Need help with subject selection

[monicak]

Hi,
I am still trying to decide on my subjects. I am commencing the Bachelor of Science. Further study plans include either entering Veterinary Science after first year (if I get in) or completing Science and applying for graduate Medicine or Veterinary Science. The prerequisite subjects for Vet entry are Biology, Physics and Chemistry. I already completed Biology as an extension study, therefore I have a "spare spot" in each semester.

I was going to do Calculus 2 and either Data Analysis or Linear Algebra, however since looking at the requirements for the Bachelor (a max and min of 300 points), I realised that this would stop me from taking on 2 science subjects later on in the course.
What subjects should I choose to fill up the empty spots? I have been advised not to commence second year Biology by the biology co-ordinator. I could always do 3 subjects each semester (Physics, Chemistry + breadth), however I don't believe that would look appealing when trying to compete for a spot in Vet Science.. Should I take on 3 or 4 breadth subjects throughout the year, including a level 2 breadth (to ease the load in second year science)? Ultimately, what would look attractive to the Veterinary Science faculty; without messing up my subject choices in the future, if I was going to continue on with Science?

[brendan]

I'm pretty sure you have to do 6 breadth subjects anyway.

[monicak]

A quick update. I spoke to a science course adviser and a veterinary science adviser. The science adviser recommended NOT doing the Calc 2 & Data Analysis, as it will eat up the number of science subjects I can take in second and third year. The veterinary science adviser recommended choosing science subjects, or if not possible "sciency"-breadth subjects. However, she said that I need to complete a full-time year, meaning that I couldn't have done just 3 subjects per semester. So now I will be completing Physics, Chemistry, Breadth and a 2nd level science-y breadth (Genetics, Health & Society) in 1st semester and Physics, Chemistry, Breadth and a science-y breadth (probably Seeing: the whole picture) in 2nd semester.

[champorado]

what are you gonna do for your normal breadth?

[monicak]

In first semester, I'm doing Food for a Healthy Planet. I'm not a 100% sure about 2nd semester breadths, but probably one of: Designing Environments, Virtual Environments, Animals in Society or Working with Animals. I might end up picking something else, but for the moment I have put in Virtual Environments.