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[unimelb]

Hey Melb Uni,
I was just wondering what would i be able to work as after i finish post graduate medicine course (keep in mind i would've already finished bio med)? Also, what additional courses do i need to take to become a surgeon or a general practitioner?

Hi Teba,

There is a flyer here with plenty of information about this. Hope that helps!

[kimmytaaa]

Hi I was interested in getting into nutritionist and pharmacist? what is the minimum atar I need to get for the courses? Also is there a double degree that is offer and closely related to both careers?

[Kalopsic]

Hi I was interested in getting into nutritionist and pharmacist? what is the minimum atar I need to get for the courses? Also is there a double degree that is offer and closely related to both careers?

To get into nutritionist and pharmacist, you would have to get into Bachelor of Science, which has a minimum of 85 ATAR, then specialise postgrad. Unfortunately UoM does not offer double degrees.

[Edward Elric]

Can we still change subjects for forst year, or is it too late?

[cameronp]

Hi I was interested in getting into nutritionist and pharmacist? what is the minimum atar I need to get for the courses? Also is there a double degree that is offer and closely related to both careers?

There are no particular qualifications or accreditation requirements in order to call yourself a "nutritionist" in Australia. If you want to become a dietitian, you need to do a science degree followed by a postgraduate course (usually a Masters degree) accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia. That's the qualification that you need to do work involving nutrition in the medical sector. (My sister is a dietitian working in a hospital, apparently the difference between dietitian and nutritionist is a big deal!)

[Kalopsic]

Can we still change subjects for forst year, or is it too late?

You can still change subjects for both semesters up until the census date. You can also change your semester 2 subjects before semester 2 starts up until the census date. As for what date, I'm not sure

[Kalopsic]

There are no particular qualifications or accreditation requirements in order to call yourself a "nutritionist" in Australia. If you want to become a dietitian, you need to do a science degree followed by a postgraduate course (usually a Masters degree) accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia. That's the qualification that you need to do work involving nutrition in the medical sector. (My sister is a dietitian working in a hospital, apparently the difference between dietitian and nutritionist is a big deal!)

I always thought they were the same thing to be honest but then again I've never really thought through the differences. Time to get into research mode!

[infecthead]

So the lectures for COMP10001 have been moved around (there's only one option for each lecture) and now lecture 2 is on a wednesday whilst lecture 1 is on a thursday. They aren't a streamed class, but is this something that's ok?

[Stevensmay]

So the lectures for COMP10001 have been moved around (there's only one option for each lecture) and now lecture 2 is on a wednesday whilst lecture 1 is on a thursday. They aren't a streamed class, but is this something that's ok?

That sounds pretty weird. At this point I wouldn't worry about it given each lecture only runs once, so (Is it Tim again?) will simply present what he needs to when appropriate.

[Kalopsic]

I was wondering what winter recess was. Is that our semester break?
Also does anyone know how many days there are in semester one including the examination days?

[Stevensmay]

I was wondering what winter recess was. Is that our semester break?
Also does anyone know how many days there are in semester one including the examination days?

Kind of. http://i.imgur.com/lcDdG1N.png Winter recess starts when Semester 1 teaching finishes and ends when Semester 2 teaching starts. However throughout this time you'll have 1 week of SWOTVAC (exam prep) and then a three week period in which your exams are held. The minimum break people normally get is 4 weeks, with the maximum normally around 6-7 for those who finish exams in the first week, or simply don't have any.

By days do you mean the entirety of the period? Or excluding public holidays, days off etc.

[Jawnle]

How do I register for a student I.D card? Forgot the process. Any links?

[AbominableMowman]

How do I register for a student I.D card? Forgot the process. Any links?

Log into this with your melbourne uni username and password and upload a photo as per the specifications.
Then go to G10 (Moot court) on campus before 27 February to collect it or to the Student centre after 2 march.
If you go to G10 they can also take a photo for you there if you don't want the photo you uploaded.

[Jawnle]

Log into this with your melbourne uni username and password and upload a photo as per the specifications.
Then go to G10 (Moot court) on campus before 27 February to collect it or to the Student centre after 2 march.
If you go to G10 they can also take a photo for you there if you don't want the photo you uploaded.

Thanks for that! I don't think you attached the link properly, can you do it again?

[AbominableMowman]

Thanks for that! I don't think you attached the link properly, can you do it again?

Ah Sorry
https://www.idmobile.com.au/CaptureME?siteCode=103