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[Stevensmay]

Hmm I'm not sure how to take a picture of what it's trying to force me to do but essentially: When I try to select more commerce electives as subjects there is no more allocated credit points and therefore won't let me select them. Instead I've got 12.5 free credit points in the breadth section:

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It's weird to explain haha, it just won't let me select anymore commerce electives because I don't have any spare credit points allocated to spend in that area apparently.

Try and see if you can slot the subjects in under a different heading, their location on your study plan doesn't really matter.
If not, any chance you can private message me your student number?

[unimelb]

Hi everyone,

Thank you again for all your questions!

We're trying our best to keep up, but remember you can always call, email or live chat with us via 13MELB if you have a question about your specific situation. We are available 9am-5pm on the phone and 10am-7pm on live chat, and can give you advice about your course plan from faculty specialists if needed.

We have some responses to earlier questions from the Faculty of Science:

Hey guys

Should you study ahead for university subjects? I want to do really well in chem and calculus 2 this year, so would it be wise studying in advance? or is it a waste of time? thanks

Hey unimelb and atar notes users

I'm doing a bachelor of Science at Melbourne Uni and wondering what subjects I should choose that would gear me towards the Gamsat for postgraduate medicine. I was thinking, my 6 science subjects would be:
chem 1
chem 2
biology of cells and organisms
genetics and the evolution of life
Physics 1
calculus 2

and quite undecided on my breath but was thinking
foundations of computing
foundations of algorithm

thoughts?

Hi Edward,

There is no harm in checking out your textbooks and readers ahead of time! Once you start formal classes your lecturers and tutors will be able to guide you in the best way to excel at your subjects.

The 6 Science Subjects you have selected (CHEM10003, CHEM10004, BIOL10004, BIOL10005, PHYC10003 and MAST10006) would definitely assist you in preparing for the GAMSAT. Further information can be found on the Graduate Medical School Admissions website.
 
Please note, COMP10001 Foundations of Computing and COMP10002 Foundations of Algorithms are considered science electives. Breadth subjects offer you the opportunity to choose subjects from outside your major study area (non-science). You can do a search specifically for your breadth options in the University Handbook here.

All the best for your studies

I had done UMEP Biology last year (only Semester 1) and I have gained credit for that. Now since I have a"free slot"for the first semester, will I be able to take an extra breadth? The reason that I ask this is because the handbook says that max 37.5 credit points for Breadth subjects may be gained at Level 1? So do you think the Uni will be lenient enough to consider this request for me or are they very strict?

"No more than 37.5 points of breadth at Level 1 may be included in the BSc"

The handbook says this.

Does this mean that we can take four breadths at Level 1, but only three of them can be Level 1 Breadths (and 1 possibly Level 2 Breadth) ?

Hi Gutthi,

Welcome to Science

The subject requirements or rules for breadth study for BSc students are that no more that 37.5 points of Breadth at Level 1 can be completed.  That is, you wont be able to take more than three breadth subjects at level 1.
 
If you have been awarded advanced standing you may like to visit us at the Science Student Centre to discuss subject selection/course planning advice - more information here.
 
You can find out more about Breadth here and do a search specifically for your breadth options here.

So what is the prereq for enrolling in Chem 1 and chem 2? Do I need a specific study score in chem to enrol in chem 1.. or is the completion of VCE chemistry 3/4 sufficient.

Thanks!

Hi J,

The prerequisite for CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 is VCE Unit 3/4 Chemistry with a score of 25 or more. Once you have successfully completed CHEM10003 Chemistry 1, you are then eligible to enrol into CHEM10004 Chemistry 2. More info here and here.

All the best

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?

Hi Spxtcs,

It sounds like you could do with some one on one advice from our Student Advisers. We recommend you either visit the Science Student Centre and speak to a staff member at the front counter or make an appointment with us. We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively you can contact us via email, chat or phone (make sure you include your student ID) if you are unable to come in before the 30 January.

If you haven’t already, check out the Academic Advice Guide for more info.
 

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!

Hi there,

We recommend you make an appointment with one of our Student Advisers to discuss your subject choice for 2015, as you want to make sure that you are completing the correct prerequisite subjects for your intended major and the Doctor of Medicine.

You can either visit the Science Student Centre and speak to a staff member at the front counter or make an appointment with us. We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively you can contact us via email, chat or phone (make sure you include your student ID) if you are unable to come in before the 30 January.

Further information on Medicine prerequisites can be found here. And if you haven’t already, check out the Academic Advice Guide for more info.

[notveryasian]

So someone raised this earlier but I just want to clarify. Is it possible to do only 1 breadth subject in year 1 (BCom)? I'm on the study planner trying to enter all my subjects but it forces me to take 2 breadth which would leave me without having done Finance 1. Someone also said that if I do accounting major pre-requisites then I don't need to complete Finance 1 to pursue a finance major? Thanks!

Yes, you don't need to do Finance 1 to do a finance major, you just need to do QM1(or calc 2/Lin alg etc...) and a 2nd semester 1st year Accounting subject. So just by following the Accounting major you give yourself the option of doing a Finance major as well.

You should go see the Commerce student centre if you don't want to do another breadth in 1st year, they'll be able to adjust your study planner/fix things up for you.

[Mieow]

Just to clarify: is the enrolment lapse date this friday on the 30th just for accepting your offer into your course, or does that include enrolling in all your subjects for first year as well?

[ealam2]

Just to clarify: is the enrolment lapse date this friday on the 30th just for accepting your offer into your course, or does that include enrolling in all your subjects for first year as well?

Enrolment's included.

[keep-it-classy]

Hey Guys,
I am a first year student and just got a quick question about breadth. Is it possible to change your second semester breadth if for whatever reason you wanted to undertake a different breadth (as long as you do so before the self-enrollment date)?

[Edward Elric]

Hey unimelb,

I want to do jap as a breadth, and was wondering which one I should choose, as there are so many varieties. I did 3/4 jap last year and scored a 36. What level am I roughly about, thanks.

[Stevensmay]

Hey Guys,
I am a first year student and just got a quick question about breadth. Is it possible to change your second semester breadth if for whatever reason you wanted to undertake a different breadth (as long as you do so before the self-enrollment date)?

As long as you make the change before the 'census date' then you are fine.

Hey unimelb,

I want to do jap as a breadth, and was wondering which one I should choose, as there are so many varieties. I did 3/4 jap last year and scored a 36. What level am I roughly about, thanks.

I think you sit a placement test and then they recommend you take a certain level. I'm not sure how to go about informing them of it though.

[Edward Elric]

As long as you make the change before the 'census date' then you are fine.

I think you sit a placement test and then they recommend you take a certain level. I'm not sure how to go about informing them of it though.

Thanks for that, and also I wanted to do philosophy as well, which one would be the best if I have no prior experience in the subject. I was thinking, Philosophy: The Big Questions
Philosophy: The great thinkers
or Philosophy, politics and economics.
Thanks for you help!

[#J.Procrastinator]

Hi guys,

I've chosen 6 science subjects and 2 breadth subjects for first year BSc. I've added these subjects to my Study Plan but it still says I have "100 Credit Points remaining for selection" for the Science subjects and "25 Credit Points remaining for selection" under Breadth subjects. Do I have to keep adding subjects until it reaches the correct amount of Credit points?

Also, can I leave the "Science/Breadth subjects" and "Major" section blank when I'm enrolling? Or am I required to select my major now?

Cheers!

[ChickenCh0wM1en]

Hi guys,

I've chosen 6 science subjects and 2 breadth subjects for first year BSc. I've added these subjects to my Study Plan but it still says I have "100 Credit Points remaining for selection" for the Science subjects and "25 Credit Points remaining for selection" under Breadth subjects. Do I have to keep adding subjects until it reaches the correct amount of Credit points?

Also, can I leave the "Science/Breadth subjects" and "Major" section blank when I'm enrolling? Or am I required to select my major now?

Cheers!

No, these will be subjects you will fill in for 2nd/3rd year.

Don't worry about your major for now - decide before start/during 3rd year.

[#J.Procrastinator]

No, these will be subjects you will fill in for 2nd/3rd year.

Don't worry about your major for now - decide before start/during 3rd year.

Alright thank you

[Bionic_Arm26]

Hey Guys,
Is a first year student allowed to take second year subjects? I'm thinking of taking EDUC20069 Deafness and Communication for Semester 2 but am unsure as to whether I am certified to do so. It doesn't have any prerequisite subjects either. Thanks!

[#J.Procrastinator]

I added all my subjects and clicked the enrolled button and then this comes up :
"Error

MAST10006 - Calculus 2 is an Anti-Requisite for MAST10005 - Calculus 1.
Spks Like 620121% is an Anti-Requisite for MAST10005 - Calculus 1.
Spks Like 620120% is an Anti-Requisite for MAST10005 - Calculus 1.
MAST10008 - Accelerated Mathematics 1 is an Anti-Requisite for MAST10005 - Calculus 1.
MAST10009 - Accelerated Mathematics 2 is an Anti-Requisite for MAST10005 - Calculus 1.
MAST10013 - UMEP Maths for High Achieving Students is an Anti-Requisite for MAST10005 - Calculus 1."

What am I doing wrong? :/ I didn't choose an Accelerated Mathematics or UMEP..

[Sanguinne]

When enrolling for breadths subjects for my first year, do I enter them under breadths level 1,2,3 or under breadths lvl 1,2 or breadths/selective subjects?