Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM58,560

Intake

February, July, October

Shape the world’s future.

The world is facing a range of increasingly complex and pressing challenges – food security, climate change, overpopulation, habitat and biodiversity loss, and an ever-changing technological, economic and social landscape.

Our future depends on bright minds, innovators and collaborators who can create solutions for a better tomorrow. This is where science comes in. Science is about understanding how the world works. It’s about analysing, experimenting and making discoveries. It’s about driving change.

With a science degree from Monash, the possibilities to make a real difference are endless.

Applied microbiology*
Explore microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, and their application in improving health in areas related to industrial processes, agriculture, medicine, genetic engineering, food and bioremediation. You can prevent food spoilage, stop the spread of infectious diseases, or solve environmental problems by removing pollutants using beneficial microbes.

Biotechnology
Understand and utilise various biological systems and/or living organisms to develop new technologies and processes of value to the healthcare industry, agricultural and industrial sectors, and the environment.

Food science and business
Develop a broad view from food production to business, bridging the gap in delivering nutritious, safe, affordable, and sustainable food products to the global market. Choose from three streams: strategic marketing, management, or digital marketing.

Genomics and bioinformatics
Decipher the total genetic makeup of organisms and the diverse range of analytical methods and tools applied to genomic data. These allied fields contribute to superior healthcare, enhanced food security and more.

Medicinal chemistry
Design, develop, and determine the biological activities and properties of drugs. You’ll learn how to seek new active chemical compounds from natural products such as rainforest plants, and design novel synthetic compounds.

Psychology*
Study the human mind, mental processes and resulting behaviour. This is a broad scientific discipline that includes investigations of the brain, memory, perception, reasoning, and mental health and wellbeing.

Tropical environmental biology*
Study the behaviour of living systems with a strong focus on ecological and environmental issues of global importance such as climate change, biodiversity, sustainability and conservation. You acquire greater awareness of our living earth and help mitigate climate change issues.

Chemistry (minor)
Explore the science of matter and energy, how atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine and technology.

Genetics and genomics (minor)
Study the structure, function, transmission and evolution of genes. Genetics underpins many exciting areas such as biomedical science, conservation biology and forensics.

Top 100 in the world
Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024):

  • No. 17 for Anatomy and Physiology
  • No. 31 for Life Sciences and Medicine
  • No. 40 in the world for Chemistry
  • No. 66 in the world for Environmental Sciences
  • No. 72 for Biological Sciences
  • No. 91 for Natural Sciences.

International standards
Our science courses have a strong regional focus with a global perspective. Many of our units are identical to those offered at the Clayton campus and are in disciplines where there is a demand for quality graduates in Malaysia and beyond.

Practical experience
Build your professional experience with an internship in the science industry. We have worked with multinational companies across the country and region throughout the years to place our students.

Excellent learning environment
You’ll develop academically and personally in a dynamic and stimulating environment, and have access to brilliant minds and exceptional facilities. 100% of our academic staff in Science hold a PhD or MBBS/PhD degree.

Enhanced flexibility
Explore your interests with a broad science education in your first year before you specialise in one or more areas that inspires you in your second year. You can choose to focus on a single major, or pursue a double major and still complete your degree within three years.

Exciting specialisations
We offer specialisations ranging from cutting-edge theoretical and applied science to new interdisciplinary fields – all taught by academics who are leaders in their scientific disciplines.

Transferable skills
Gain a firm foundation in generic skills like quantitative literacy, data analysis, information literacy, problem solving, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams.

Nurture other interests
Pursue non-science units at different schools, like journalism or management, to form a study plan that suits your individual needs and career aspirations.

Science graduates have diverse and interesting careers, but not all science graduates become scientists. You can use your degree as a springboard to any career where critical thinking, the ability to analyse and investigate new information, a commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based decision making are valued.

Bachelor of Science graduates have established careers in areas such as:

  • clinical trials
  • intellectual property management
  • biomedical product industry
  • drug discovery and development
  • water management
  • biodiversity and conservation
  • environmental management
  • analytical/biomedical chemistry
  • biotechnology
  • quality assurance and control
  • science journalism
  • process control
  • microbiology
  • project management and consultancy
  • natural products research
  • scientific and regulatory affairs
  • climate change advocacy.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

Entry score

You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Science:

Qualification Score
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)* 72.5%
GCE A Level** 9
ATAR 80
Gaokao, China 65%
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 18
Indian School Certificate Examination 70%
All India Senior School Certificate Examination 75%
SMA3 Indonesia Click here to find out the entry score
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) 28
STPM, Malaysia 8.5
UEC, Malaysia ≤4.2
Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia 2.67
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 81.6%
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 11
High School Diploma, Vietnam 8.28
UNSW Foundation Studies 7.5
Foundation in Arts, Sunway College 70%
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College 70%
Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES) 50%
Monash College Diploma Part 2*** 55%

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.

**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.

***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.

Prerequisites

  • The formal prerequisites for Bachelor of Science are at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics at a higher level (Australian Year 12 equivalent).
  • Meeting the Monash course prerequisites are also subject to the 5 year rule.

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