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[soNasty]

What are the subjects I would need to undertake if I wish to do medicine? I am enrolled in a bachelor of science at Melbourne. I didn't do physics in year 12 so I'm considering taking that up because it is assessed in the gamsat. Also, I loved methods in year 12, so I'm thinking of doing that aswell. Help please!

[notveryasian]

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?

This is the closest thing I could find that might help you enrol, but even then it's pretty sketchy. On AAD they will tell you how to use the study planner and how to enrol in subjects.

The amount of electives you can choose from is dependent on the amount of breadth subjects you wish to take in your 1st year. If you take three level 1 breadth subjects this year, you'll have (following the standard quantitative pathway in the BCom): 

100-37.5(compulsory subjects)-37.5(breadth)=25 points of electives which is 2 subjects

[Kalopsic]

What are the subjects I would need to undertake if I wish to do medicine? I am enrolled in a bachelor of science at Melbourne. I didn't do physics in year 12 so I'm considering taking that up because it is assessed in the gamsat. Also, I loved methods in year 12, so I'm thinking of doing that aswell. Help please!

As for medicine, it seems like all you need to do to meet the prerequisite are to complete these there units:
Anatomy:  ANAT20006 Principles of Human Structure
Biochemistry: BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Physiology: PHYS20008 Human Physiology

[Gutthi]

Hey Guys, I would like to add to SoNasty's question please.

Apart from the major that you find the most interesting, which one would give you an advantage, or benefit you more if you want to attempt Post-grad Medicine?

[EspoirTron]

Hey Guys, I would like to add to SoNasty's question please.

Apart from the major that you find the most interesting, which one would give you an advantage, or benefit you more if you want to attempt Post-grad Medicine?

Honestly, I can't think of a major that can give you a huge advantage when it comes to studying Medicine. Say if the Human Structure and Function major gave you more benefit for Medicine (there is nothing say that there is, but I'm speaking hypothetically). Well if you didn't enjoy it as much as say Immunology, then you may not perform as well in those HSF units, which consequently may lower your chances of entering Medicine. You're best off going for a major which you feel that you'll enjoy the most; obviously basing your decision around how you felt about preceding units. Play to your strengths.

Furthermore, when you study Medicine, it's all really a mixed bag of the majors. So either way, if you do something Health Science related, then I'm sure when you cover that topic in Medicine it'll be a bit easier to study, but again, every other student will be in this position.

Although make sure you complete the necessary pre-requisite units!.

[Shenz0r]

Agree with the above, it's better to follow your interests than to pick subjects "strategically".

No major is going to be really helpful for getting into medicine since admissions treats all applicants equally, as long as you've done the Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry pre-reqs in 2nd year you're good to apply.

As for what majors would give you an edge up when you actually study medicine, it is said they only help a little bit in first year med because they'll quickly revise it. It's pretty much the same advantage people who studied Year 12 bio get when they study first year bio...it helps but in the end it hardly makes a difference.

What are the subjects I would need to undertake if I wish to do medicine? I am enrolled in a bachelor of science at Melbourne. I didn't do physics in year 12 so I'm considering taking that up because it is assessed in the gamsat. Also, I loved methods in year 12, so I'm thinking of doing that aswell. Help please!

Did you do Specialist? If you did then you'll probably do Calculus 2 if you want to keep doing maths. If you didn't, it is said Calculus 1 covers spesh pretty well. Obviously not necessary for medicine but if you're interested you can schedule it in your study plan.

Studying physics does help for the GAMSAT but quite frankly it has a poor reputation (look a the subject reviews). And you can always self-study it. If you however work hard and persist, doing it at uni is probably the better option.

[Gutthi]

Thank you for your help

[#J.Procrastinator]

Hey guys,

For Academic Advice Day today, would it be okay if I attended another session instead of the time given to me if I'm not able to make it for my session? What exactly happens today and all the enrolments happen online, right?

Thanks!

[Stevensmay]

Hey guys,

For Academic Advice Day today, would it be okay if I attended another session instead of the time given to me if I'm not able to make it for my session? What exactly happens today and all the enrolments happen online, right?

Thanks!

Probably too late now for my reply, but it'll be fine. They split it up because the lecture theatre can only hold so many. All enrollment is done online.

[Spxtcs]

Yep you won't have to do the subject again. Enjoy your free Science elective! 

So if I did UMEP Biology last year I can only choose 2 subjects (e.g. chemistry 1) and one breadth this year instead of 3 subjects? Can I do 3 subjects and 0 breadth?

[Kalopsic]

So if I did UMEP Biology last year I can only choose 2 subjects (e.g. chemistry 1) and one breadth this year instead of 3 subjects? Can I do 3 subjects and 0 breadth?

There is really no structure as long as you meet the point requirements. You can even opt to fill your whole first semester with subjects and then make up for the breadth next semester.

Today in at AAD, they even encouraged us to stray from the sample structures and experiment. However don't forget to include your prerequisite subjects.

[Jawnle]

With the Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form, I've completed it and have gotten an email informing me that it has been approved. However on the checklist, Service and Amenities Assistance is still labelled as yellow which according to the info above the page meaning the step is optional and may be either completed or skipped.
Should I be alright or should I get it further checked out until the bar becomes green?

[Jahxbhsais]

If I was to graduate from a BSc with a chemical systems major, am I qualified to work as a petroleum engineer? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm confused atm

[little.raindrop]

for first year are we allowed to choose level 2 (or possibly higher) breadth subjects, or can it ONLY be from level 1?? 

[notveryasian]

for first year are we allowed to choose level 2 (or possibly higher) breadth subjects, or can it ONLY be from level 1?? 

You're allowed to complete level 2 or 3 subjects once you complete your first semester(50 credit points)