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. If you'd like to understand how the mind works and what's behind our behaviours, Psychology at Monash is the ideal starting point, providing up-to-date thinking on the human brain, thought and behaviour. At Monash you'll benefit from one of the best scientist-practitioner models of psychological education that Australia has to offer, emerging with deep insight into the human mind, and a suite of highly valued professional skills. You will be in a position to make informed choices about whether you want to pursue training as a psychologist or apply your current psychological expertise in other psychology-related professions. Start of expanded content There are two majors open to you: the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 10-unit extended major, which provides the essential foundation for practicing psychologists in this country; or the standard major for those wishing to develop psychological expertise, but not necessarily practise as a registered psychologist. There is also a minor for those wishing to broaden their personal understanding of mind and behaviour. The extended major will train you in all essential areas of modern psychology, including units on abnormal psychology, cognition and perception, social psychology and personality, and the design and analysis of research. You will also develop an understanding of the ethical standards and legislative frameworks governing research and practice in psychology, and an appreciation of the role of ethics in maintaining the integrity of the profession. The standard major covers fewer of the mandatory areas of psychology, and offers greater flexibility to choose electives such as Addiction Studies and Forensic Psychology, which complement other fields such as Criminology, Behavioural Studies, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Behavioural Commerce and Human Resource Management. Rewarding careers in psychology, public-health policy, drug and alcohol counselling, education and other vital areas are all open to you.