Melbourne vs Monash employment prospects in science

[shlblk]

Hi guys,

I was originally planning on completing the Bachelor of Science Advanced Research at Monash but now I am a little unsure. I was planning to major in chemistry and applied maths or computational science, but am now wondering whether I should just do BSc with a chemistry major at Melbourne and then move on to the Masters of Chemistry. I have a few questions relating to this.

I've heard that the BSc + honours at Monash is basically the same as getting BSc + Masters at Melbourne, is this true in terms of learning content? If so I see no reason to pay extra for masters at Melbourne, might as well do it at Monash.

Is it true that Melbourne graduates have a harder time getting jobs after uni due to being 'overqualified' with masters for entry level jobs such as chemistry labwork?

Is masters really necessary to have a good career in science (particularly chemistry)? If masters is necessary and entry level employment isn't affected by having one, I might as well do it in one hit at Melbourne.

I was originally set on Monash hoping for a scholarship from them but since I haven't got one, it's making me reconsider considering that it's about 1.5 hours from where I live.


Thanks for all your help!

 

[extremeftw]

 I know that in economics, honours is generally viewed in a far better light than masters degrees. I wouldn't be surprised if the same is true in hard sciences like chemistry.

 I wouldn't expect there to be a very meaningful difference in employment outcomes at either university. I would prioritise whatever university is more convenient for you.