Science holds the key to answering some of the most complex questions and global challenges we face today. But to create real change, we need more than just brilliant scientific minds. We need a new generation of science graduates equipped with a broad set of skills and experiences that complement their science training, and who can push the boundaries of possibility. The Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Honours) includes all the elements of a Bachelor of Science, but with more. If you love science, and you are curious, adventurous, creative and prepared to challenge the status quo, then this course is for you. Start of expanded content The only one of its kind in Australia, this course will provide you with all the opportunities available to a Science honours graduate, plus many more. In addition to studying the scientific discipline of your choice – from the broad range available at Monash – you'll receive high-level training in leadership, persuasive communication, entrepreneurship, policy, ethics and corporate social responsibility. Add access to state-of-the-art facilities, world-class teaching, inspiring high-profile guest speakers, and two one domestic or international internship programs, with at least one international placement, and you'll graduate with the tools and know-how to transform your scientific expertise into a thriving business or social enterprise. The summit of your experience will be a year-long project where you will tackle a problem of real-world significance. Mentored by successful external leaders, you will work in small teams to develop innovations and solutions to approach an issue from scientific, policy, social and business perspectives. You'll be perfectly placed to pursue employment with the world's leading consultancies, businesses, government and other institutions. You will also be equipped with the skills to use science to address complex global challenges, and convert ideas, potential and ambition into tangible solutions Financial and insurance mathematics at Monash teaches the mathematical and statistical techniques for understanding and assessing risk in insurance and financial markets. As an expert in this field, you will be able to determine the likelihood of specific outcomes and develop strategies that allow businesses and governments to either pursue new business opportunities or insure against risks. Taught jointly by the School of Mathematical Sciences and the Monash Business School, this major will equip you with the skills and sound mathematical knowledge that are in high demand in the insurance and financial industries. Start of expanded content During your studies, you will learn important techniques and processes of probability, statistics and stochastic processes. You'll develop the high-level critical thinking skills to interpret and solve a range of problems that arise in the finance and insurance context, including financial and risk models. You will also acquire the skills to communicate effectively to diverse audiences about financial and insurance processes and results. As a graduate, you will be equipped for work in the banking industry, investment firms, insurance companies, or in risk-management roles. You could pursue a career at the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Commonwealth Scientific, Industrial and Research Organisation (CSIRO), or in business-analyst roles, universities, or management consultancy.