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. At its core, Mathematical statistics deals with models involving a random, unpredictable component. Real-world applications are many and varied, and allow informed decisions to be made in the face of uncertainty. You'll turn numerical data into useful – often gripping – information about anything from the effect of a new cancer drug, to economic performance, to changes in how we partner and reproduce. Essentially, the study of Mathematical statistics allows us to make sound judgements based on evidence rather than gut feelings. Mathematical statistics at Monash will provide you with a wealth of diverse and invaluable skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, modelling, analysis and research. Start of expanded content Mathematical statistics is concerned with capturing the interplay of data and theory. It is composed of two crucial parts: mathematical theory and the applications of this theory in the real world. You will be exposed to cutting-edge developments in the field and acquire skills relevant to the current needs of industry. You will develop an understanding of the important techniques, terminology and processes of probability, statistics and stochastic processes. You will also acquire the high-level ability to solve problems that arise across a range of contexts including science, medicine, economics and engineering. Successful companies and organisations know their competitive edge depends on the analytical, quantitative and statistical skills of their workforce, and therefore seek employees with a sound mathematical training. When it comes to job opportunities, statistical skills are widely valued – from the sports arena and market research to finance, forensics, management consulting and medical research.