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Overview

The double undergraduate degree adds depth to your studies, provides opportunities to explore more varied interests, and demonstrates to employers a broader range of skills.

The Bachelor of Psychology component of your double degree is designed for those who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual group and community processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.Your studies will enable you to pursue a career in a diverse range of fields including research, mental health and welfare, human resources, community services and counselling, education and health services. You could also undertake further steps to qualify to practice as a professional psychologist or pursue a career in counselling, welfare, social work, human resources, marketing or research.

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.

Course structure

Made up of

Psychology component108 credit points

You must complete 108 credit points from the Bachelor of Psychology, including all of the requirements in Part A and 48 credit points from Part B.
Note 1: the unit PSY3034 is not available to double degree students.
Note 2: Due to the double degree structure, the extended major option (e.g. Environmental science, Financial and insurance mathematics) is not available in this course.

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Science component84 credit points

You must complete 84 credit points from the Bachelor of Science, including 36 credit points from Part A, which must include one mathematics and statistics unit, SCI1000 and either SCI3920 (enrolment is subject to availability of places) or SCI3930; and all of the requirements in Part B.

Note 1: Due to the double degree structure, the Psychology major is not available in this course.

Note 2: Due to the double degree structure, you cannot undertake extended majors as part of this course.

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The handbook's description of this structure

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

Bachelor of Psychology

The Bachelor of Psychology is structured in three parts: A. Psychology APAC accredited sequence, B. Psychology in practice and society, and C. Elective study. In this double degree you complete:

A. APAC level 1-accredited sequence

These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology and neuroscience will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future. These studies will develop your understanding of scientific methodology and its application in psychology. You will learn to critically evaluate contemporary and historical claims relating to human behaviour and mental processes and apply your understanding to the generation of new research questions.

(This Psychology sequence is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)).

B. Discipline streams

These studies will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts such as; personal, social, organisational, technological, global and use knowledge and its practice in an ethical manner, for the benefit of society in general.

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science is a comprehensive course and it will provide you with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. This course is structured in three equal parts. In this double degree you complete:

Part A. Science specified study

This will provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science. 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 (excludes Psychology)

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.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 192 credit points, of which 108 credit points are from the Bachelor of Psychology (including all of the requirements in Part A and 48 credit points from Part B. Note that the unit PSY3034 is not available to double degree students) and 84 credit points from the Bachelor of Science (including 36 credit points from Part A, which must include one mathematics and statistics unit, SCI1000 and either SCI3920 (enrolment is subject to availability of places) or SCI3930; and all of the requirements in Part B).

Note 1: Due to the double degree structure, the Psychology major is not available in this course.

Note 2: Due to the double degree structure, you cannot undertake extended majors as part of this course.

Areas of study

Majors (29)

Extended majors (23)

Minors (24)

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

74; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 4 (85-87.49); UERT Post Secondary Band: Band 3+ (Distinction)

Other applicants

Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units.

Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above:

To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements with the minimum average mark required is 65%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place

Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above:

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least six months of full time study (24 credit points) of a recognised university degree with a minimum average mark required is 65%. These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.

TAFE/VET:

Only science-based graded AQF Diplomas will be considered for entry into this course. Admission will be based on academic merit and applicants should have at least a minimum 70% average. Ungraded (competent/not competent) diplomas will not be considered. Qualifications below diploma level will not meet the entry requirements (e.g. Cert IV).

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

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Progression to further studies

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Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Other information

The double undergraduate degree adds depth to your studies, provides opportunities to explore more varied interests, and demonstrates to employers a broader range of skills.

The Bachelor of Psychology component of your double degree is designed for those who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual group and community processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.Your studies will enable you to pursue a career in a diverse range of fields including research, mental health and welfare, human resources, community services and counselling, education and health services. You could also undertake further steps to qualify to practice as a professional psychologist or pursue a career in counselling, welfare, social work, human resources, marketing or research.

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.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science?

4 years full time, 192 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 8 semesters of full-time study.

What majors can I take in Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science?

52 majors in 2026, including Anatomy and developmental biology; Applied mathematics; Applied microbiology; Astrophysics; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Chemistry; and Climate and atmospheric science.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2026 entry is 74.

Where can I study Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 192
Full time: 4 Years
Part time: 8 Years
Maximum time: 10 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code: 115390C
Abbreviation: BPsych/BSc
Award titles: Bachelor of PsychologyBachelor of Science
Handbook years: 202520262027