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. 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. If you're curious about things such as why the sky is blue, how a mobile phone works, or what the universe is made of, physics can quench your thirst for knowledge and prepare you for a fascinating career. By studying Physics at Monash you will have access to world-leading researchers and facilities. We have developed a new way of teaching physics and astronomy – called the Physics and Astronomy Collaborative-learning Environment (PACE). The PACE Studios were designed purposefully to promote independent learning, and develop the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills prized by industry. We are forging a community of students who are active learners, able to apply their knowledge and skills in creative and imaginative ways. Physics is the study of space and time, matter and energy. By carrying out experiments and developing conceptual models, physicists seek to provide a fundamental understanding of how our physical universe works. Physics ranges from the very practical, such as developing biomedical-imaging and optoelectronic devices, to asking curiosity-driven questions about the nature of reality or how complexity arises from simple constituents. The skills you gain through studying Physics at Monash can be used in a diverse range of areas including the following: modelling complex financial systems, climate modelling, looking at innovative ways to address sustainability, understanding our place in the universe, understanding things like consciousness and complex biological systems. With a major in Physics you will have a vast range of challenging and fascinating career options. You may find yourself working with lasers, medical imaging, and nanotechnology in a range of contexts, including electronics, communications, aeronautics, minerals exploration and space science. As a physicist you may be employed as researcher in a university, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, the Australian Synchrotron, and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Physicists are also found working in the renewable energy sector, science teaching, climate modelling and science communication.