Should you study the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Science?
3 June 2022
Advancements in science and technology are fundamental for social and economic growth in developing countries, and careers in these fields will be exciting and rewarding.
If you are interested in working in the science or technology industry, you may want to choose between a Bachelor of Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science.
Build a career in a dynamic field
Information Technology courses are usually technical and industry focused. You will be trained to apply your skills and knowledge immediately upon graduation and these courses often lead you to jobs within applied science. Your future contributions will likely be linked to developing solutions to everyday problems.
The IT-related courses that you can pursue at Monash University Malaysia are the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science.
The Bachelor of Computer Science offers areas of study in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and algorithms and data structures – fields which have been growing rapidly over the last decade.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to work in software development, data analytics, information retrieval, data mining, RFID technologies, and many more.
Studying the Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science will expose you to mathematical statistics, principles of data science and malicious AI and dark side security, among others.
You’ll find career options in cybersecurity, digital humanities, robotics, law and more.
Among the exciting opportunities open to you as a Monash IT student is a 22-week industry-based learning (IBL) program, which involves a scholarship and an industry placement during the third year of your degree.
The alternative to the IBL program is a 12-week internship in your second year where you’ll be able to apply and hone your IT skills through experiential learning.
Our students have previously interned at highly sought-after companies such as Astro, Axiata, F-Secure, Petronas and more.
Delving into the world of Science
Pure science focuses on theories and the study of natural phenomena through active research. Subjects such as Mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology are all part of pure science.
Monash offers the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medical Bioscience and Bachelor of Food Science and Technology.
Pursuing the Bachelor of Science gives you the flexibility to explore subjects of your interest in the first year before making the choice to specialise in one or more areas in your second year.
Among the areas you can study are biotechnology, genetics and bioinformatics, and medicinal chemistry. With this degree, you will have the expertise to venture into a range of careers including clinical trials coordination, conservation, and marine biology as well as drug discovery and development.
Studying the BSc Medical Bioscience will introduce you to subjects such as recombinant DNA technology, cellular metabolism and toxicology. Upon graduation, you will be able to work in forensic science, clinical trial management, clinical laboratories and more.
If you are passionate about food, consider the BSc Food Science and Technology. You will learn about food microbiology as well as strategic food quality management and food chemistry, among other subjects. You will find employment in national and multinational companies, working in areas such as food microbiology, food laws and regulations, food hygiene and safety and more.
There are endless possibilities in science and technology and whichever course you choose to pursue, you can be sure that you'll enjoy constant professional growth and strong demand in your career.
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