Bachelor of Science
KPT / JPT( R3 / 0530 / 6 / 0005) 10 / 30- MQA / SWA0129
SCIENCE
DURATION 3 YEARS
INTAKE FEBRUARY, JULY AND OCTOBER
FEES RM51,360 Malaysian student
RM60,480 International student 2026 fees per year
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Study science at Monash and learn from leading experts whose research is shaping the world’ s future.
This course provides you with a broad science education in your first year, so you can explore your interests before you specialise in one or more areas that inspires you in your second year. This flexibility allows you to explore new areas, further develop your strengths in science, and pursue your interests beyond the area in which you specialise.
In addition to your chosen science major, you’ ll have the option to use your electives to extend your major to add depth, add a second major or a minor, or study a range of units from across the University.
CHOOSE YOUR SCIENCE AREA
CAREER PATHS Health and medicine
• Clinical trials coordinator
• Microbiologist
• Biomedical product industry
• Drug discovery and development
• Analytical / biomedical chemistry
• Natural products research.
Industry and technology
• Food production and safety
• Biotechnologist
• Quality assurance
• Process control
• Scientific and regulatory affairs
• Intellectual property management.
Environment and sustainability
• Biodiversity and conservation
• Environmental management.
MAJOR / MINOR
Applied microbiology
Uncover the invisible world of microorganisms and harness their power. You’ ll explore how bacteria, viruses, and fungi can fight infectious diseases, ensure food safety, and clean up environmental pollution. You will learn to culture microbes, analyse their genetic makeup, and design processes for industrial and medical applications.
EXTENDED MAJOR / MAJOR
Biotechnology
Harness the building blocks of life to create groundbreaking technologies. Biotechnology utilises living organisms and biological systems to develop new products and processes of value to the healthcare, agricultural, and industrial sectors. You will master techniques that merge biology with technology to innovate solutions for real-world challenges.
EXTENDED MAJOR
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.
MAJOR
Genomics and bioinformatics
Become a biological data detective by learning to decipher the total genetic makeup of organisms. This major uses computational tools to analyse massive genomic datasets, revolutionising personalised medicine and food security. You’ ll unlock secrets hidden in DNA, perfect if you love applying computer science to complex biological questions.
MAJOR
Medicinal chemistry
Position yourself at the forefront of designing and creating life-saving drugs. You’ ll learn the art and science of discovering new medicines, from isolating active chemical compounds in natural products like rainforest plants to designing and synthesising novel molecules in the lab.
EXTENDED MAJOR / MAJOR / MINOR
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.
EXTENDED MAJOR / MAJOR / MINOR MINOR MINOR
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
Explore the central science of matter and energy. You’ ll study how atoms and molecules interact and learn to harness that behaviour to transform materials, medicine, and technology, complementing a wide range of scientific majors
Genetics and genomics
Study the blueprint of life by focusing on the structure, function, and evolution of genes. This minor provides a deep understanding of the genetic code underpinning modern scientific fields. A strong foundation in genetics is crucial for advancing in biomedical science, biotechnology, conservation biology, and even forensics
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2026
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