meeting the requirements of one of the single degrees in this double degree course.
Psychology
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Psychological Sciences
Students who have successfully completed an APAC-approved degree with a 60-point APAC-accredited major sequence in psychology are eligible to apply for entry to a fourth year in psychology through an honours year or equivalent.
The course is delivered on-campus at Clayton over one (1) year full-time study.
Units
You must complete:
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Psychology
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Psychological Sciences
Location
Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. It is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, learning, memory, reasoning, decision making, language, developmental and social processes, personality, and mental health and well being.
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Public health
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9903 1657; email med-sphpm-ugenq@monash.edu
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete any course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2012 Bachelor of Public Health
Public health - South Africa
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- 4502 Bachelor of Public Health
Public health - South Africa
Honours
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- 4520 Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)
Radiation sciences
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Coordinator(s)
Dr Caroline Wright
Ms Lori Boyd
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9902 9400
email enquiries: radiation.sciences@monash.edu or visit https://www.monash.edu/medicine/spahc/radiography/our-courses/undergraduate/bachelor-of-radiation-sciences/bachelor-of-radiation-sciences
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M2013 Bachelor of Radiation Sciences
Radiation therapy
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9902 9400
email enquiries: radiation.sciences@monash.edu or visit https://www.monash.edu/medicine/spahc/radiography/our-courses/postgrad/master-radiation-therapy for Master of Radiation Therapy and https://www.monash.edu/medicine/study/future-students/graduate-study/advanced-health-care-practice for master of Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
Radiography and medical imaging
Undergraduate
Commencement year
This area of study entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook.
Any units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the component of any bachelors double degrees.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
Telephone +61 3 9902 9400; email enquiries.radiography@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bradmedimag
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M3006 Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)
Reproductive sciences
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Coordinator(s)
Contact details
86722922
Email: kiri.beilby@monash.edu
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete the two courses in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Related areas of study
Relevant courses
- M5010 Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences
Social work
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Social Work
Coordinator(s)
Location
Units
For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M6012 Master of Social Work
Translational research
Postgraduate
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Central Clinical School
Coordinator(s)
Location
Units
For the sequence of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.
Relevant courses
- M4002 Graduate Certificate in Translational Research
Translational research PhD program
Research
Commencement year
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Managing faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered by
Central Clinical School
Eastern Health Clinical School
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
Southern Clinical School
Coordinator(s)
Location
This program provides doctoral (PhD) students with the opportunity to focus on developing knowledge and expertise in their chosen discipline, as well as developing professional skills that will support their career ambitions.
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.
This program is located at the Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. It is offered by Central Clinical SchoolCentral Clinical School (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/cecs/), Eastern Health Clinical SchoolEastern Health Clinical School (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/ehcs/), and School of Clinical Sciences at Monash HealthSchool of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health (http://www.med.monash.edu.au/scs/). The program is also applicable to students studying externally.
Program requirements
All research students will be required to undertake compulsory training in the following areas:
- Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
- Research Integrity (online)
- faculty induction, including occupational health and safety (where required).
Coursework component
All PhD students must complete a total of 12 credit points from the following list of coursework units:
- TRM6001 Introduction to clinical trials
- TRM6002 Translational research: Pathways to the clinic
- MPH6041 Introductory biostatistics
- LAW5321 Protecting commercial innovation: Patents and trade secrets
In consultation with their supervisor/s and as appropriate to their thesis topic, students must:
Relevant courses
- 0047 Doctor of Philosophy