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. Chemistry is the science of matter and energy – the study of the makeup and structure of substances, how atoms and molecules react and interact, and how that behaviour can be harnessed to transform materials, medicine, and technology. Your studies will take place in our brand new state-of-the-art chemistry building, with sophisticated laboratories, learning and research spaces, as well as inspiring interactive facilities. The chemistry department at Monash is among the top in the world. This is truly where the global shift to innovative chemistry begins. Start of expanded content In this major you will cover aspects of synthetic, analytical and physical chemistry, with emphasis on the environment, materials, medicine, biology and sustainability. We place a strong emphasis on research, innovative teaching and science education, developing students in modern chemical practice and problem-solving. As chemistry is the foundation for a range of more specialised disciplines, your career scope is wide and exciting. You might choose to apply your expertise in medical research, the technology industry, environmental sciences, food science, forensics, research and development or academia. Your analytical and logical-thinking skills will also be of interest to the legal, financial, and commercial worlds.