Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science

Monash University - Clayton

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Overview

With the growth in scientific research and the commercialisation of new technologies, graduates with knowledge in both science and law are increasingly sought after. This double degree course provides practical legal skills and an awareness of the complex interaction between science and society. In an age of technological advancements, the link between science and the law will only become stronger. With a choice of 25 majors in science and a rich repertoire of law electives, the course can be tailored to meet your interests.

There is high demand for legal professionals with expertise in science - and scientists who are qualified in law. From the law-makers dealing with legislation relating to climate change, genetically modified crops and stem cell research to the scientists needing to navigate complex legal approval processes to further their research.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent).

Majors

Administrative law, Anatomy and developmental biology, Applied mathematics, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Climate and atmospheric science, Computational science, Constitutional law, Contract, Corporations law, Criminal law & procedure, Earth science, Ecology and conservation biology, Environmental science, Equity, Evidence, Financial and insurance mathematics, Genetics and Genomics, Geographical science, Geosciences, Human pathology, Human rights, Immunology, Intellectual property, Law, Lawyers' ethics in practice, Litigation and dispute resolution, Mathematical statistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular biology (minor), Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Plant sciences, Professional practice, Property, Psychology, Pure mathematics, Science, Statistics, Taxation, Torts, Trusts, Zoology.

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include Law careers, Science careers, Barrister, Magistrate, Prosecutor, Solicitor, Conveyancer, In-house counsel, Mediator, Legal Advisor, Litigation Officer, Migration Agent, Science policy, Patent law, Space industry, Biotechnology, Intellectual property, and Forensic law.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.8099.95
Median rank to receive an offer97.6599.00
Lowest rank to receive an offer90.4097.00

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Monash University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Monash University

Campus

Clayton

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Law

Indicative ATAR

90.40

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 5 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
167
Campuses
Caulfield Churchill City Clayton Parkville Peninsula
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