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S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Faculty of Science

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (S3701) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Science, taught at Malaysia and Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
48
Duration
1 years full time
2 years part time
Campus
Malaysia, Clayton
On campus

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

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.

Completing honours demonstrates your advanced research, analytical and communication skills enhancing employability outcomes.

Course structure

Clayton honours research areas48 credit points
You must complete one of the following honours research areas
Malaysia honours research areas48 credit points
You must complete one of the following honours research areas
The handbook's description of this structure

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 (Full time)

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

Astrophysics (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

  • ASP4100 Astrophysics honours research project (24 points)
  • ASP4200 Astrophysics honours coursework (24 points)

Part time 

  • ASP4110 Astrophysics honours research project A (12 points)
  • ASP4120 Astrophysics honours research project B (12 points)
  • ASP4210 Astrophysics honours coursework A (12 points)
  • ASP4220 Astrophysics honours coursework B (12 points)

Atmospheric science (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

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

Part time 

  • EAE4110 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part time A (12 points)
  • EAE4120 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part time B (12 points)
  • EAE4210 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework part time A (12 points)
  • EAE4220 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework part time B (12 points)

Biochemistry (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

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

Part time 

  • BMH4110 Biomedicine research project part time A (18 points)
  • BMH4120 Biomedicine research project part time B (18 points)
  • BMH4210 Advanced studies in biomedicine part time A (6 points)
  • BMH4220 Advanced studies in biomedicine (6 points)

Chemistry  (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

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

Part time 

  • CHM4110 Chemistry research project part time I (18 points)
  • CHM4120 Chemistry research project part time II (18 points)
  • CHM4211 Chemistry honours coursework part time I (6 points)
  • CHM4221 Chemistry honours coursework part time II (6 points)

Computational science (Full time and Part time)  

Part A. Coursework (24 points)

You complete:

a. the following unit:

  • FIT4005 IT research methods

b. three elective units (18 points) from the following:*

(This elective list may change from time to time and vary by campus.)

  • FIT5003 Software security
  • FIT5032 Internet applications development
  • FIT5037 Network security
  • FIT5042 Enterprise application development for the web
  • FIT5046 Mobile and distributed computing systems
  • FIT5047 Fundamentals of artificial intelligence
  • FIT5124 Emerging topics for cybersecurity in practice
  • FIT5129 Cyber operations
  • FIT5137 Advanced database technology
  • FIT5140 IoT and mobile applications
  • FIT5145 Foundations of data science
  • FIT5146 Data curation and management
  • FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation
  • FIT5149 Applied data analysis
  • FIT5152 User interface design and usability
  • FIT5163 Introduction to cryptography for cybersecurity
  • FIT5196 Data wrangling
  • FIT5197 Statistical data modelling
  • FIT5201 Machine learning
  • FIT5202 Data processing for big data
  • FIT5212 Data analysis for semi-structured data
  • FIT5215 Deep learning
  • FIT5216 Modelling discrete optimisation problems
  • FIT5217 Natural language processing
  • FIT5221 Intelligent image and video analysis
  • FIT5222 Planning and automated reasoning
  • FIT5223 IT forensics
  • FIT5225 Cloud computing and security

* A maximum of one unit (6 points) may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator.

Part B. Research (24 points)

You complete:

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

Earth science (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

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

Part time 

  • EAE4110 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part time A (12 points)
  • EAE4120 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part time B (12 points)
  • EAE4210 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework part time A (12 points)
  • EAE4220 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework part time B (12 points)

Ecology and conservation biology (Full time)

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

Genetics and genomics (Full time)

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

Geographical science (Full time and Part time)

Full time

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

Part time 

  • EAE4110 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part time A (12 points)
  • EAE4120 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part time B (12 points)
  • EAE4210 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework part time A (12 points)
  • EAE4220 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours coursework part time B (12 points)

Human pathology  (Full time)

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

Immunology  (Full time)

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

Mathematics and statistics (Full time and Part time)  

  • MTH4100 Mathematics research studies (24 points)
  • MTH4200 Advanced studies in mathematics (24 points)

Microbiology (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

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

Part time

  • BMH4110 Biomedicine research project part time A (18 points)
  • BMH4120 Biomedicine research project part time B (18 points)
  • BMH4210 Advanced studies in biomedicine part time A (6 points)
  • BMH4220 Advanced studies in biomedicine (6 points)

Pharmacology  (Full time)

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

Physics (Full time and Part time)  

Full time

  • PHS4100 Physics honours research project (24 points)
  • PHS4200 Physics honours coursework (24 points)

Part time

  • PHS4110 Physics honours research project A (12 points)
  • PHS4120 Physics honours research project B (12 points)
  • PHS4210 Physics honours coursework A (12 points)
  • PHS4220 Physics honours coursework B (12 points)

Physiology  (Full time)

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

Plant sciences (Full time)

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

Regenerative medicine (Full time)

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

Zoology (Full time)

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


MALAYSIA

Biotechnology (Full time)

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

Medical bioscience (Full time)

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

Food science and technology (Full time)

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

Medicinal chemistry (Full time)

  • CHM4180 Medicinal chemistry research project (36 points)
  • CHM4280 Honours coursework in medicinal chemistry (12 points)

Tropical environmental biology (Full time)

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

Areas of study

Other areas of study (25)

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

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

  1. 1

    demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science

  2. 2

    develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions

  3. 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. 4

    work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design, develop and implement a research project

  5. 5

    collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation

  6. 6

    exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

     

Entry requirements

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

This course also accepts the Monash English Bridging Program as meeting the English language requirements.

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a Monash master's by coursework degree, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.

Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.

Other information

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.

Completing honours demonstrates your advanced research, analytical and communication skills enhancing employability outcomes.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Science (Honours)?

1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Bachelor of Science (Honours)?

At Malaysia and Clayton.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Science (Honours) 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 Honours Degree
AQF level
Level 8
Credit points
48
Full time
1 Years
Part time
2 Years
Maximum time
2 years
Faculty
Faculty of Science
CRICOS code
030489K
Abbreviation
BSc(Hons)
Award title
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Handbook years
20202021202220232024202520262027