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. The study of Earth Science will develop your understanding of the earth's dynamic systems, including the atmosphere, biosphere, its surface and oceans. You will also learn about complex and fascinating earth processes – such as plate tectonics, volcanism and earthquakes – and how they shape our environment. You'll gain an insight into how the earth has changed over deep geological time and which earth processes pose natural hazards to society today. Studies in this area are essential for understanding and assessing anthropogenic impacts such as climate change and pollution. You will also learn about the major resources – including mineral deposits, oil, gas and water – on which modern life depends. Start of expanded content Earth Science at Monash covers a broad range of topics, including geology, geophysics, and environmental Earth Science. You will learn about the main geological processes that have controlled the evolution of the earth and the timescales over which they operate, develop technical field- and lab-based skills for work in geoscience, and apply geoscientific data to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions in professional contexts. Our teaching labs are state of the art and our units combine theory, practical work, and field experiences. The lecturers are noted experts in their fields and make strong connections between research and teaching. As a graduate, you will be equipped with transferable skills in wide demand within the science and non-science sectors of the economy. You may choose to apply your expertise to contribute in developing solutions to the challenges posed by natural disasters, or the environmental footprint left behind by the exploitation of the earth's resources. Your career path may lead you to the minerals industry, environmental consultancies or research organisations, to name just a few possibilities.