Ask The University of Melbourne

[Dkdkdk]

Has anybody had the problem of an 'empty study plan' where the study plan only shows information about your course and nothing else ? Why does this happen and how do i fix it ??

[peepala]

If I want to do the doctor of veterinary medicine at Melbourne, should I do an undergraduate of science or biomedicine? Which will set me up better for the post graduate?

[~V]

If I want to do the doctor of veterinary medicine at Melbourne, should I do an undergraduate of science or biomedicine? Which will set me up better for the post graduate?

You'd be better off doing science even if you do have the ATAR to do biomed. Biomed has more of a focus on humans and in the science degree, you can choose the Animal health and disease major which is, according to their website, a pathway for students in careers in veterinary medicine.
http://www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au/animal-health-disease
Checkout the majors for biomed and science, you'll see what i mean when one's focused on humans.

[Rod]

Hey!

Is there a way to check the clearly in ATARs for yeaars other than 2013?? I've been searching on the internet without any success.

Thankss!!

[sjayne]

I want to do either psychology(neuropsychology) or linguistics but for some reason I can't do both in science or arts. Neuroscience is only available through science and linguistics through arts

Is it better to do;
Science-major in neuroscience and do linguistics as breadth
Arts- major in psych and linguistics

[unimelb]

Morning all, Carl here. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

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!

Normally I'd suggest you message me with more details so I can look into it, but given Change of Preference closes in a few hours I'd suggest calling or chatting online with the guys at 13 MELB so that they can look up any relevant details and advise based on your specific situation.

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

Typically 2-3 weeks after offers come out, so mid to late January.

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

I'll double check with the Arts Student Centre and get back to you on that one ASAP. Double majors are definitely possible, but I'll need to confirm whether there'd be room for a concurrent diploma as well.

Has anybody had the problem of an 'empty study plan' where the study plan only shows information about your course and nothing else ? Why does this happen and how do i fix it ??

If you're fully enrolled, it usually indicates that the study plan needs to be expanded. You'll need to get in touch with your faculty and they'll sort this out for you. If you're not sure how, 13 MELB can put you in touch.

If I want to do the doctor of veterinary medicine at Melbourne, should I do an undergraduate of science or biomedicine? Which will set me up better for the post graduate?

Both are possible, although as ~V points out the Bachelor of Science definitely gives more scope to explore animal science. There's also the possibility of an accelerated 3-year program for Bachelor of Science students instead of the standard four years required for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Is there a way to check the clearly in ATARs for yeaars other than 2013?? I've been searching on the internet without any success.

You should be able to get most of that info on VTAC's Reports and Statistics page.

I want to do either psychology(neuropsychology) or linguistics but for some reason I can't do both in science or arts. Neuroscience is only available through science and linguistics through arts
Is it better to do;
Science-major in neuroscience and do linguistics as breadth
Arts- major in psych and linguistics

Yours I'll also need to follow up with Arts/Science, but the options for a psychology major are pretty much the same in either degree, including the option to study neuroscience. You can check out the psychology major structure here. I've just sent off this question to both faculties to see which they recommend as the better option though.

[unimelb]

A quick update for the two questions I'd referred to faculties.

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

I've just spoken to the Arts Student Centre. You can definitely do a double major and a concurrent diploma.

I want to do either psychology(neuropsychology) or linguistics but for some reason I can't do both in science or arts. Neuroscience is only available through science and linguistics through arts

Is it better to do;
Science-major in neuroscience and do linguistics as breadth
Arts- major in psych and linguistics

Either will be fine according the staff at Arts. Both degrees with a psychology major lead to the same fourth year options. Given that, you should base your choice on whether you feel you'd prefer the stronger focus of your degree to be on science or humanities.

[Lamajade]

In regards to the concurrent Diploma in Music audition, what is the 'western art music repertoire'? Is there a specific song list?

[nhmn0301]

Hi, I'm an international student and I just receive an offer from Unimelb today. According to the email, the Course confirmation day will be on 19th of Feb, which I, unfortunately cannot attend. Is there any possibilities where I can apply for a late confirmation day?
Thanks for the help

[unimelb]

Hi all, this'll be our last post for 2014. The University's still open until tomorrow though, so for anything urgent all our other contact details are here. You're also welcome to post non-urgent things here, and we'll answer in the new year.

In regards to the concurrent Diploma in Music audition, what is the 'western art music repertoire'? Is there a specific song list?

That'd be something to ask when you attend Academic Advice Day, but based on the application form here it appears you get to choose. I'm just basing this off the information on the form though, so absolutely double-check next year when you're planning your course.

Hi, I'm an international student and I just receive an offer from Unimelb today. According to the email, the Course confirmation day will be on 19th of Feb, which I, unfortunately cannot attend. Is there any possibilities where I can apply for a late confirmation day?
Thanks for the help

If you can't attend then you'll just need to let your faculty know. There'll be contact information on your official offer letter, or you can get in touch with 13 MELB via the link above. They'll then advise on any steps you need to take or alternative arrangements you need to make, as well as other options for the international student orientation.

Thanks to all of you for a great year, and hopefully you've found it useful having us here. We'll see you all in 2015, have a great Christmas and New Year break!

- Carl

[mikehepro]

Hi there.
Pretty sure there is a Science student society at UOM, but I can't seem to access the webpage since the site is down. Where can I find more information about it?
Thanks

[YellowTongue]

Can you do a double major within the bachelor of music (e.g. major in performance and composition)?

[Special At Specialist]

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?

Yes. As long as you do not attend another tertiary institution, you will be guaranteed entry into BSci at UoM with a 78 ATAR and proof of financial disadvantage.

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?

YES. Infact, that was the exact reason why my offer for BCom at UoM got withdrawn. I was given an offer based on the fact that I had an 88.50 ATAR with Access Melbourne for being on Centrelink, but once I revealed the fact that I spent a semester at RMIT, they basically kicked me out of the university.

You cannot be eligible for Access Melbourne if you have attended another tertiary institution.

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.

If your application is successful (which it will be if you've supplied your Centrelink reference number), then yes, you will be guaranteed entry.

[M-D]

Could you please clarify what is the difference between the WAM (weighted average mean) which the uni now calculates for students and the GPA (grade point average).

Thanks

[myanacondadont]

Hi, would you be able to clarify how transfers work within UoM?

If I say, got into BSci and wanted to transfer to BCom, I complete a year in BSci correct? Then depending on my grades I'll be able to transfer to BCom where I'll enter (confused about this) my first or second year in BCom? I'm not too sure how it all works, so if you would be able to clarify it that'd be great

Thanks!