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. Genetics is the study of genes, their structure, function, transmission and evolution. Encompassing a rich and diverse range of research topics, it lies at the centre of biology because the same basic genetic principles apply to microbes, plants, animals and humans. This major covers a broad range of genetic and genomic topics, including conservation and medical and developmental genetics. It will expose you to the most recent advances in the various genetics disciplines and will prepare you for a successful career in this exciting and fast-moving field. Start of expanded content A major in Genetics will equip you with advanced practical skills in contemporary experimental methods such as recombinant DNA techniques, gene expression analysis, genetic breeding experiments, analysis of transgenic organisms and genotyping methods. As a graduate, you may find employment in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals, government departments, schools and universities, patent firms, genetic-counselling services, forensics laboratories, and biotechnology companies.