Your pathways through

Your pathways throughthe Bachelor of Science

Associate Professor Michelle LivettChair, Bachelors of Biomedicine & Science

Course Standing Committee

What’s this session about?

Navigating your way

through choices at

second year levelNavigating your way

through choices at

second year level

Keeping youroptions open –how flexible

can you be?

Keeping youroptions open –how flexible

can you be?

What do youneed forGraduatepathways?

What do youneed forGraduatepathways?ConcurrentDiplomas –

how?

ConcurrentDiplomas –

how?

What other

opportunities

are there?

What other

opportunities

are there?

Issues for you to explore

What areas of study spark your interest?

What related areas might also appeal?

What opportunities could these open up?

What are the differences between X and Y ?

Could you keep open the path to both X and Y ?

Are there requirements for Graduate programs you are interested in?

Do you have to start on these now?

etc. etc. …

Bachelor of Science - structure

First year ________________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

Second year _____________________________________________

Third year ______________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

MajorCore Breadth


First year: Students choose from seven “packages” of subjects,

each underpinning several majors

These provide a range of skills and knowledge

Second year: Refining choice, with at least two majors kept open to the end

of second year – if you choose to

Complementary or contrasting subjects

Third year: Major – a coherent package of subjects, capping off the degree

Single discipline or multidisciplinary majors are available


First year: Students choose from seven “packages” of subjects,

each underpinning several majors

These provide a range of skills and knowledge … done!

Second year: Refining choice, with at least two majors kept open to the end

of second year – if you choose to

Complementary or contrasting subjects

Third year: Major – a coherent package of subjects, capping off the degree

Single discipline or multidisciplinary majors are available

Major

Bachelor of Science

Second year _____________________________________________

Third year ______________________________________________

First year ________________________________________________

breadth

Bachelor of Science - majors

Agricultural Science Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bioengineering Systems Biotechnology Cell and Developmental Biology Chemical Systems Chemistry Civil Systems Computer Science Domestic Animal Science Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Electrical Systems Environmental Science Food Science Genetics Geography

Geology Geomatics Human Structure and Function Marine Biology Mathematical Physics Mathematics and Statistics Mechanical Systems Microbiology, Infection and Immunology Neuroscience Pathology Pharmacology Physics Physiology Plant Science Psychology Science Informatics Software Systems Zoology

Ask theexperts lots of

questions!

Bachelor of Science - to graduate

Overall 300 points 75 – 125 points at first year level ≥ 75 points at third year level

Core science and technology 225 points 62.5 – 100 points at first year level ≥ 50 points at third year level (including major)

Breadth 75 points ≤ 37.5 points at first year level ≥ 12.5 points at third year level

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Bachelor of Science - to graduate

First year ________________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

Second year _____________________________________________

Third year ______________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Major Core Breadth

225 points 62.5 - 100 points at first year level ≥ 50 points at third year level

(including major)

75 points ≤ 37.5 pts

at firstyear level

≥ 12.5 ptsat thirdyear level

Overall requirements … 300 points 75 – 125 points at first year level ≥ 75 points at third year level

By the end of your degree

Make sure you have …

Completed a major

plus ≥ 25 points more of third year level study

Completed 75 points of breadth

including one subject at third year level

Completed the prerequisites for any graduate program you are seeking to enter

Enriched your degree with … (more later)

You can add flexibility in second year … with a cost of less flexibility in third year

Bachelor of Science – common pattern

First year ________________________________________________

1

11

1 1

1

1

1

Major

Second year _____________________________________________

Third year ______________________________________________

breadth

2

22

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Major

Second year _____________________________________________

Third year ______________________________________________

breadth

2

22

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Bachelor of Science – variations

breadth

First year ________________________________________________

1

11

1 1

1

1

1

Second year _____________________________________________

1

22

2

2

2

2

2

Major

Third year ______________________________________________

2

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

Enhancing your degree

Leadership,

Involvement and

Volunteer

Experience(www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live)

Exchange - study overseas for a semester or a year (www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au)

Careers experience(www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers)


Concurrent diplomas - one year equivalent

Fast track - overload in second and third years(if you maintain a 70% average)

Diploma in Informatics

Gain a range of skills for the use of computers to gather, use, store, retrieve, and visualise digital information – relevant to all areas of science & engineering

100 points of Informatics subjects, including Informatics 1 and Informatics 2

Diploma in Mathematical Sciences

Enrich and broaden your mathematics experience while studying a New Generation degree

100 points of Mathematics/Statistics subjects, including 50 points at third-year level

Concurrent diploma

First year ________________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Second year _____________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Third year ______________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Cross-credit from core of degree – Maths, Informatics

Concurrent diploma

Second year _____________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

First year ________________________________________________

Third year ______________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

No cross-credit from core of degree, taking 4 years – Maths, Informatics

Diploma subject

Fourth year ______________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject


Concurrent diplomas - one year equivalent

Diploma in Languages

For students seeking to begin language study, or further develop their language skills

Entry: Complete two first-year language subjects in first year.

Diploma in Music Practical

Practical, ensemble and elective subjects, alongsideBachelor of Music students

Entry: By audition

Concurrent diploma

Third year ______________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Cross-credit from breadth of degree – Languages

Or over four years with no cross-credit

First year ________________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Second year _____________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Concurrent diploma

Second year _____________________________________________

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Third year ______________________________________________

Diploma/breadth Diploma subject

Diploma subject

Cross-credit from breadth of degree – Music

Or over four years with no cross-credit

First year ________________________________________________

Diploma/breadth

Diploma subject

Diploma subject

BSc pathways

Straight to employment: Resources,Technology, Environment, Finance, HealthStraight to employment: Resources,Technology, Environment, Finance, Health

Graduate programs for BSc graduates

Engineering:BSc “systems” majors prepare for Master of Engineering

Dentistry, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, Vet SciencePrerequisites can be met in the BSc

Master of Science (professional): Nanotechnology, Environmental Sci, Biotechnology, Management Sci …

Other graduate programs, inForest Ecosystem Science, Information Systems …

Pathways to research higher degrees

Graduate programs for BSc graduates

Engineering:BSc “systems” majors prepare for Master of Engineering

Dentistry, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, Vet SciencePrerequisites can be met in the BSc

Master of Science (professional): Nanotechnology, Environmental Sci, Biotechnology, Management Sci …

Other graduate programs, inForest Ecosystem Science, Information Systems …

Pathways to research higher degrees

Graduate programs for graduates of all degrees:Law, Management, TeachingGraduate programs for graduates of all degrees:Law, Management, Teaching

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ScienceKnowledgeFoundation

BSc

depth, breadth

Entry to Master of Engineering

Master of Engineering Biomedical Engineering

Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Geomatics

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Software Engineering

Structural Engineering

BSc major Bioengineering Systems

Chemical Systems

Chemical Systems

Civil Systems

Electrical Systems

Civil, Chemical, Mechanical Systems

Geomatics

Mechanical Systems

Mechanical, Electrical, Software Systems

Software Systems

Civil Systems

How to become eligible for Engineering

Calculus 2 Physics 1Engineering Systems D1

Linear Algebra Physics 2

First year ________________________________________________

Engineering Systems D2

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

BreadthElectrical Systems Engineering Maths

Mechanical Systems

Second year _____________________________________________

Engineering Comput’n science elective

science elective

science elective

science elective

Digital DesignCircuit Theory

Signals and SystemsDevice Modelling

Third year ______________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Major, Electrical Systems, leading to Master of Engineering (Electrical)

Major in Electrical Systems, leading to M Engineering

breadth

Required for Graduate program

BSc BE

How to become eligible for Engineering

Calculus 2 Physics 1Engineering Systems D1

Linear Algebra Physics 2

First year ________________________________________________

Engineering Systems D2

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

BreadthElectrical Systems Vector Analysis

Mechanical Systems

Second year _____________________________________________

Engineering Comput’n Real Analysis

Dynamical Systems,Chaos

Quantum Physics & Rel

Complex Analysis

Digital DesignCircuit Theory

Signals and SystemsDevice Modelling

Third year ______________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Major, Electrical Systems, leading to Master of Engineering (Electrical)

Major in Electrical Systems, leading to M Engineering

breadth


Entry to Graduate Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy from 2011

Three subjects at second year level*

These subjects can be done in year 2 or year 3 Principles of Human Structure

Prerequisites:Biology of Cells and Organisms, Genetics and the Evolution of Life

Integrative Human Physiology


Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Not required for Physiotherapy

Prerequisites:Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2

* subject to university approval processes

Entry to Graduate Optometry from 2011

One subject at first year level* a Physics or Optics subject

Three subjects at second or third year level an Anatomy or Cell Biology subject


Two subjects in the areas of Molecular, Cellular or Physiological Sciences

Possible additional prerequisites, depending in subject choice:Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2

* subject to university approval processes

How to become eligible for Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy and Optometry*

Biology Physics*Chemistry

Biology Mathematics

First year ________________________________________________

Chemistry

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

BreadthStructure & Properties Practical Chemistry

Reactions & Synthesis

Second year _____________________________________________

Principles Human Struct. Biochem & Molecular Biol

Integrative Human Physiol

Advanced Practical Chem

Elective

Chemistry IIIB Chemistry IIIA

ElectiveChemistry IIIC

Third year ______________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Major, Chemistry - and meets entry requirements to Health Science degrees* Note - more flexibility at second year for Optometry

Major in Chemistry

breadth


How to become eligible for Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy and Optometry*

Biology Physics*Chemistry

Biology Mathematics

First year ________________________________________________

Chemistry

Breadth

Breadth

Breadth

BreadthStructure & Properties Practical Chemistry

Reactions & Synthesis

Second year _____________________________________________

Principles Human Struct. Biochem & Molecular Biol

Advanced Practical Chem

Integrative Human Physiol

Chemistry IIIB Chemistry IIIA

Elective

Chemistry IIIC

Third year ______________________________________________

Breadth

Breadth

Major, Chemistry - and meets entry requirements to Health Science degrees* Note - more flexibility at second year for Optometry

Major in Chemistry

breadth


Elective

So, now …

Ask for lots of advice: here today, from Majors coordinators out at the expo, department info sessions in October.

Really explore! … think outside the box Check out the course planning web page Plan carefully … with flexibility in mind Ask the Science Student Centre Advisors to check your

plans Course plan online (from 20 October to 21 November) Now ask questions!

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