Ask Monash University

[AngelWings]

For Caledu

Is it possible to complete the psychology extended major in the Sci/Biomed double?

You can. You'd just have to plan this carefully in your course map. 

What about in the Biomed scholars degree? And in the Biomed single?

Biomed degrees don't have a major. Everyone does all the compulsory core units with 6 (for the BBiomed Adv.) or 8 elective slots in a single degree. The elective slots wouldn't fit the 10 units required for an extended major in psych. 

Is it possible to complete the graduate entry medicine prerequisite units if also completing an extended major in psychology in Sci/Arts?

Not unless you study the extended psych major in the Arts degree and made the Science degree have a major including at least 1 of the 5 units required for entry (none of them include psych). I'd probably double check this, though. This is what I got from 5 minutes of research.

What is the difference between a Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Psychology? Are they both full fee?

Not so sure about this one.

Can you do 2 Sci majors and 2 Arts majors in a Sci/Arts degree?

Nope. A major requires usually 8 units each. In a BSci/Arts, the BSci has a requirement of at least one math/ stats unit AND either SCi2010 or SCI2015, which would mean that the second science major would not be possible. 

How much time does a Diploma of Languages alongside a 4 year double degree add?

Typically a year, regardless of single or double degree.

Are the ATAR requirements for scholarships before or after adjustments?

Most of the time, before, but I'd double check this. 

Please double check the information that I have provided, because I don't guarantee they'll be 100% accurate.

[weekly]

hi, I was just wondering whether a law and commerce (majoring in actuarial studies) double degree would be a useful degree? I'm mainly interested in becoming an actuary, and I am definitely more of a maths person. But I was thinking of doing law too because I'm thinking that it may make me a more desirable employee as an actuary. Considering that I mainly want to be an actuary should I just do an actuarial studies degree at uni Melb (since uni melb is more prestigious?) \. cool thanks!!!

[Caledu]

Does anyone know whether or not it's possible to do an extended major in psych and a second major in physiology in the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (provided I use the existing minor + 2 science electives + 2 free electives to form the physiology major)? I know that you need 3 level three units, but would this be an issue since you can accelerate units in this particular degree? I read in another thread (https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=175883.0) that you can skip prerequisites.

I'm looking at the handbook and in the list of level three research projects you can choose from there's no psych, so does that mean I have to do it in physiology instead and will this interfere with me meeting the extended major requirements?

Looking at the course map, it seems as though the extended major has to be from the same area of study you do the research project in; can anyone confirm this?

Anyone have any recommendations as to which degree would best suit my situation? I want to do an extended major in psych, a major in physiology, and also fulfil the grad entry med prereqs for both Monash and Melbourne. Current ones I'm considering are Sci, Sci/Arts, and Sci Adv. - Research.

[LifeisaConstantStruggle]

hi, I was just wondering whether a law and commerce (majoring in actuarial studies) double degree would be a useful degree? I'm mainly interested in becoming an actuary, and I am definitely more of a maths person. But I was thinking of doing law too because I'm thinking that it may make me a more desirable employee as an actuary. Considering that I mainly want to be an actuary should I just do an actuarial studies degree at uni Melb (since uni melb is more prestigious?) \. cool thanks!!!

You might want to take note of a few of these, sorry for being long-winded, just to make sure you're getting sufficient advice (I might be harsh but it's just an honest outlook as someone who has been in your shoes last year):
1) Do you think you are capable of actuarial studies AND law? Note that both are very intellectually demanding, and handling just one of them is already much harder than VCE. People do it, and those who do well are VERY rare. If doing both (which are very competitive even in Monash) kills your WAM you are better off doing one since it scares away employers. Only do it if you are really that capable.
2) The normal pathway to being an actuary takes 4 years, 3 years of commerce and an honours year in Monash and Melbourne. In Monash you are expected to do 17 units (14 in undergrad and 3 in honours) for your actuarial degree to get the professional recognition as an actuary. Just by looking at the Law and Commerce progression map for Monash I don't think you can fit all of them within your course, which makes the degree far less feasible, so yeah. I don't recommend it.
Now for the actuarial part:
3) Both the legal and actuarial field are getting more and more saturated (in Australia at least) with universities opening their doors to more graduates. If you want to do actuarial studies because of the appealing salary you have to really think twice about this. In both Monash and Melbourne doing actuarial will severely restrict your ability to do units other than your domain of expertise (though the former is much more flexible with their double degree options). Sure, Melbourne might be more prestigious with all the industrial connections and stuff, but with the current oversupply it wouldn't be much of a benefit I suppose. It's definitely not BLEAK though, but you have a higher chance of entering a job that does close to NOTHING related to your degree.
4) Are you, by any chance, interested in business and economics as well? I hope you've done your research on this. Many new students in actuarial studies think they would excel or at least like the course because of their mathematical ability, and drop out once they realise what actuarial science is all about. Actuarial studies is in essence still a business discipline than a maths one, and not the other way around. If you are passionate in maths you can consider a BSc in UniMelb with a mathematics and statistics major, or maybe something related to financial/insurance mathematics, which saves you from the headache of many commerce units that you might not like.

If you still think you want to be an actuary, and are capable of both these degrees then by all means go for it, but mind you, the benefit of getting both degrees might be underwhelming, and you might waste large aspects of your social life and mental health in it, so I'd suggest you to do one. Just message me if you have any questions! I'm more than happy to guide you.

- Student doing three majors at Monash (including actuarial studies)

[Sine]

Hello Monash,
Is it possible to study Bachelor of biomedical sciences in La Trobe university for example and then study medicine post graduate in Monash after completing GAMSAT? and if so does this system work for other universities too? or should I get a bachelor of biomedical science from the university itself like Monash to get into the medicine course in that university?

I'm aware of the direct entry program but that is not what I'm planning to do so please don't mention it.

Thank you.

Nah, monash doesn't use gamsat and doesn't take students from other unis.

This pathway works for other uni's such as Melb, Deakin, Queensland etc

[fbpizza]

Hi to anyone checking this thread! 

I have applied via VTAC to attend Monash next year (in year 12 atm), and wish to live on-campus. 
The first round offers for living on campus are released on the 21st of November; prior to the receipt of an ATAR. 
As I am not 100% certain I will achieve the required mark to get into my course, should I still apply for a first round residential offer? If I receive one will I be required to accept before receiving my ATAR, and if so, what happens if I do not get into the course?

[Bri MT]

Hi to anyone checking this thread! 

I have applied via VTAC to attend Monash next year (in year 12 atm), and wish to live on-campus. 
The first round offers for living on campus are released on the 21st of November; prior to the receipt of an ATAR. 
As I am not 100% certain I will achieve the required mark to get into my course, should I still apply for a first round residential offer? If I receive one will I be required to accept before receiving my ATAR, and if so, what happens if I do not get into the course?

Yes, you should apply for a first round residential offer. You will not be required to accept before knowing whether you got into your course

[K888]

Hi to anyone checking this thread! 

I have applied via VTAC to attend Monash next year (in year 12 atm), and wish to live on-campus. 
The first round offers for living on campus are released on the 21st of November; prior to the receipt of an ATAR. 
As I am not 100% certain I will achieve the required mark to get into my course, should I still apply for a first round residential offer? If I receive one will I be required to accept before receiving my ATAR, and if so, what happens if I do not get into the course?

Hi there - I had this problem as well when I applied to live on campus! From memory, I accepted my offer. If you don't get an offer for the course, then no stress - they'll just offer your place on res to someone else. From memory you have until after offers are sent out to pay the rental deposit needed to secure your place.

Just send an email to the MRS (monash residential services) people and let them know what's up. They're really helpful

[AngelWings]

hey! just a question about monash guarantee
so if you are eligible for it, will you recieve a general monash guarantee offer before atars come out?
as in, is the monash guarantee only applicable for one course, or is it just a general offer, and can be applied for any course?
only asking because i am thinking of adding a new course onto my preferences when the atars come out, and was wondering if monash guarantee could be used for that.
sorry if i sound confusing lol

thanks in advance

It's a general thing AFAIK, so as long as you're eligible, you should receive an email saying whether that's been accepted/rejected before ATAR release (usually comes in Nov/ Dec sometime) and this will apply to most courses. Even after ATARs are released, it should technically be considered as far as I'm aware.   

[...HeLloWoRlD...]

Hi Monash,
I'm having a bit of trouble deciding which degree will provide me the best pathway to med but if that doesn't work out, which one will provide me the best employment outcome.
a) I really want to do biomed/law because I want to see if I'm interested in law but everyone I've talked to has been against this option (1. course is 5 years, 2. law is "too much", 3. weird combo to score high enough in)
b) biomed
c) science
d) Melb Biomed (but I'm a bit hesitant in picking this because of the super competitive environment)

My goal is to keep my WAM high enough so I do the UCAT and transfer to Med in interstate unis.

Also is the biomed discovery scholarship offered to biomed/law students because the requirements say 98 atar which is the cutoff for biomed/law?
Thank you in advance!

[AngelWings]

Again, I don't guarantee 100% accuracy with these answers. Please check with the uni directly.

For Helloworld

a) I really want to do biomed/law because I want to see if I'm interested in law but everyone I've talked to has been against this option (1. course is 5 years, 2. law is "too much", 3. weird combo to score high enough in)

1. Course time shouldn't be a limiting factor if you're truly passionate about doing the course. 
2. This can be dependent on the person, because everyone has different strengths and weaknesses.   

I'm having a bit of trouble deciding which degree will provide me the best pathway to med but if that doesn't work out, which one will provide me the best employment outcome.
a) I really want to do biomed/law because I want to see if I'm interested in law but everyone I've talked to has been against this option (1. course is 5 years, 2. law is "too much", 3. weird combo to score high enough in)
b) biomed
c) science
d) Melb Biomed (but I'm a bit hesitant in picking this because of the super competitive environment)

Studying Melb Biomed would exclude you from Monash's postgrad med course, as Monash postgrad med only takes Monash undergrad students. I don't know whether the 'super competitive environment' point in (d) is true, so I won't speak about that. As for employment opportunities, depending on your personal preferences and what you wind up studying (majors, minors, experience, etc.), all of these degrees offer some good employment opportunities. 

My goal is to keep my WAM high enough so I do the UCAT and transfer to Med in interstate unis.

It seems less common to see this than see people try for postgrad med using the GAMSAT and weighted undergrad grades on AN. I don't know much about this though.

Also is the biomed discovery scholarship offered to biomed/law students because the requirements say 98 atar which is the cutoff for biomed/law?

Upon my 2 minutes of research, I found this site about the Biomed Discovery Scholarship. If this is right, you'll only be able to get the Biomed Discovery Scholarship if you're enrolled/ intent on enrolling in the specific BBiomed Sci (Scholar Program) course and satisfy all the other requirements, which means you probably have to put this course as Preference #1 in your VTAC application (please check directly with the uni). It's less likely that you'll get one if you're doing a BBiomed/Law. I'd check if this completely excludes you though.

[Sine]

Hi Monash,
I'm having a bit of trouble deciding which degree will provide me the best pathway to med but if that doesn't work out, which one will provide me the best employment outcome.
a) I really want to do biomed/law because I want to see if I'm interested in law but everyone I've talked to has been against this option (1. course is 5 years, 2. law is "too much", 3. weird combo to score high enough in)
b) biomed
c) science
d) Melb Biomed (but I'm a bit hesitant in picking this because of the super competitive environment)

My goal is to keep my WAM high enough so I do the UCAT and transfer to Med in interstate unis.

Also is the biomed discovery scholarship offered to biomed/law students because the requirements say 98 atar which is the cutoff for biomed/law?
Thank you in advance!

If you are think/know that UoM biomed is "supercompetitive" the same would apply to monash biomed since the cohorts are quite similar

Also AngelWings is correct in saying that the Biomedicine discovery scholarship is only for students doing the biomed scholars program (the ATAR needed for that is usually 99+ but was mid/high 98s last year). In addition to the atar requirement you also need 40+ study score in chemistry and a 40+ study score in  methods or specialist SEE FOLLOWING POSTS

[Bri MT]

(the ATAR needed for that is usually 99+ but was mid/high 98s last year). In addition to the atar requirement you also need 40+ study score in chemistry and a 40+ study score in  methods or specialist

That's weird.. I remember being offered that scholarship from Monash (I had biomed partway down my preference list) and my methods score was under 40. I think that requirement must've changed.

[Sine]

That's weird.. I remember being offered that scholarship from Monash (I had biomed partway down my preference list) and my methods score was under 40. I think that requirement must've changed.

Just double checked and yes it has changed. I think the rule stood last year but possibly they also allowed a 40+ in physics in place of methods/spec. I didn't do physics so didn't really pay attention to that requirement.

This is what is now required

Compulsory: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in Chemistry; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics.

But there is still a difference (10 SS points) between this and the normal course

[lorennnz]

Hey everyone! I am applying for a Bachelor of Engineering to begin next year. In the ‘Enrolled ATAR Distribution 2017’ document thing on the website, it shows the atar information relating and number of people admitted to each course. I noticed it had a Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering course (double degree both in engineering?!). Is this possible? I don’t think it’s on 2018’s report but it’s definitely in 2017’s and I’m really interested in it.

Thank you!