Science

[Scrono13]

Hi all,
If I studied a bachelor of Science at UoM, once it has been completed, what do I need to do to then gain extra qualifications in engineering, or perhaps dentistry, for example. I'm choosing science because tbh I don't know what I want to do, so at the end I will probably study some more and choose a specialisation. So, in short, what do you need to do at the end?

[brightsky]

Masters?

[Scrono13]

Masters?

Yeah, sorry.

[Scrono13]

Sorry, I really don't know how any of it works!

[brightsky]

No worries! A Bachelor of Science typically lasts for three years (unless you choose to study part-time or need to extend your degree due to a Concurrent Diploma). After you complete your Bachelor's degree, you have the option to apply for a Master's degree. The length of your Master's degree will vary depending on what your Master's degree is in. As far as I'm aware, a Master of Engineering lasts for two years, if you study the degree full-time, whereas a Doctor of Dental Surgery (which, despite the name, is a Master's degree) lasts for four.

[silverpixeli]

For engineering the way you get your qualification through Melbourne is to do a Bachelor of Science (3 years) with a major in an Engineering Systems Discipline (whichever field takes your interest) and then you'd do an appropriate Master of Engineering (2 years) from there to be qualified.

For dentistry, I had a quick look, it looks like you can do a bachelor of science (3 years) with Anatomy, Physiology and Biochem electives, and possibly a specific major, and then enter a (4 year) Doctor of Dental Surgery.

[Scrono13]

But you don't just enter, do you? Given you pass the science degree, are you required to pass with a certain GPA to ensure entry to the master? Or is there a specific entrance exam?

[Mieow]

But you don't just enter, do you? Given you pass the science degree, are you required to pass with a certain GPA to ensure entry to the master? Or is there a specific entrance exam?

Pretty sure you need at least an average of 65% on top of pre-req subjects (if you haven't already done them within your major/degree)

[jeppikah]

For the Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne, entry into the course is highly competitive and is based upon your weighted GPA and your GAMSAT score, which is a separate test that you must complete outside of uni. They take around 90 students each year, including about half international students. Graduate dentistry at other universities such as the University of Sydney and University of Western Australia also takes an interview into account.

[notveryasian]

Pretty sure you need at least an average of 65% on top of pre-req subjects (if you haven't already done them within your major/degree)

The weighted average of 65% in your undergraduate is one of the entry requirements for the Master of Engineering. Of course you would want to aim higher to ensure you have good opportunities after graduation and also give yourself a bit of leeway when you get into the harder subjects of your undergraduate degree.