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Can I do masters in a different field to my bachelors?
« on: January 22, 2016, 01:39:42 pm »
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Not sure if this works, but I heard from one of my cousins studying overseas, that he majored something like electrical engineering but is now doing masters in the chemistry field.

 So my question is if I want to master in something else later down the track, do I have to study the bachelors degree for that field again, of can I 'jump' into it?      e.g. Neuroscience major to genetics master?

Does this happen in Australia unis?
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Re: Can I do masters in a different field to my bachelors?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2016, 02:13:47 pm »
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You can definitely do this. Just be wary of any prerequisites.

For example, an Arts student (at Monash) could technically do a Masters of Engineering so long as they complete Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus, along with some science units, as electives.
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2016, 02:27:18 pm »
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would I need to do honours for that though?

thanks! :)
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Re: Can I do masters in a different field to my bachelors?
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2016, 02:45:40 pm »
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Not that I know of, no. So long as you meet any prerequisites, it shouldn't be a problem :)
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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2016, 03:43:27 pm »
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Yes. As long as you fulfill the requirements. These could be some of the following:

- You have an equal or above required GPA/WAM
- You have completed the prerequisites
- Completion of admissions test (if required) such as the LSAT or GAMSAT with equal or above required score

Every uni has different requirements. Deakin BMBS requires a 6.7 GPA + 67 GAMSAT, but no prerequisites. You can do a Commerce degree, and still be eligible, as long as you have fulfilled the other requirements.
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Re: Can I do masters in a different field to my bachelors?
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2016, 05:01:43 pm »
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Quote from: Orson on January 22, 2016, 03:43:27 pm
Every uni has different requirements. Deakin BMBS requires a 6.7 GPA + 67 GAMSAT, but no prerequisites. You can do a Commerce degree, and still be eligible, as long as you have fulfilled the other requirements.
REALLY??
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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2016, 05:15:38 pm »
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Quote from: spectroscopy on January 22, 2016, 05:01:43 pm
REALLY??
NICE

Are you being sarcastic?  :o
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2016, 07:05:32 pm »
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Quote from: Orson on January 22, 2016, 05:15:38 pm
Are you being sarcastic?  :o
no LOL i was being legit
legit didnt know this, it changes everything for one of my mates who really wants to do med but cant do the pre-reqs bc of his degree
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Re: Can I do masters in a different field to my bachelors?
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2016, 07:31:22 pm »
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Quote from: spectroscopy on January 22, 2016, 07:05:32 pm
no LOL i was being legit
legit didnt know this, it changes everything for one of my mates who really wants to do med but cant do the pre-reqs bc of his degree
It's noteworthy that he'd still have to have sit the GAMSAT, which assumes a fair bit of scientific knowledge that he wouldn't get through a typical commerce degree.
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2016, 08:02:54 pm »
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Quote from: spectroscopy on January 22, 2016, 07:05:32 pm
no LOL i was being legit
legit didnt know this, it changes everything for one of my mates who really wants to do med but cant do the pre-reqs bc of his degree

Super happy to help! I was in the same situation, and I was so happy when I found this. My friend said he wanted to do 'Bachelor of Doctor' as a joke, and I googled it, and this came up. It's commencing this year which is pretty neat.

Quote from: Alter on January 22, 2016, 07:31:22 pm
It's noteworthy that he'd still have to have sit the GAMSAT, which assumes a fair bit of scientific knowledge that he wouldn't get through a typical commerce degree.

Yeah. I have to learn both Chem and Bio on my own. But its cool that I can watch monash lectures from unrelated subjects, all I need to do is get the homework and other sheets from someone. My brother is doing Chem I and Chem II next year, so that's great. I just need to find someone for Bio.
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Re: Can I do masters in a different field to my bachelors?
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2016, 08:21:40 pm »
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Orson I think Ill be doing bio next year so I might be able to help you out there ;)
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2016, 09:58:22 pm »
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Quote from: DeezNuts on January 22, 2016, 08:21:40 pm
Orson I think Ill be doing bio next year so I might be able to help you out there ;)

Oh wow. That's very kind of you. What course are you doing? Which uni?

Thanks!
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2016, 10:14:40 pm »
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Quote from: Orson on January 22, 2016, 09:58:22 pm
Oh wow. That's very kind of you. What course are you doing? Which uni?

Thanks!

For now a Science/Arts degree at Monash uni

but thinking of transferring into Law/Science in second year

you're going to monash as well right?

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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2016, 10:18:41 pm »
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Yeap! We should do another meetup in O-Week or something, just like Bangali suggested.

When I walked into the lecture theatre for my course information session, it hit me that I'm in a new place, and that no one I know is going to be there with me. It would be great to meet all of you!
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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2016, 10:28:06 pm »
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Quote from: Orson on January 22, 2016, 10:18:41 pm
Yeap! We should do another meetup in O-Week or something, just like Bangali suggested.

When I walked into the lecture theatre for my course information session, it hit me that I'm in a new place, and that no one I know is going to be there with me. It would be great to meet all of you!

ok sweet!

look forward to meeting you! :)

We could PM each other later on and try to meet up haha :P
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