If you want to make a difference, studying a science degree at Monash will give you the opportunity to learn from leading experts whose cutting-edge research is influencing the world's future. The choice, flexibility and depth across the huge range of science disciplines available at Monash means that you will graduate with a degree unique to you, tailored to your individual expertise, interests and career aspirations. The comprehensive range of majors, extended majors and minors on offer provides you with a broad education and allows you to explore varied interests before focusing in the one or two areas that most inspire you. However, if a particular field has always captivated you, you can choose it from the start. Start of expanded content Comprehensive and flexible, the Bachelor of Science at Monash offers a large number of majors across the following broad fields of science, drawing on the depth and breadth of expertise from across the University: biological sciences biomedical and behavioural sciences earth and environmental sciences mathematical and computational sciences physical and chemical sciences Financial and insurance mathematics at Monash teaches the mathematical and statistical techniques for understanding and assessing risk in insurance and financial markets. As an expert in this field, you will be able to determine the likelihood of specific outcomes and develop strategies that allow businesses and governments to either pursue new business opportunities or insure against risks. Taught jointly by the School of Mathematical Sciences and the Monash Business School, this major will equip you with the skills and sound mathematical knowledge that are in high demand in the insurance and financial industries. Start of expanded content During your studies, you will learn important techniques and processes of probability, statistics and stochastic processes. You'll develop the high-level critical thinking skills to interpret and solve a range of problems that arise in the finance and insurance context, including financial and risk models. You will also acquire the skills to communicate effectively to diverse audiences about financial and insurance processes and results. As a graduate, you will be equipped for work in the banking industry, investment firms, insurance companies, or in risk-management roles. You could pursue a career at the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Commonwealth Scientific, Industrial and Research Organisation (CSIRO), or in business-analyst roles, universities, or management consultancy.