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[simpak]

I don't know whether to accept my offer or irregular offer to Science.

If I apply for an irregular offer will I still be able to accept either one (main round offer or irregular)??

Yeah you can take either if you get the additional offer. Just apply for the irregular offer and continue with accepting the first round offer and if you get the irregular one then you decide.

Oh awesome, thank you.

Do I really have to contact selection officers before submitting an application for an irregular offer? I'm only considering one other course right now anyway so no need..right?.

If you're a school-leaver just do it right now.

[simpak]

You guys are so helpful hahaha.
Well I would do Psychology major or Animal Health so that's already pretty much decided :>
I'm just unsure if I'm cut out for the GAMSAT etc. and I'm not sure I want to do anything else biomed will give me.

Also I'm wondering the same thing about offers - if I haven't accepted Bbmed and if I do apply to Science do I still get to choose between either?  Or do I have to accept Bmed for that to work?  Because then I will get some call from the uni telling me I've enrolled twice.

To be honest with you I would have chosen science if I didn't like all the subjects in the biomed course (with the exception of maths - which I could take or leave).

Did you like the immunology stuff you did in the VCE? What don't you like about the biomed course?

Well I liked every part of Biology, so yes!  And what I don't like is being boxed in, because that's what I am in my current course and it sucks >:

I love Chemistry and Biology, never taken Physics so I can't speak for it and maths is something we all have to live with.

[Blakhitman]

I don't know whether to accept my offer or irregular offer to Science.

If I apply for an irregular offer will I still be able to accept either one (main round offer or irregular)??

Yeah you can take either if you get the additional offer. Just apply for the irregular offer and continue with accepting the first round offer and if you get the irregular one then you decide.

Oh awesome, thank you.

Do I really have to contact selection officers before submitting an application for an irregular offer? I'm only considering one other course right now anyway so no need..right?.

If you're a school-leaver just do it right now.

hmm, I think I'll contact them first. There's still one more offer I can get from 2nd round and I don't wish to forfeit my eligibility by applying for an irregular offer to a course that has no vacancies left.

Basically I screwed up my preferences back in december lol.

[Stroodle]

You guys are so helpful hahaha.
Well I would do Psychology major or Animal Health so that's already pretty much decided :>
I'm just unsure if I'm cut out for the GAMSAT etc. and I'm not sure I want to do anything else biomed will give me.

Also I'm wondering the same thing about offers - if I haven't accepted Bbmed and if I do apply to Science do I still get to choose between either?  Or do I have to accept Bmed for that to work?  Because then I will get some call from the uni telling me I've enrolled twice.

To be honest with you I would have chosen science if I didn't like all the subjects in the biomed course (with the exception of maths - which I could take or leave).

Did you like the immunology stuff you did in the VCE? What don't you like about the biomed course?

Well I liked every part of Biology, so yes!  And what I don't like is being boxed in, because that's what I am in my current course and it sucks >:

I love Chemistry and Biology, never taken Physics so I can't speak for it and maths is something we all have to live with.

I don't mind being boxed into something I like

Also one of the biggest things that turns me off Science is that many of the students don't seem to be that serious. I sat in on the first year biology lectures last year at UoM, and there were sooo many students that just came in and chatted the whole time about irrelevant crap, which I, and my friend, found really distracting. I personally feel that I will perform a lot better in a more serious cohort.

As for physics, it seems to me that most people either like it or hate it (at least in vce). I didn't like vce physics, but at the same time I didn't find it particularly challenging, and got a half decent score with minimal effort.

Sorry I don't really know how to help other than telling you my situation - hopefully some of it applies to you too...

[simpak]

You guys are so helpful hahaha.
Well I would do Psychology major or Animal Health so that's already pretty much decided :>
I'm just unsure if I'm cut out for the GAMSAT etc. and I'm not sure I want to do anything else biomed will give me.

Also I'm wondering the same thing about offers - if I haven't accepted Bbmed and if I do apply to Science do I still get to choose between either?  Or do I have to accept Bmed for that to work?  Because then I will get some call from the uni telling me I've enrolled twice.

To be honest with you I would have chosen science if I didn't like all the subjects in the biomed course (with the exception of maths - which I could take or leave).

Did you like the immunology stuff you did in the VCE? What don't you like about the biomed course?

Well I liked every part of Biology, so yes!  And what I don't like is being boxed in, because that's what I am in my current course and it sucks >:

I love Chemistry and Biology, never taken Physics so I can't speak for it and maths is something we all have to live with.

I don't mind being boxed into something I like

Also one of the biggest things that turns me off Science is that many of the students don't seem to be that serious. I sat in on the first year biology lectures last year at UoM, and there were sooo many students that just came in and chatted the whole time about irrelevant crap, which I, and my friend, found really distracting. I personally feel that I will perform a lot better in a more serious cohort.

As for physics, it seems to me that most people either like it or hate it (at least in vce). I didn't like vce physics, but at the same time I didn't find it particularly challenging, and got a half decent score with minimal effort.

Sorry I don't really know how to help other than telling you my situation - hopefully some of it applies to you too...

Yeah I understand what you mean about the caliber of the cohort, it can be dismal depending on who you get that day.

I'm scared of being boxed in to things I think I like, because of my prior experiences with media.

[Stroodle]

You guys are so helpful hahaha.
Well I would do Psychology major or Animal Health so that's already pretty much decided :>
I'm just unsure if I'm cut out for the GAMSAT etc. and I'm not sure I want to do anything else biomed will give me.

Also I'm wondering the same thing about offers - if I haven't accepted Bbmed and if I do apply to Science do I still get to choose between either?  Or do I have to accept Bmed for that to work?  Because then I will get some call from the uni telling me I've enrolled twice.

To be honest with you I would have chosen science if I didn't like all the subjects in the biomed course (with the exception of maths - which I could take or leave).

Did you like the immunology stuff you did in the VCE? What don't you like about the biomed course?

Well I liked every part of Biology, so yes!  And what I don't like is being boxed in, because that's what I am in my current course and it sucks >:

I love Chemistry and Biology, never taken Physics so I can't speak for it and maths is something we all have to live with.

I don't mind being boxed into something I like

Also one of the biggest things that turns me off Science is that many of the students don't seem to be that serious. I sat in on the first year biology lectures last year at UoM, and there were sooo many students that just came in and chatted the whole time about irrelevant crap, which I, and my friend, found really distracting. I personally feel that I will perform a lot better in a more serious cohort.

As for physics, it seems to me that most people either like it or hate it (at least in vce). I didn't like vce physics, but at the same time I didn't find it particularly challenging, and got a half decent score with minimal effort.

Sorry I don't really know how to help other than telling you my situation - hopefully some of it applies to you too...

Yeah I understand what you mean about the caliber of the cohort, it can be dismal depending on who you get that day.

I'm scared of being boxed in to things I think I like, because of my prior experiences with media.

Hmm, maybe you should carefully read through all the subject descriptions (if you haven't already), speak to biomed students, and also possibly a uni councillor to see if that helps you?

Edit: If you liked vce bio, I think there's a good chance you'll like a great deal of the biomed course. Obviously I don't know for sure though..

[LFTM]

If im doing bachelor of commerce, i do 3 commerce subjects and one breadth?

Per semester, yes.

Throughout the degree, you take a minimum of 4 breadth subjects.  You then have an additional 2 free elective subjects, which you can use on Commerce subjects or on more Breadth subjects.

I have my breadth Q thread here if you want to know the technicalities.
http://vce.atarnotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,36767.0.html

Basically, you can only take a maximum of 3 breadth subjects that are level 1, and you must take at least 1 breath subject that is level 2 or 3.

Thanks. This melbourne model is a tad confusing i must say.

[stonecold]

If im doing bachelor of commerce, i do 3 commerce subjects and one breadth?

Per semester, yes.

Throughout the degree, you take a minimum of 4 breadth subjects.  You then have an additional 2 free elective subjects, which you can use on Commerce subjects or on more Breadth subjects.

I have my breadth Q thread here if you want to know the technicalities.
http://vce.atarnotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,36767.0.html

Basically, you can only take a maximum of 3 breadth subjects that are level 1, and you must take at least 1 breath subject that is level 2 or 3.

Thanks. This melbourne model is a tad confusing i must say.

Are you using the handbook?  It has all the subjects and their levels in it. 

[LFTM]

is the handbook on the website?
i just really wasn't prepared for melbourne thats all.

[simpak]

I might like it but it's about where it goes.
I'm already in one dead end course, don't want to begin another.

[stonecold]

is the handbook on the website?
i just really wasn't prepared for melbourne thats all.

Yepp!

Here is the breadth handbook.
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/faces/htdocs/user/breadth/BreadthSearch.jsp?year=current

Just choose Commerce, and it will show all of the subjects you can do.  Keep in mind the restrictions regarding to levels which I mentioned earlier.

They also have these things called 'Breadth Tracks'.  It is just basically a group of semi-prescribed subjects from the same domain (such as a language or biology for example) which is kinda like a breadth plan if you aim to study subjects all from the same area.  It is not set so you can change it around to whatever subjects you like.

And you are not required to take a breadth track, but apparently it is recommended.  I still am unsure over whether to take lots of random subjects or take a group of linguistics subjects.

[LFTM]

is the handbook on the website?
i just really wasn't prepared for melbourne thats all.

Yepp!

Here is the breadth handbook.
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/faces/htdocs/user/breadth/BreadthSearch.jsp?year=current

Just choose Commerce, and it will show all of the subjects you can do.  Keep in mind the restrictions regarding to levels which I mentioned earlier.

They also have these things called 'Breadth Tracks'.  It is just basically a group of semi-prescribed subjects from the same domain (such as a language or biology for example) which is kinda like a breadth plan if you aim to study subjects all from the same area.  It is not set so you can change it around to whatever subjects you like.

And you are not required to take a breadth track, but apparently it is recommended.  I still am unsure over whether to take lots of random subjects or take a group of linguistics subjects.

Thanks again

[Russ]

The only reason to take a track is if you like all the subject. When the uni recommends something, it's completely optional.

RE mavis:

I'm just unsure if I'm cut out for the GAMSAT

You're probably the perfect candidate for the GAMSAT, far more so than students who do methods/spec/physics/chem in year 12 and then science at uni. At UoM 2/3rds of your GAMSAT mark is determined by your ability in the humanities. The fact that I did 2 histories (+ lit) during VCE probably helped me a lot.

You probably won't feel boxed in during biomed, depending on what you want. In first year you're forced to do chem/bio/maths but the chem and bio you'd be doing anyway and the maths...well...you can scrape through the maths. Once you hit second year, the core subjects are probably the best the uni has to offer in any degree and you can pick your own electives/major

Also one of the biggest things that turns me off Science is that many of the students don't seem to be that serious. I sat in on the first year biology lectures last year at UoM, and there were sooo many students that just came in and chatted the whole time about irrelevant crap, which I, and my friend, found really distracting.

Literally all of this will happen in biomed as well, especially in 1st year. people in 1st year don't know anything anyway, that's why they're talking in lectures

[simpak]

I've been on hold for literally four minutes and they're all 'we're busier than usual'.
Are you kidding me?  20 minutes would be a good day.

[Russ]

It's because all the new students don't know what the university is like and they don't want to scare them off before they're committed to paying money