Just wanted to ask if certain majors are only offered for those also completing the Bachelor of Advanced Studies as I really also want to study nanotechnology but it doesn't show up as an option on my enrolment form?
Also how many majors and minors would a student in BSc complete over the three years? And also what are elective?! I've heard so much about them. Are they same or similar to minors or ... ?
Also I really unsure of how changing majors/minors works? Is it true that whatever I select on my enrolment will have to be what I study for the next three years? If no, then what late can you change your units?
Thanks once again
Hey, again!
I just had a look at the nanotechnology program and it's got some information here on
core units and whatnot. From what I believe, it's under advanced coursework which means it can only be taken if you've got the Bachelor of Advanced Studies doubled with BSc.
When it comes to majors, you should be sticking with them throughout the degree (so one major and perhaps one minor). For those who are doing majors and might be open to taking electives, from my understanding you can take pretty much any subject in that degree (so if you're majoring in Nutrition Science for example, you could take units that aren't in the typical enrolment pattern). Those electives could also ultimately constitute towards you qualifying for a minor if you plan it out.
If you decide to change your major or minor, those units you did will be transferrable if they're needed in your new major. Otherwise, you'll have to go back to the start. It's never too late to change your mind so just see how you go and you'll figure out over time whether something is right for you or not!
Also what is level 1000, 2000 and 3000? I'm making an educated guess that they refers to units in the first, second and third years of study respectively ... but not sure
I'm also struggling a lot to find the core/compulsory units of study for BSc
And you've nailed this on the head! You can read further into the level descriptions
here but to sum it up, 1000 is for first year (foundational and introductory outcomes), 2000 is second year (builds from those ouctomes), 3000 is third year and so forth. It's designed this way so that your learning is developmental and that you can progress into the more advanced content later on in the degree
As for the core/compulsory units of study for BSc, you can see this sample enrolment pattern
here to assist you! Try inputting some of the subjects using the unit descriptions and table I hyperlinked in my previous post to see if you can create a rough design of your degree. If you're still struggling, definitely contact someone from the university for further help! Hope this helps in any way and let me know if you have any further questions!
Angelina