Ask The University of Melbourne

[Gutthi]

Thankyou

[myanacondadont]

I'm doing BCom and I'm interested in pursuing some sort of science/maths as my breadth. Where should I find which subjects I should look at? Also I saw that you can pursue a diploma in Mathematical science (or something like that) alongside your degree, is it worth it?

[notveryasian]

I'm doing BCom and I'm interested in pursuing some sort of science/maths as my breadth. Where should I find which subjects I should look at? Also I saw that you can pursue a diploma in Mathematical science (or something like that) alongside your degree, is it worth it?

If you're interested in Maths consider undertaking the "mathematics pathway" to fulfil the quantitative components of the BCom(more info here: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2015/B-COM)

Some common science subjects in 1st year are
BIOL10004 and BIOL10005 if you like biology
CHEM10003 and CHEM10004 if you like chemistry (CHEM10007 first if you haven't done VCE chemistry)
there's also 1st year subjects in phyiscs, computing, engineering...etc

You can find all the information on subjects in the university handbook https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au

[myanacondadont]

If you're interested in Maths consider undertaking the "mathematics pathway" to fulfil the quantitative components of the BCom(more info here: https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2015/B-COM)

Some common science subjects in 1st year are
BIOL10004 and BIOL10005 if you like biology
CHEM10003 and CHEM10004 if you like chemistry (CHEM10007 first if you haven't done VCE chemistry)
there's also 1st year subjects in phyiscs, computing, engineering...etc

You can find all the information on subjects in the university handbook https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au

Did you do the mathematics path? I'm just interested in how intense it is. I didn't do specialist and feel like I'd be left behind despite having to do Calculus 1. Not sure how much is involved tbh, and whether I will enjoy THAT much maths considering I'd have to do Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra in second semester which to me seems like alot.

[Stevensmay]

Ive been offered a scholarship by Melbourne Uni, but when I went onto my account and clicked on "View My Scholarships", there was none there. Can anyone please help?

You're best off calling 13melb.

[infecthead]

Is it okay to do a level 3 breadth in my first year? I was thinking of doing UNIB30005 - Living Longer: A Global Diagnosis in semester 2 and I was wondering if it would be too difficult for a first year or something.

[Stevensmay]

Is it okay to do a level 3 breadth in my first year? I was thinking of doing UNIB30005 - Living Longer: A Global Diagnosis in semester 2 and I was wondering if it would be too difficult for a first year or something.

There is a policy in place that you need to complete 50 points of study at one level before attempting a subject in the next. I don't think this policy is heavily enforced but I feel that your student centre would recommend against it as level three subjects are generally regarded as being harder than level 1, which might cause academic performance issues.

What you can do is email the subject coordinator as they will know best about the level of difficulty and will be able to give a better estimate of how you will go. Once you've done this speak to your student centre, mention you've emailed the coordinator and ask them if you can enroll.

[sjayne]

What exactly happens at academic advice day? I understand that there our information sessions about courses but what happens in the enrolment sessions?

[VHKprimus]

What exactly happens at academic advice day? I understand that there our information sessions about courses but what happens in the enrolment sessions?

If you are talking about the enrollment session that was in the email, they are the Science overview information session. You are given that time because of your last name. I don't know why they called it an enrollment session

[ealam2]

If you are talking about the enrollment session that was in the email, they are the Science overview information session. You are given that time because of your last name. I don't know why they called it an enrollment session

So basically nothing official happens tomorrow and all enrolment is done online. It's all just information sessions and giving advice, yes?

[Stevensmay]

So basically nothing official happens tomorrow and all enrolment is done online. It's all just information sessions and giving advice, yes?

That's correct. I can't remember whether you can get your student card tomorrow, however that require you to have enrolled in at least one subject.

[Jawnle]

Choosing subjects for Commerce at the moment.

Right now I've got
General - Commerce Level 1 Core
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics
Quantitative Methods 1

These add up to 37.5 credit points. I need a total of 100 right? How can I select subjects for what I want to major in (finance) and how many electives can I choose?

[Stevensmay]

Choosing subjects for Commerce at the moment.

Right now I've got
General - Commerce Level 1 Core
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Microeconomics
Quantitative Methods 1

These add up to 37.5 credit points. I need a total of 100 right? How can I select subjects for what I want to major in (finance) and how many electives can I choose?

There should be a few different categories that all realistically do the same thing, so if a subject fits just leave it. I'm BSci but the concept is the same just different naming, so I have Science Level 1, Science Level 2, Science Level 3 and also Science Level 1, 2 & 3. Just fill these up with the appropriate subjects.

There should also be a category called Commerce Major, just pick your major there although it's not necessary yet. If the above doesn't match do you mind putting up screenshots of your study plan?

[Jawnle]

There should be a few different categories that all realistically do the same thing, so if a subject fits just leave it. I'm BSci but the concept is the same just different naming, so I have Science Level 1, Science Level 2, Science Level 3 and also Science Level 1, 2 & 3. Just fill these up with the appropriate subjects.

There should also be a category called Commerce Major, just pick your major there although it's not necessary yet. If the above doesn't match do you mind putting up screenshots of your study plan?

What exactly is level 1, 2 and 3? Is that the year or...?

[Stevensmay]

What exactly is level 1, 2 and 3? Is that the year or...?

Refers to the very first digit in the subject name, so ECON10004 is level 1, ENGR20004 is level 2. They are generally first year, second year etc.