The Bachelor of Science Advanced – Research(Honours) is a high-profile, four-year advanced version of the Bachelor of Science for high-achieving students who intend to pursue careers as research scientists. This esteemed course will allow you to progress more quickly to higher-level units, give you more flexibility in your choice of units, and provide you with exciting opportunities to participate in research, embedded in a Monash research team. With access to exclusive enrichment programs and research mentoring by leading scientists, your career as a scientist will really take off. Start of expanded content Offering all of the key features of the Bachelor of Science – including choice, flexibility and depth across the huge range of science disciplines available at Monash – this advanced version will provide you with both abroad, general science education and specialist training in one or more science disciplines. This will be deepened and strengthened by: the freedom to accelerate more quickly to higher-level units additional flexibility in subject choices research mentoring by leading scientists in your chosen field exclusive extra-curricular programs only available to those taking this course As a graduate, you'll have advanced research skills and a thorough command of your chosen field[s] of science. Add to this our world-class teaching and research, state-of-the-art facilities, and the prestige that comes with an advanced degree from one of Australia's leading science faculties, and you'll find doors opening in government research bodies, in research departments of large companies, and other leading organisations. Your inquisitive mind has undoubtedly pondered the biggest questions posed by humankind – such as the ultimate fate of the universe and the possibility of extra terrestrial life. Astrophysics addresses these questions by using theory, observations made with the largest telescopes, and calculations done on the world's largest supercomputers. You will study the distribution of matter in the universe and celestial objects such as planets and stars, comets, pulsars and quasars, galaxies and black holes. Monash's impressive undergraduate program is currently the most comprehensive in Australia. It is home to world-leading experts in observational and theoretical astrophysics, whose expertise is directly relevant to the content of the undergraduate program. Start of expanded content Modern astrophysics draws heavily on physics, mathematics and computational and numerical analysis. The Monash astronomy and astrophysics program provides excellent training in modern science and problem-solving. We have developed a new way of teaching physics and astronomy – called the Physics and Astronomy Collaborative-learning Environment (PACE). The PACE studios and our teaching laboratories were designed to promote independent learning and teach problem-solving, effective communication and teamwork. We are forging a community of students who are active learners, able to apply their knowledge and skills in creative and imaginative ways. As a graduate with a major in astrophysics, you will be equipped with the tools to find employment in areas that require an analytical mind and exceptional problem-solving skills. Career pathways include areas such as government, private industry, science journalism and teaching, or at research laboratories, universities and planetariums.