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[unimelb]

Hi, I'm looking to study a concurrent Diploma in Music (Practical) as a vocalist, alongside a Bachelor of Arts. Given it's a practical course, what level of theory knowledge is expected for admission? I'm aware there is an audition but I wasn't sure of the theory requirement.

There's no formal theory requirement for this diploma. You can get some detailed information on what's expected here, and the only requirement is a successful audition. The diploma covers basic historical and theoretical knowledge through elective subjects.

[Cheesecakelover]

Hey UoM
Is there any way to find out if i am successful Melbourne Access applicant? I got an atar of 89 (to get into commerce) and i've applied under disadvantaged financial background with supporting documentation.

[Jaysit97]

Hey Melbourne Uni, just another quick question: If I was able to transfer from Arts to Commerce after a semester/year, would I be doing first year commerce or second year commerce? (assuming I chose to major in economics for Arts)
Thanks!

[cosine]

Hey Melbourne Uni, just another quick question: If I was able to transfer from Arts to Commerce after a semester/year, would I be doing first year commerce or second year commerce? (assuming I chose to major in economics for Arts)
Thanks!

When will i receive the email whether i get accepted into UMEP ? Thanks

[uoiea]

Can I be guaranteed SEAS/Access Melbourne (financial disadv.) if I have family tax benefit A + youth allowance? I am trying for the midyear entry since I'll definitely miss start-of-year entry. I got an ATAR of above 78, so would this be a guaranteed entry midyear into Science if I am given Access Melbourne?

I also got in touch with a general inquiry as you said, and I received what seemed to be an automated reply, but one thing that caught my eye was

"Have not been awarded results in a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia (this does not apply to applicants for the mature-age consideration category and does not include single, bridging schemes or extension studies undertaken as part of Year 12)."

So I have a higher chance getting in if I do nothing between now and midyear entry date?

[yazza]

hey unimelb, i know i posted something similar to this a few days ago, i was wondering if its possible to do commerce and still keep post grad health courses open like medicine, physio, dentistry or if there is another pathway that will allow me to do both commerce and leave post grad health courses free? thanks

[notveryasian]

hey unimelb, i know i posted something similar to this a few days ago, i was wondering if its possible to do commerce and still keep post grad health courses open like medicine, physio, dentistry or if there is another pathway that will allow me to do both commerce and leave post grad health courses free? thanks

Hey, just in case someone at unimelb doesn't answer I'll chip in here since I was discussing this with some friends earlier this year. The prerequisites for medicine, physio and dentistry are listed here http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/prerequisites. So under normal circumstances, you would need to complete the 3 listed 2nd year science subjects to satisfy the prerequisites for medicine and dentistry(ANAT20006, PHYS20008, BCMB20002). These 3 subjects have prerequisites of 4 first year science subjects, which you would not be able to do as they must be taken as breadth in the Bachelor of Commerce, and the BCom only allows you to do 3 first year breadth subjects.

For physiotherapy at unimelb, you only need the 2 subjects ANAT20006 and PHYS20008 as prerequisites, and together they only have 2 prerequisites(+1 quantitative science subject as listed for PHYS20008(https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/current/phys20008), totalling 3 first year breadth subjects under the BCom which is allowed.

So in short, under normal circumstances you would be able to keep Physiotherapy at Melbourne open with careful subject planning doing a BCom, whilst you can't keep Med or Dentistry open. Not too sure about alternative pathways but they may exist.

[Tomas Sadauskas]

Hi Melbourne uni,
I graduated this year with 98.8 and aiming to get into Biomedical science, if not science.
Re- Enrolment
I am wondering which dates in mid January I need to be in Melbourne (in person) for enrolment after vtac offers round 1 come out?   (Need to know to plan holidays - a week around 14-22 jan)
Also, I should attend the Academic advice day on the 24th jan?

[unimelb]

Hi All,

I am Matt from Office of Admissions.

Hey UoM
Is there any way to find out if i am successful Melbourne Access applicant? I got an atar of 89 (to get into commerce) and i've applied under disadvantaged financial background with supporting documentation.

Hi Cheesecakelover,

If you can send me your VTAC ID, date of birth and full name, I will review your application and let you know if you will be guaranteed a place with Access Melbourne. You can email me at [email protected]

Hey Melbourne Uni, just another quick question: If I was able to transfer from Arts to Commerce after a semester/year, would I be doing first year commerce or second year commerce? (assuming I chose to major in economics for Arts)
Thanks!

Hi Jaysit97,

As the economics major for first year only requires that you complete two subjects (Introduction to Micro/Macroeconomics), if you transferred to Commerce in year 2 you would continue studying second year economics subjects. Please note however that there are core commerce subjects you need to complete so you might study some other first year subjects within your second year.

When will i receive the email whether i get accepted into UMEP ? Thanks

Hi sir.jonse,

I spoke to the coordinator and they will be sent out Wednesday January 14.

Can I be guaranteed SEAS/Access Melbourne (financial disadv.) if I have family tax benefit A + youth allowance? I am trying for the midyear entry since I'll definitely miss start-of-year entry. I got an ATAR of above 78, so would this be a guaranteed entry midyear into Science if I am given Access Melbourne?

I also got in touch with a general inquiry as you said, and I received what seemed to be an automated reply, but one thing that caught my eye was

"Have not been awarded results in a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia (this does not apply to applicants for the mature-age consideration category and does not include single, bridging schemes or extension studies undertaken as part of Year 12)."

So I have a higher chance getting in if I do nothing between now and midyear entry date?

Hi uoiea,

If you send me your VTAC ID, full name and date of birth, I will be able to review your application for you. My contact email is [email protected]. Without your specific details, I can only reply with a general response.

If you meet the course prerequisites, submit a successful SEAS/Access Melbourne application in the disadvantaged financial background or rural/isolated areas and have the relevant ATAR score, then you will be guaranteed a place. You can clarify this at http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/access_melbourne_and_equity_programs/access-melbourne/guaranteed-entry-for-access-melbourne-applicants

The line you mentioned is a hard and fast rule. If you have received tertiary results (apart from programs such as extension studies) then you will not be considered for Access Melbourne and therefore will no longer be guaranteed a place if you applied in mid year. You can clarify this on our website at http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/access_melbourne_and_equity_programs/access-melbourne/eligibility-criteria

hey unimelb, i know i posted something similar to this a few days ago, i was wondering if its possible to do commerce and still keep post grad health courses open like medicine, physio, dentistry or if there is another pathway that will allow me to do both commerce and leave post grad health courses free? thanks

Hi yazza,

This one is kind of tricky. Notveryasian has some good suggestions as I am pretty sure to complete all of the subject prerequisites it will not fit into a commerce degree. Consequently, a way around might be to complete a CAP subject or two (Community Access Program, full fee single subjects). However, I think your best option is to contact the Student Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences directly on +61 3 8344 5890 or email them at [email protected]. There website is also at http://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/contact

Hi Melbourne uni,
I graduated this year with 98.8 and aiming to get into Biomedical science, if not science.
Re- Enrolment
I am wondering which dates in mid January I need to be in Melbourne (in person) for enrolment after vtac offers round 1 come out?   (Need to know to plan holidays - a week around 14-22 jan)
Also, I should attend the Academic advice day on the 24th jan?

Hi Tomas,

You are able to accept and complete most of your enrollment online so that should not be an issue for you. However, if you happen to be unavailable during Academic Advice Day 1, you can always attend Academic Advice Day 2 on February 19. Please note this may have implications for your timetable as you should not be able to access it until you attend AAD. I would recommend contacting your faculty that you will not be able to attend AAD1.

[Mieow]

Are there any scholarships that did not require me to apply for scholarships via VTAC?
I'm so dumb for not applying earlier

[LazyZombie]

is it possible to double major in bachelors of commerce if I wish to do the pathway to post-grad engineering? (software)

[unimelb]

Hey all, Carl here.

Are there any scholarships that did not require me to apply for scholarships via VTAC?
I'm so dumb for not applying earlier

There are a few scholarships that don't require Access Melbourne. Take a look here to see if there are any that you're eligible for. Throughout your degree there are also opportunities for faculty prizes and bursaries, and scholarships available if you decide to go on exchange.

is it possible to double major in bachelors of commerce if I wish to do the pathway to post-grad engineering? (software)

That's something I'd recommend contacting the Commerce Student Centre about on Monday morning. They'll be able to give detailed course advice and have a bit more of an idea about how you can meet any prerequisites for engineering if this is possible. Sorry I'm not able to answer more specifically here, but I'd prefer to leave something like this to expert course advisers so you get the right answer the first time.

[#J.Procrastinator]

Hi unimelb,

I sent an email regarding my application for Access Melbourne and for some reason there isn't any record of my supporting documentation for the disadvantaged financial background category. My schools career councillors offered to send out all our documents along with the coversheet and scholarship application and I'm not sure why vtac and you guys haven't received it  Is there anything I can do now to get into Melbourne Uni through Access Melbourne and the guaranteed entry scores?  I'm getting a little worried now!

Thanks!

[RKTR]

when will the uni notify us if we are offered melbourne access scholarship?

[Lamajade]

Can you do a bachelor of arts with a double major AND a concurrent diploma?