When you pursue an honours fourth year, you gain analytical and research skills, while building discipline-specific knowledge in your chosen field of expertise. During your honours year, you also participate in seminars, give oral presentations of your research and prepare a thesis. These activities are all stepping stones toward pursuing higher research qualifications in science, such as the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy.
SUBJECTS
The honours program involves coursework through seminars and a major research project.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology research project (36 points)
Honours coursework in biotechnology (12 points)
Food science and technology
Food science and technology research project (36 points)
Honours coursework in food science and technology (12 points)
Medicinal chemistry
Medicinal chemistry research project (36 points)
Honours coursework in medicinal chemistry (12 points)
Medical bioscience
Medical bioscience research project (36 points)
Honours coursework in medical bioscience (12 points)
Psychology
Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
Psychological assessment (6 points)
Plus one of the following psychology electives (6 points):
Psychology in society
Developmental and clinical neuroscience
Tropical Environmental Biology
Tropical environmental biology research project (36 points)
Honours coursework in tropical environmental biology (12 points)
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) work in areas such as:
drug and pharmaceutical research
food processing
chemicals
biotechnology product development
clinical genetics
healthcare
environmental consulting
environmental management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission into the science honours course, students must have:
completed the requirement for the Bachelor of Science at Monash University or an equivalent degree, and
obtained a distinction grade average (70 per cent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level three, and
met the normal Monash University English language requirements for undergraduate students.
