Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Duration

1 year

Intakes

February and July

Fees

In 2026, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM51,360 for Malaysian students
• RM60,480 for international students.

General fees:

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

Credit transfer

Applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning.

This course comprises coursework through seminars and a major research project. You can choose to specialise in:

• Biotechnology
• Food science and technology
• Medical bioscience
• Medicinal chemistry
• Tropical environmental biology.

More information
The Monash University Handbook has more detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

Refer here for the Honours topics available.

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 2026):

• No. 26 for Life Sciences and Medicine
• No. 41 for Anatomy and Physiology
• No. 47 in the world for Chemistry
• No. 52 in the world for Environmental Sciences
• No. 56 for Biological Sciences
• No. 58 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.

Diverse specialisations
Choose from a range of specialisations, from biotechnology, medicinal chemistry to tropical environmental biology – all taught by academics who are leaders in their scientific disciplines.

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.

Facilities to inspire
Access well-equipped laboratories with facilities for DNA sequencing, mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, high performance liquid chromatography, microbiology and tissue culture.

Our graduates work in:

• the drug and pharmaceutical industry
• food manufacturing processes and development
• product commercialisation and business development
• biotechnology product development
• biomanufacturing
• clinical genetics
• clinical science and research management
• environmental consulting and management
• intellectual property management
• research and development.

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

For admission into the science honours course, you 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.

The level three units upon which admission to the Honours program is based must have been completed no more than five years prior to commencement of the course.