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Bachelor of
Biomedicine
Bachelor of
Science
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE
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Contents
Why choose Sciences and
Health Sciences at Melbourne?
OUR RANKINGS
3
Biomedicine 4
Biomedicine majors
Biomedicine career outcomes
Science 10
Science majors
11
Science career outcomes
17
Agriculture 18
Oral Health
20
Engineering 22
24
Psychology 25
Number 1 in Australia
Number 37 in the world
Q
Discipline-specific rankingsW
Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health:
Number 1 in Australia, number 14 in the world
Engineering and Technology:
Number 1 in Australia, number 25 in the world
Social Sciences:
Number 1 in Victoria, number 25 in the world
Life Sciences:
Physical Sciences:
Concurrent diplomas
26
Chancellors Scholars Program
27
Graduate study
28
Q Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011 and Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 20112012
Entry requirements
34
W Times Higher Education World University Rankings 20112012
Admissions 35
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Why choose Sciences and

Health Sciences at Melbourne?
The University of Melbournes science and health science
degrees provide the best preparation for the challenges
of healthcare delivery and scientific research.
DEGREES FOR THE NEXT
GENERATION OF SCIENTIFIC
LEADERS
A world-class education from
Australias number 1 universityQ
will be your ticket to the brightest
future. Pioneering scientific teaching
and research for over 150 years,
we provide you with a stimulating
learning environment where you can
join scientific leaders in the search for
solutions and new discoveries.
Today over 2000 researchers are
working across the University and
affiliated institutes to uncover some
of the great scientific mysteries. As a
student at Melbourne, you will learn in
an environment of unparalleled growth
and become involved in some of the
worlds leading areas of scientific and
biomedical discovery.
Studies in Engineering and IT

With a current worldwide shortage
of engineers and IT professionals
and a demand for new kinds of jobs
to tackle todays environmental and
technological challenges, graduates
in these fields are in high demand.
Studying engineering or IT through
a science degree at Melbourne
prepares you for a challenging and
fulfilling career by giving you the ideal
combination of technical, analytical and
interpersonal skills.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The University of Melbourne is at the
forefront of scientific discovery and
research. Our major projects offer
opportunities for you to become
involved in the latest scientific
breakthroughs.
The University of Melbourne

is the second-largest research
institution in Australia after the
CSIRO.
Our Parkville campus is part

of the renowned Parkville
Precinct knowledge hub,
which includes eight hospitals,
many leading national research
institutes and a wide range of
knowledge-based industries.
NOTABLE
GRADUATES
Professor Elizabeth
Blackburn AC the first
Australian woman to be
awarded a Nobel Prize
Professor John Matthews

AM Foundation Director
of the Menzies School of
Health Research
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer

Centre (VCCC) Bringing together
Australias best cancer research,
teaching and treatment institutions,
the VCCC will be a world-leading
centre of cancer research and
patient care.
Dr Richard Gibbs Wofford

Cain Professor, Department
of Molecular and Human
Genetics; and Director,
Human Genome Sequencing
Centre, Baylor College of
Medicine
Melbourne Brain Centre Home

to over 700 of Australias leading
neuroscience researchers and
teachers.
Degrees in Sciences
Degrees in Health Sciences

Through a health sciences degree,
you can learn how to respond to
pandemics or find cures for diseases,
and experience the world of research.
Youll discover the fascinating way the
human body works, analyse global
patterns of disease, and become part
of teams working to improve the health
and wellbeing of society.
Peter Doherty Institute for

Infection and Immunity Named
after Melbourne scholar and Nobel
Laureate Professor Peter Doherty,
this institute will offer students
boundless opportunities for
ground-breaking research in the
years to come.
As a Science student at Melbourne

you will learn how to apply scientific
thinking and analysis to the issues
facing the world today. You could study
climate change, drought, resource
management and sustainability,
or investigate the potential of new
technologies and sciences such as
biotechnology, nanotechnology and
informatics.
DID YOU KNOW?
Q Academic Ranking of World Universities

2011 and Times Higher Education World
Bachelor of Biomedicine
The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers 12 majors
across a range of biomedical disciplines. If you are
interested in entering the health profession, the
Bachelor of Biomedicine is an ideal choice.
QUICK FACTS
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available Q
Fourth year honours available
Campus
Parkville
Contact hours (first year)
Approximately 1520 hours
per weekW
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place
International fee place
Q Part-time study is not available to
most international students due to visa
restrictions.
W Based on full-time study load.
MORE INFO
Entry requirements
See page 34 for details
13 MELB (13 6352)
13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au
www.facebook.com/mdhs.sc
www.twitter.com/mdhs_sc
Biomedicine Students Society
www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.
au/clubs-and-societies
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares
you for the challenges of healthcare
delivery and biomedical research. At
the core of the degree is knowledge
of the normal structure and function
of the body and consideration of the
determinants of disease. Youll develop
fundamental skills in critical thinking,
problem solving, the analysis of
evidence and communication.
WHAT DO I STUDY?
First year
In first year, you will study foundation
subjects in biology and chemistry,
focusing on key biomolecules,
fundamentals of cell biology, chemical
processes in a biological context, basic
genetics and interactions between
genes and environment that determine
phenotype. This is supported by studies
in experimental design and data analysis,
mathematics, chemistry and physics.
Second year
In second year, compulsory subjects
include content from several biomedical
science discipline areas. They provide
foundation knowledge to prepare you
for the capstone and major subjects
in third year, which enable you to meet
prerequisite requirements of graduate
and professional health science
degrees.
In semester 1, you will focus on

molecular and cellular aspects
of biomedicine, with topics from
biochemistry and molecular biology,
cell biology, genetics, microbiology and
immunology, and cellular pathology.
In semester 2, you will focus on
integrated human structure and
function, with topics in gross anatomy,
pharmacology and physiology. You
will also select a total of 25 points as
electives from subjects that are offered
in the science, biomedical science
and technology domains. Normally
these subjects are chosen to meet
prerequisite requirements for a major,
but could also include further study
in other areas of science, such as
chemistry or mathematics (subject to
prerequisites being met).
Third year
In third year, two compulsory capstone
subjects explore contemporary issues
in biomedicine and develop links with
professional practice. These subjects
integrate a holistic view of the biological
systems studied throughout the course.
The first subject, Biomedicine: From
Molecule to Malady, provides a concise
overview of biomedicine from the
molecular level to global issues in
population health.
The other third-year capstone subject,
Frontiers in Biomedicine, is designed to
provide a topical and thoughtful look at
issues in biomedicine affecting health
and disease.
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heading
Bachelor
of Biomedicine
CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR
GET AN EDGE WITH BREADTH
A major is a group of subjects within

a specialised area of study. In the
Bachelor of Biomedicine, a major
comprises four subjects at third-year
level in a particular discipline and/or
subject area.
We know that employers look for

graduates who are adaptable and
bring unique skills and knowledge to
the workplace. Through breadth, you
can take subjects from outside your
core study area, allowing you to gain
knowledge and understanding across
a broader range of disciplines. You will
develop insight, experience and new
ways of thinking in areas outside of the
main fields of study in your degree.
The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers

12 majors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioengineering Systems
Biotechnology
Cell and Developmental Biology
Defence and Disease
Genetics
Human Structure and Function
Microbiology, Infection and

Immunology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology.
See pages 68 for more information.
For example, you might choose to take

the subject Ethical Dilemmas in Life
and Society, to provide a context for
a major in Genetics in the Bachelor of
Biomedicine.
As a Bachelor of Biomedicine student,
you must take between four and six
subjects (50 to 75 points) of breadth
study.
Breadth tracks
A breadth track is a set of three or more
subjects that progressively develops
knowledge and skills relevant to a
particular theme, topic or issue. Breadth
tracks are not compulsory, but they can
help you identify coherent groups of
breadth subjects so you can gain the
maximum benefit from your breadth
component.
Studying at the
forefront
Studying at Melbourne
means learning from

the best (my professors
are passionate and welltravelled) at an institution
steeped in history and still
at the forefront of education
today. A bonus is studying
in an environment that
has atmosphere and is
aesthetically appealing.
Victoria Huang
http://breadth.unimelb.edu.au
HONOURS
Honours is a fourth year of study
that draws together the theory and
practical skills gained in your degree,
and enables you to develop new
research and professional skills and
gain in-depth knowledge in your
particular interest area. It comprises an
individual research project designed
to extend your knowledge and skills in
problem solving, as well as classes and
assignments at an advanced level.
www.sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/
bh-bmed
Biomedicine majors
A major is a group of subjects within a
particular study area. Read more about
the majors available in the Bachelor of
Biomedicine on the following pages.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
The knowledge and techniques of
biochemistry and molecular biology are
applied in many biological fields and
have fuelled rapid advances in medical
research and biotechnology. The
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
major places emphasis on developing
a foundation in practical skills required
for a career as a laboratory scientist.
In addition, this major provides the
springboard for you to enter careers
including agricultural and medical
support industries and education,
and develops knowledge in key basic
biological processes as well as more
specialised areas of molecular science.
This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Science.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINEQ

Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Semester 1
Biomolecules
and Cells
Chemistry for
Biomedicine
Mathematics
Food for a
Healthy Planet
Semester 2
Genes and
Environment
Physics
Experimental
Design and
Data Analysis
From Plato to
Einstein
Semester 1
Molecular and Cellular

Biomedicine
Reactions and
Synthesis
Managing and
Leading
Organisations
Semester 2
Techniques in
Molecular
Science
Astronomy in
World History
Semester 1
Biomedicine:
From Molecule
to Malady
Functional
Genomics and
Bioinformatics
Molecular
Aspects of Cell
Biology
The Rise of
Modern Science
Semester 2
Frontiers in
Biomedicine
Protein
Structure and
Function
Advanced
Techniques in
Molecular
Science
Managing the
Multinational
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Compulsory subjects
Major subjects
BIOENGINEERING SYSTEMS
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biomedical engineering is the

application of engineering techniques
to problem solving in medicine and the
biomedical sciences, bridging the gap
between technology, medicine and
biology. The engineering techniques
you will study include modelling
biological processes and creating
new medical treatments, devices
and machines. In this major you will
be exposed to the fundamentals of
biomedical science and the physical
sciences, and undertake specialist
studies in engineering modelling,
measurement, research and design.
Biotechnology is the use of biological

knowledge to develop new processes
and products for use in industry, health,
agribusiness and other areas of human
technology. Biotechnology advances
can be based on knowledge from
biological sciences, chemical sciences,
physical sciences or engineering.
The Bioengineering Systems major is a

pathway to further study in the Master
of Engineering (Biomedical) or honours
and PhD programs for accredited
professional or scientific research
careers in biomedical engineering.
For more information see page 22.
This major provides you with

knowledge about how the products of
scientific research are commercialised,
as well as training in a relevant
discipline area. As such, the major is not
tied to a particular discipline area, but
will enable you to develop technology
from basic discipline knowledge in at
least one area of biomedical science.
Elective subjects
Breadth studies W
CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL

BIOLOGY
The Cell and Developmental Biology
major provides you with a broad
understanding of the structure and
functions of cells and the genetic,
molecular and cellular basis of
development in a range of organisms
and experimental models. It will give
you an understanding of methodologies
used in cell and developmental biology
research and how this knowledge can
be applied as technologies to improve
the human condition.
Dramatic advances in this field have
shed light on numerous disorders
in plants and animals and provided
technologies to solve significant
problems. They also raise ethical
issues for society, such as in vitro
fertilisation (IVF), birth control, stem cell
technology, reproductive/therapeutic
cloning and genetically manipulated
foods/crops.
GENETICS
The human immune system has

evolved to control harmful microbes
and tumours but can sometimes inflict
damage on its host, and as such is a
major contributor to human disease.
This major examines and integrates
immunology the study of the immune
system with pathological processes
and their morphologic, molecular and
genetic bases which are associated
with immune-based disease.
The Genetics major integrates

knowledge across the breadth of
genetics, including an integrated
practical capstone subject in which you
will develop an understanding of the
application of experimental analysis to
solving problems in biology.
HUMAN STRUCTURE AND

FUNCTION
The Human Structure and Function
major explains how the human body
works, based on a deep understanding
of the relationship between physiology
and anatomy. The subjects are
structured so that the anatomy
(structure) and physiology (function) of
the human body are taught in carefully
integrated units that also introduce
relevant elements from pathology,
pharmacology and zoology.


MICROBIOLOGY, INFECTION
AND IMMUNOLOGY
Life on earth began with microorganisms and depends on their
numerous activities, which are mostly
beneficial but sometimes disastrous to
human health.
The human immune system has
evolved to control harmful microbes
but can itself inflict damage on
its host. This major examines and
integrates microbiology the study of
microorganisms with immunology.

Major in Microbiology, Infection and Immunology
Semester 1
Biomolecules
and Cells
Chemistry for
Biomedicine
Mathematics
Contesting
Australia
Semester 2
Genes and
Environment
Physics
Experimental
Design and
Data Analysis
Controversies
in Australian
History
Semester 1

Biomedicine
Techniques in
Molecular
Science
Genetics, Health
and Society
Semester 2
Microbes,
Infections and
Responses
Australia Now
Semester 1
Biomedicine:
From Molecule
to Malady
Molecular and
Medical
Microbiology
Principles of
Immunology
Global Health,
Security and
Sustainability
Semester 2
Frontiers in
Biomedicine
Techniques in
Viruses and
Microbiology
Other Parasites
and Immunology
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Compulsory subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Democracy,
Terrorism and
Violence
Breadth studiesW
Making a difference through biomedicine

The Bachelor of Biomedicine has opened my eyes to so many
fantastic things that biomedicine can do for the world and for people
less fortunate than us. I really want to use the knowledge Ive
learned in this degree to help lift global health and eradicate diseases
in areas that need it most.
Ritu Chaurasia
Major in Cell and Developmental Biology
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject
selection and enrolment.
W This sample course plan includes six breadth studies subjects. One or two of these subjects can be taken as an elective within your discipline.
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Biomedicine
majors
heading
DEFENCE AND DISEASE
NEUROSCIENCE
PHARMACOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
Neuroscience is one of the largest areas

of study within the sphere of modern
biology. It is an area where Australian
research has significant international
impact. Students completing a
Neuroscience major will understand
the fundamental organisation and
functional principles of the nervous
system from the biology of nerve cells
and neural circuits through to neural
systems and complex behaviours.
You will gain an overview of modern
neuroscience and how it interrelates
with aspects of molecular and cell
biology, physiology, psychology, and
cognitive and information science.
Pharmacology is the study of the

interactions between drugs and living
systems. Pharmacologists develop
new drugs, determine how drugs act
and utilise drugs to discover the inner
workings of cells. The discipline of
pharmacology stands at the intersection
of many areas of biomedical
science. Graduates gain an in-depth
understanding of drug actions and a
broad appreciation of the scientific
process of knowledge acquisition and
problem solving.
The Physiology major teaches you

how the body works. You will learn
how cells, organs and the whole
body functions. You will examine
disturbances in whole-body systems
such as those relating to the endocrine,
cardiovascular, musculoskeletal,
developmental and neural control
systems. The experimental bases of
physiology are emphasised and you
will use contemporary techniques
to explore questions in physiology.
Discoveries in physiology have a
broad effect on health and medicine,
environmental science, industry,
nutrition, exercise and reproductive
biology. Many of the discoveries from
the human genome project rely on
physiology to understand their effect on
the human body.



PATHOLOGY
A Pathology major integrates
knowledge from a range of disciplines,
from human biology to molecular
genetics. In this major you will develop
a broad and solid understanding of
disease from a molecular, cellular,
tissue, functional, biochemical and
immunological perspective. You will
be able to complete sequences of
specialist and integrated subjects
to develop your understanding of
applications of current molecular
and genetic methods to problems in
pathological and medical practice.

Major in Pathology
Chemistry for
Biomedicine
Mathematics
An Ecological
History of
Humanity
Physics
Experimental
Design and
Data Analysis
Sport and
Education
in Australian
Society

Biomedicine
Techniques in
Molecular
Science
A History of
Nature
Semester 2
Pharmacology:
How Drugs
Work
Body, Mind and

Medicine: A
Dissection
Semester 1
Biomedicine:
From Molecule
to Malady
Mechanisms of
Human Disease
Techniques for
Investigation of
Disease
American
Politics
Semester 2
Frontiers in
Biomedicine
Advanced
Consequences of
Investigation of
Human Disease
Human Disease
Semester 1
Biomolecules
and Cells
Semester 2
Genes and
Environment
Semester 1
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Compulsory subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Living Longer: A
Global Diagnosis
Breadth studiesW
My degree fulfilled all my interests

Im interested in science and medicine, so the combination of both
in the Bachelor of Biomedicine was really appealing. I also took

creative writing as a breadth subject. Ive always loved writing, so to
do it and get credit for it was fantastic!
Thomas Sellitto
Doctor of Medicine
The Bachelor of Biomedicine leads to a range of career opportunities.

You will gain in-depth knowledge and technical skills, and develop
fundamental skills in the scientific method, such as critical thinking
and problem solving, analysis of data and evidence, written and oral
communication, and the ability to work collaboratively.
As a graduate you may seek
employment within the biomedical
sector or explore the range of career
opportunities that apply the skills and
knowledge of biomedicine to other
areas such as science communication,
journalism, museum curatorship and
commercialisation of new inventions.
Biomedicine graduates are equipped
for careers in industries including
business, science, health, education
and technology.
You may pursue a career in biomedical
research or related fields by undertaking
a research higher degree (masters or
PhD). In 2012, approximately
21 per cent of graduating 2011
students pursued honours studies.
Biomedicine graduates could also
proceed to a range of professional
graduate programs within the
University, including those in health
sciences (medicine, dental surgery,
physiotherapy, clinical audiology,
speech pathology, nursing science,
social work and optometry) as well as
programs in biomedical engineering,
applied commerce, law and teaching.
Almost 65 per cent of 2011 Biomedicine
graduates are studying health science
courses (including honours) within
the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and
Health Sciences at Melbourne in 2012.
Biochemistry and molecular

biology Medical research,
biotechnology, agricultural and
medical support industries,
education
Human structure and function

Teaching, research in hospitals and
universities, scientific journalism,
pharmaceutical consultancy
Bioengineering systems
Clinical engineering, research and
development of medical technology
Microbiology, infection
and immunology Vaccine
development, forensic microbiology,
diagnostics, cancer research
Biotechnology Food technician

roles, forensic science, human
technology, agribusiness
Neuroscience Drug development,

neuropsychology, audiology,
neurochemistry, brain imaging
Cell and developmental biology

Diagnostic laboratories, government
agencies, medico-legal industry
Pathology Pharmaceuticals,
military, consulting in biomedical
and biotechnology industries,
research
Pharmacology Drug development

and testing, clinical trials,
Alzheimers and AIDS research,
sales, marine pharmacology
Physiology CSIRO research,

sports science, biomedical
technician roles, medicalscientific communication, cardiac
rehabilitation.
Career opportunities available to

Biomedicine graduatesQ include:
Defence and disease

Diagnostics, immune-based
pathology, research into infectious
agents, laboratory technician roles
Genetics Conservation, genetic
counselling, teaching, forensic
science, publishing
Q Some careers will require further study at

graduate level.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science provides an enormous range of study
options, graduate pathways and career outcomes, and the
opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests and goals.
QUICK FACTS
Duration
3 years full time
Campus
Parkville
Contact hours (first year)
Approximately 2025 hours per
weekW
Fee type
restrictions.
W Based on full-time study load but will
vary depending on the subjects studied.
WHAT DO I STUDY?
GET AN EDGE WITH BREADTH
First year
We know that employers look for

graduates who are adaptable and
bring unique skills and knowledge to
the workplace. Through breadth, you
can take subjects from outside your
core study area, allowing you to gain
knowledge and understanding across
a broader range of disciplines. You will
develop insight, experience and new
ways of thinking in areas outside of the
main fields of study in your degree.
Many of the first-year subject areas will

be familiar to you from your secondary
school studies, yet there will also be
many new disciplines to investigate.
First-year packages will support you
in selecting sensible combinations of
subjects to maintain greater course
flexibility and choice.
The following packages are available:
Behavioural Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Earth Sciences
Engineering Systems
Environmental Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Physical Sciences.
Second year
MORE INFO
Entry requirements
13 MELB (13 6352)
www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au
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www.sciencematters.unimelb.
edu.au
As you move into your second year

you will begin to specialise, though in
most cases you are still able to keep
your options open for two major areas
of study. This allows you to further
investigate and explore diverse areas of
science, engineering and technology
before deciding on your major.
Third year
In third year you will participate in a
practical capstone experience. This will
allow you to apply your knowledge and
skills in a research or practical context.
CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science is a
comprehensive program spanning the
sciences, health sciences, technology
and engineering systems. It provides
you with the opportunity to tailor a
program of study to suit your individual
strengths and career goals.
The Bachelor of Science is the first
step towards a career in professional
science, engineering, veterinary science
or health practice, which can be
pursued through further study.

specialised area of study. As a Bachelor
of Science student you must complete
a science major a program of study
developed across first, second and
third-year-level subjects, culminating
in the major (50 points, usually four
subjects) at third-year level.
The Bachelor of Science offers 35
majors. See pages 1116 for more
information.
For example, you may choose to

explore the historical background
and evolution of scientific concepts
in disciplines such as history and
philosophy of science, history or
anthropology. Alternatively, you may
look at science in the context of political
science, law, education, criminology or
economics. You may also pursue other
interests via breadth studies, such as
music or languages.
You must complete a minimum of four
subjects of breadth study, with another
two subjects of your choice that
is, you can choose breadth or core
subjects, giving you greater flexibility.
Breadth tracks
A breadth track is a set of three or more
subjects that progressively develops
knowledge and skills relevant to a
particular theme, topic or issue. Breadth
tracks are not compulsory, but they
can help you identify coherent groups
of breadth subjects so you can gain the
maximum benefit from your breadth
component.
http://breadth.unimelb.edu.au
HONOURS
Whether you plan to pursue a career
in business, research, government
or communications, honours is an
opportunity to complement and expand
an undergraduate science degree
through an additional year of study.
Honours is offered in many science
disciplines. Alternative pathways with
research training are also offered
through the Master of Science or
Master of Engineering.
www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au/honours
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Science majors
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Agricultural Science encompasses the
science and management of systems
for the sustainable production of food
and fibre. With biology, chemistry,
and mathematics and statistics
underpinning this major, you will learn
about agricultural systems analysis,
plant health and the production and
management of crops, livestock and
grazing systems.
Science majors

particular study area. Read more about
the majors available in the Bachelor of
Science on the following pages.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCEQ

Major in Agricultural Science
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in The Socially Responsible Firm.
Semester 1
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Chemistry 1
The Global
Environment
Principles of
Marketing
Semester 2
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Chemistry 2
Understanding
Planet Earth
Understanding
Society
Semester 1
Plant Growth
Processes
Biochemistry
and Molecular
Biology
Human
Physiology
Organisational
Behaviour
Semester 2
Soil and Water

Resources
Applied Animal
Physiology
Biotechnology
Managing
Conflict in the
Workplace
Semester 1
Livestock
Plant Health and
Production
Improvement
Systems
Trends and
Issues in
Agrifood
Biotechnology
Living in a Risk
Society
Semester 2
Agricultural
Systems
Analysis
Year 1
Year 2
You can also study this discipline

through the Bachelor of Agriculture.
For more information, see page 18.
Year 3
Ecology and
Crop Production
Management
and
of Grazing
Management
Systems
Subjects leading to the major

Major subjects
Other science subjects to complement the major
Organisations,
Ethics and
Society
Breadth studies W
ANIMAL HEALTH AND

DISEASE
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND

MANAGEMENT
ATMOSPHERE AND OCEAN

SCIENCES
This major leads to careers in areas

such as veterinary or animal science
and research, animal production
industries, disease surveillance and
biosecurity, and animal welfare. After
second year, you may apply for entry to
the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation
(prerequisite for entry into the Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine). Alternatively
you can undertake the Animal Disease
Biotechnology specialisation (animal
health, behaviour and management and
disease surveillance).
This major brings together studies

in animal nutrition, growth and
development, behaviour and welfare,
genetics and breeding, health,
livestock science and reproduction,
and biotechnology. You will develop an
understanding of domestic and captive
animal biology, as well as the care,
management, and use of animals as a
resource for food, fibre, recreation and
companionship.
This major explores how the earths

atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces
influence changes in our environment.
You will learn about climate modelling
and prediction, the role of principal
wind and ocean current systems, and
how these interact with the land surface
to influence weather, climate and the
environment.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Bachelor of Biomedicine. Please refer to
page 6 for a description of this major.
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CHEMISTRY
This major allows you to view the
world from a molecular perspective
and solve complex problems that span
the breadth of chemistry and other
sciences. Knowledge is drawn from
the areas of molecular design and
synthesis, analysis and spectroscopic
identification of chemical species,
quantum chemistry, molecular
dynamics, chemical kinetics and
thermodynamics.

Major in Chemistry
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Economics and Finance.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is the use of biological
knowledge to develop new processes
and products for use in industry, health,
agribusiness and other areas of human
technology. Biotechnology advances
can be based on knowledge from
biological sciences, chemical sciences,
physical sciences or engineering.
You can tailor your Biotechnology
major to suit your needs, and build
on your other science studies. For
example, agricultural biotechnology will
normally involve some core crop and
food technology subjects. Molecular
biotechnology will usually involve
some core molecular biology subjects.
Chemical biotechnology will include
some core chemistry subjects together
with studies in biological science.
Bachelor of Biomedicine.
CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL

BIOLOGY
CHEMICAL SYSTEMSE
Chemical engineers invent, design and
implement processes through which
raw materials undergo chemical or
physical changes and are converted
into valuable products that we use in
everyday life. This major provides you
with a solid insight into the processes
and changes involved, and leads to the
Master of Engineering (Chemical or
Biomolecular).
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Finance 1
Semester 2
Chemistry 2
Physics 2: Life
Sciences and
Environment
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Business
Finance
Semester 1
Reactions and
Synthesis
Principles of
Genetics
Biochemistry
and Molecular
Biology
Quantitative
Methods 1
Semester 2
Structure and
Properties
Practical
Chemistry
Human
Physiology
Investments
Semester 1
Reactivity and
Mechanism
Advanced
Practical
Chemistry
Functional
Genomics and
Bioinformatics
Introductory
Econometrics
Semester 2
Analytical and
Environmental
Chemistry
Specialised
Topics in
Chemistry B
Chemistry
Research
Project
Corporate
Finance
Year 1
Year 2
BIOENGINEERING SYSTEMSE
Semester 1
Year 3

Major subjects
CIVIL SYSTEMSE
Civil engineering involves the planning,
design and construction of the built
environment and the provision of
essential services and infrastructure.
Transport systems, water supplies,
drainage systems, ports and
harbours are all examples of essential
services where civil engineers are
vital in providing the most effective
way of interacting with the natural
environment. This major leads to the
Master of Engineering (Civil, Structural
or Environmental).
ECOLOGY AND
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
This major will provide you with
knowledge from various disciplines
such as genetics, organismal biology
and ecosystem science. You will
develop skills in the surveying,
experimentation and modelling of
ecological and evolutionary processes,
and discover how evolutionary ecology
can be applied to solve current
problems in evolution, ecology and
biodiversity.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSE

Bachelor of Environments.
Electrical engineering involves

designing and building electrical and
electronic devices on all scales, from
nanoelectronics to statewide power
grids. Electrical engineers also design
electrical systems for high-technology
applications such as spacecraft and
satellites. This major leads to the Master
of Engineering (Electrical) as well as the
Master of Engineering (Mechatronics).
COMPUTING AND SOFTWARE

SYSTEMSE
Computing and Software Systems
draws on technologies and practices
from computer science, engineering
and project management to provide
you with the knowledge and skills to
enter a career in the software industry.
The Computing and Software Systems
major is designed for students who
wish to develop considerable technical
expertise, including experience with
a variety of programming languages,
an understanding of the systematic
processes underpinning the software
development lifecycle, and an
appreciation of advanced topics in
computing.
This major is a pathway to a range of
graduate courses including the Master
of Engineering (Software).
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Breadth studies W
This major helps you to develop

knowledge from a range of disciplines,
from biology and earth science through
to chemistry. You will gain skills in
risk assessment and environmental
monitoring, which are crucial to
laboratory research, in consulting roles
and in environmental management.

Major in Environmental Science
This course plan includes sample breadth tracks in Music Composition and Music Language.
GENETICS
As a foundation for studies in
biology, a Genetics major includes
studies in molecular genetics, human
genetics, evolutionary genetics and
genomics, which can be applied
to all areas of biology, biomedical
sciences, biotechnology, ecology and
conservation. Youll also develop skills
in experiment design, data recording
and analysis, and scientific writing.
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Chemistry 1
The Global
Environment
Music Language
1: The Diatonic
World
Semester 2
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Chemistry 2
Data Analysis 1
Composition
Studies
Semester 1
Reactions and
Synthesis
Environmental
Chemistry
Australian
Wildlife Biology
Music Language
2: Chromaticism
and Beyond
Semester 2
Ecology
Dangerous
Earth
Structure and
Properties
Medieval and
Early Modern
Music
Semester 1
Environmental
Imaging the
Risk Assessment Environment
Hydrogeology
and
Environmental
Geology
Discovering
Music
Semester 2
Problem Solving Analytical and

in Environmental Environmental
Science
Chemistry
Music since
Applied Ecology the French
Revolution
Year 1
Year 2
FOOD SCIENCE
The processed food and beverages
industry is Australias largest
manufacturing industry.R Food Science
introduces you to new ways to improve,
preserve, process, package, store and
deliver food products. Career outcomes
in this booming industry include
research and product development,
food safety and regulation, nutrition
assessment and quality assurance.
Semester 1
Year 3

Major subjects
Breadth studies W

Major in Genetics
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Ethics and Political Philosophy.
Semester 1
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Chemistry 1
Natural
Environments
Philosophy: The
Big Questions
Semester 2
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Chemistry 2
Data Analysis
Philosophy: The
Great Thinkers
Semester 1
Principles of
Genetics
Biochemistry
and Molecular
Biology
Animal
Structure and
Function
Justice,
Equality and
Human Rights
Semester 2
Genes and
Genomes
Experiments in
Genetics
Techniques in
Molecular
Science
Ethical
Dilemmas in
Life and Society
Semester 1
Evolutionary
Genetics and
Genomics
Genes:
Organisation
and Function
Evolution and
the Human
Condition
Social
Philosophy
Semester 2
Genetic Analysis
Human and
Medical
Genetics
Protein
Structure and
Function
Objectivity and
Value
Year 1
Year 2

Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Year 3

Major subjects
Breadth studies W
Inspired to forge a career in research

I am inspired by the scientist Professor Dorothy Hill, a geologist
and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science.

Like me, Professor Hill chose geology as an elective at university, a
decision that she turned into an incredible career.
Once I finish my degree I hope to continue in geological research by
undertaking a PhD.
Simone de Morton
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Major in Geology
E Graduates who complete this major will be eligible for entry to a professional Master of Engineering, subject to meeting grade requirements.
R Australian Food Statistics 200910, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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Science majors
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
The major in Geography provides you
with the opportunity to study how
the world works. Your understanding
of geomorphology, fluvial dynamics,
climate change, coastal processes,
biodiversity and palaeo-ecology will
equip you with knowledge and skills
to conserve landscapes and contribute
to the development of sustainable
environmental practices.
Bachelor of Arts.

Major in Geography
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Creative Writing.
Semester 1
Famine in the
Modern World
Natural
Environments
The Global
Environment
Creative
Writing: Ideas
and Practice
Semester 2
Biology of
Australian Flora
and Fauna
Mapping
Environments
Understanding
Planet Earth
Law in Society
Semester 1
Understanding
Global
Landforms
Applications
of GIS
Blue Planet:
Intro to Marine
Environments
Poetry
Semester 2
Geography and
Biodiversity of
Landscapes
Environmental
Change Field
Class
Ecology
Short Fiction
Semester 1
Geographical
Thought
Global Climate
Change in
Context
Coastal
Landforms and
Processes
Writing for
Theatre
Semester 2
Fluvial
Geomorphology
The Disaster
Resilient City
Applied Ecology
Writing for
Screen
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Major subjects
GEOLOGY
GEOMATICSE
Geology concerns the solid earth, in

particular the rocks and their constituent
minerals and fossils. Through fieldbased and classroom activities, you will
learn how to interpret the world around
you and unlock the secrets of earths
amazing history. A major in geology
will provide you with the opportunity to
explore a range of careers in teaching,
research, environmental assessment and
remediation, the minerals and petroleum
industries or government agencies.
Geomatic engineering is the study

of the science and technology of
3D measurement, mapping and
visualisation. Geomatics is about
spatial information capturing,
analysing, managing and presenting it.
Spatial information is an essential and
indispensible part of any economys
infrastructure. Geomatics lies behind
storm predictions, search and rescue
efforts, Google Earth, GPS and 3D
computer visualisations. It is one of
the fastest growing IT industries in the
world today. This major leads to the
Master of Engineering (Geomatics).
For more information see pages 22 and 24.
INFORMATICS
Informatics is about using computers
to work with digital information. It is
the study of tools and technologies
to solve problems in all types of
settings, such as finance, economics,
journalism, biology, health, engineering
and communication. In this major
you will design web pages, build web
applications with a simple and powerful
programming language and work with
sophisticated graphics-processing
packages to solve practical informationbased problems.
This major is a pathway to a range of
graduate courses, including the Master
of Information Systems.
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Breadth studies W
HUMAN STRUCTURE AND

FUNCTION
MARINE BIOLOGY
You will gain specialised knowledge and
experience in marine biological systems
as well as a strong understanding of
the application of ecological principles
and environmental management
strategies. Breadth of knowledge
is developed across a range of
disciplines, from biological sciences
like botany and zoology to the physical
sciences of chemistry, geography and
oceanography.

Major in Informatics
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Semester 1
Foundations of
Computing
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Chemistry 1
Managing and
Leading
Organisations
Semester 2
Foundations of
Algorithms
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Chemistry 2
Introductory
Microeconomics
Semester 1
Foundations of
Informatics
Principles of
Genetics
Reactions and
Synthesis
Managing
Operations
Semester 2
Database
Systems
Genes and
Genomes
Experiments in
Genetics
Introductory
Macroeconomics
Semester 1
Web Information Usability

Technologies
Engineering
Evolutionary
Genetics and
Genomics
Managing
Entrepreneurship
and Innovation
Semester 2
IT Project
Human and
Medical
Genetics
Managing the
Multinational
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Information
Management
Techniques

Major subjects
Breadth studies W
From black holes, thermodynamics,

electricity and magnetism, to acoustics
and aerodynamics, mathematical
physics has helped answer many of
the big questions about our world.
Inspired by physics, and incorporating
mathematical methods and rigour, this
major combines knowledge principally
from physics and mathematics to
provide you with the necessary tools
to gain a deep understanding of the
physical world.

Major in Mathematical Physics
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting.
Semester 1
Accelerated
Mathematics 1
Physics 1
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Accounting
Reports and
Analysis
Semester 2
Accelerated
Mathematics 2
Physics 2:
Physical
Science and
Technology
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Accounting
Transactions
and Analysis
Semester 1
Vector Calculus
Quantum
Mechanics
and Special
Relativity
Thermal and
Classical
Physics
Finance 1
MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS
Semester 2
Group Theory
and Linear
Algebra
Group Theory
Electromagneand Linear
tism and Optics
Algebra
The Mathematics and Statistics major

provides you with deep knowledge
in pure mathematics, applied
mathematics, operations research/
discrete mathematics, or statistics/
stochastic processes. These are
powerful tools for understanding
science, the world of economics
and finance, and the study of human
behaviour in psychology, linguistics and
the social sciences.
Semester 1
Quantum
Physics
Complex
Analysis
Numerical and
Symbolic
Mathematics
Intermediate
Financial
Accounting
Semester 2
Statistical
Physics
Metric and
Hilbert Spaces
Partial
Differential
Equations
Business
Reporting
Systems
MECHANICAL SYSTEMSE
Mechanical engineering involves
understanding the design, construction,
operation and maintenance of
machines in fact, practically anything
with moving parts. Mechanical engineers
focus on turning energy into power
and motion. They develop and design
new products such as mobile phones,
gaming consoles, computers, cars
and aircraft, as well as products
that generate energy or control
pollution. This major leads to the
Master of Engineering (Mechanical or
Mechatronics).
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Major subjects
Business
Finance
Breadth studies W

Major in Mechanical Systems
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Spanish.
Semester 1
Engineering
Systems
Design 1
Calculus 2
Physics 1
Spanish 1
Semester 2
Engineering
Systems
Design 2
Linear Algebra
Physics 2:
Physical
Science and
Technology
Spanish 2
Semester 1
Engineering
Computation
Engineering
Mathematics
Probability for
Statistics
Spanish 3
Semester 2
Foundations
of Electrical
Networks
Engineering
Mechanics
Discrete Maths
and Operations
Research
Europe:
Narrating the
Nation
Semester 1
Fluid Mechanics
and Thermodynamics
Mechanics and
Materials
Mechanical
Dynamics
Hispanic
Cultural Studies
Semester 2
Mechanical
Design
Electromagnetism and Optics
Laboratory
Work
Business in the
Global Economy
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Major subjects
Breadth studies W
E Graduates who complete this major will be eligible for entry to a professional Master of Engineering, subject to meeting grade requirements.
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Science majors
MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
MICROBIOLOGY, INFECTION
AND IMMUNOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
PLANT SCIENCE
NEUROSCIENCE
PATHOLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY
PHYSICS
This major focuses on the study of
nature at its most fundamental level to
help you understand the big questions.
You will learn about matter and energy,
as well as their interactions, which occur
on all scales from the particles inside
the atomic nucleus to the forces that
give rise to the structure of the universe.
ZOOLOGY
This major will introduce you to the
complexities of animal systems by
integrating knowledge from the biology
of cells with the behaviour of whole
organisms. You will take a sequence of
specialist subjects as well as integrated
subjects from a wide range of biological
disciplines. Practical experience in
zoological research provides you with
valuable skills for the workplace.
Plant Science is the study of

macroscopic and microscopic land,
marine and freshwater plants. Plants
are the primary producer organisms of
the worlds ecosystem upon which all
other life is dependent. You will gain
a comprehensive knowledge of plant
biology, from cells and molecules to
evolution and the environment.
My degree opened
doors
PSYCHOLOGY
My degree kept a lot
This major helps develop basic

knowledge of psychological concepts
and theories in the areas of biological
bases of behaviour, cognitive
psychology, developmental psychology,
sensation and perception, and social
psychology, while developing skills in
research methodology and data analysis.
Psychology is available as a major in the
Bachelor of Arts and as a sequence in
the Bachelor of Commerce.
of doors open for me.

The early subjects gave
me an introduction to
programming, while the
later subjects got me out
there learning tangible skills
in a real-world context.
Sam Stewart
Information Security,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Bachelor of Science 2011
Major in Informatics

Major in Zoology
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Communication and Evidence.
Semester 1
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Chemistry 1
Famine in the
Modern World
Creative
Writing: Ideas
and Practice
Semester 2
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Chemistry 2
Biology of
Australian Flora
and Fauna
Japanese 1A
Semester 1
Animal
Structure and
Function
Principles of
Genetics
Australian
Wildlife Biology
Critical
Thinking with
Data
Semester 2
Comparative
Animal
Physiology
Ecology
Data Analysis 1
Introduction to
Climate Change
Semester 1
Experimental
Marine Biology
Ecology in
Changing
Environments
Experimental
Behavioural
Zoology
Communicating
Science and
Technology
Semester 2
Field Biology
of Australian
Wildlife
Applied Ecology Reproduction
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Major subjects
Media Futures
and New
Technologies
Breadth studies W
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Science
careerheading
outcomes
Science career outcomes

At Melbourne, the scientific thought process is every
bit as important as knowledge gained. In a world that
is rapidly changing, the range of skills gained from
studying science equips you for an astonishing array of
workplaces and industries.
DID YOU KNOW?

The average annual salary for
geologists and geophysicists is
around $87 000, well above the
national average.
Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations, 2012
The balance of discipline focus and

curriculum breadth in the Bachelor of
Science ensures that you will develop
the full range of skills sought by
national and international employers
problem solving, logical thinking,
analysis, creative thinking, numeracy,
communication and teamwork. This is
the advantage of Melbourne graduates
over those of other institutions.
To get the best out of your science
degree and prepare for a career in
science, you should consider subjects
that will complement your major studies.
For example, combining mathematics
with earth sciences will enable you
to apply analytical skills to complex
models. This will increase the range of
graduate study options available to you.
Use your breadth component to explore
some business studies or science
communication subjects.
A BROAD RANGE OF
OPPORTUNITIES
While more than half of Melbournes
Bachelor of Science graduates go on
to complete further study, there are
also career opportunities in a number
of different industries including pure or
applied scientific research, business,
science communication and promotion,
and education.
IT Systems analyst, medical

imaging, data analyst,
bioinformatician, IT consultant,
spatial analyst, web developer,
software engineer
Business Business analyst, equities

analyst, banker, natural resource
manager, risk manager, industrial
consultant, market researcher
Creative industries Science

journalist (TV, print, radio, online),
science communicator, museum
curator, public relations officer
Law Patent attorney, intellectual

property lawyer, commercialisation
agent.

Science graduatesQ include:
Science industry Industrial

chemist, geologist, biotechnologist,
mathematician, physicist, geneticist,
agronomist, engineer
Research Research or industrial

scientist in any of the disciplines
studied during the course
Education Science teacher or

coordinator, university academic,
museum education programs
coordinator, education consultant
Government policy and

administration Policy adviser,
graduate program positions in
various government departments
Q Many careers will require further study at

graduate level.
WORKING ABROAD
As a qualification in a global discipline,
the Bachelor of Science degree allows
graduates to work, study and travel all
over the world. Melbourne researchers
collaborate with research laboratories
in countries such as the US, Germany,
Japan, the UK and China.
Through our study abroad and
exchange programs, you have the
option to begin an international career
while studying your undergraduate
degree. Melbourne has partnerships
with some of the stars of international
science, enabling you to contribute
overseas as well as locally.
Flexibility and opportunity

I came to Melbourne because the University is well recognised as
the best in Australia for study and research. I get the opportunity to
choose subjects from different areas before deciding which area I
want to major in. This flexibility increases my capability to address
any given problem in the future.
Don Nadeesha Tilakumara
Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Agriculture
The Bachelor of Agriculture integrates the scientific,
environmental, economic and social considerations
involved in managing systems for the sustainable
production of food and fibre.
QUICK FACTS
Duration
3 years full time
Campus
Parkville and Dookie
First and second year are completed
at the Parkville campus, with the
exception of the subjects: Data and
Decisions, and Sustainable Food
Systems. These subjects are offered
in flexible delivery mode, including a
residential component at the Dookie
campus. Third-year studies are
completed in flexible delivery mode
at Dookie.
Contact hours (first year)W
Semester 1: Approximately 22
hours per week
hours per week
Fee type
restrictions.
W Based on full-time study load.
MORE INFO
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The worlds population is anticipated
to grow to a massive 11.4 billion by
the mid 2060s. With a Bachelor of
Agriculture, you can help achieve and
sustain the enormous harvest required
to feed the world in a variable climate.
Graduates with an understanding of
the agricultural sector and the factors
influencing and challenging it are in
high demand with two jobs for each
agriculture graduate in the sector and
more than half of these located in
capital cities.
If you select our innovative new
major in Production Animal Health,T
developed by the Faculty of Veterinary
Science in consultation with industry,
you will also learn the skills required for
a career in the animal health sector.
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unimelb.edu.au
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Your agriculture expertise will

be in high demand there are
two jobs in the sector for each
agriculture graduate,E with
more than half of these located
in capital cities.R
Dookie campus celebrated its

125th anniversary in 2011.
E Graduate Completions in Agriculture

and Related Degrees from Australian
Universities, 2008
R Derived from modelling by Econtech,
Australias Farm Dependent Economy
Report, 2005 and ABARE, Australian
Commodity Statistics, 2008
Third year
A key focus of the Bachelor of

Agriculture is to develop your ability
to critically evaluate options and apply
decision-making skills to support longterm sustainable agricultural practice.
In third year, you will advance your

expertise in the sustainable production
of food and fibre, and develop your own
specialist industry project.
WHAT DO I STUDY?
Bachelor of Agriculture with

a major in Production Animal
HealthT
First year
In first year, you will be introduced
to the basic scientific concepts
associated with agricultural production
including chemistry, biology, genetics,
climate change, water resources and
environmental impacts.
Second year
Entry requirements
DID YOU KNOW?
In second year, the emphasis is on

agricultural production systems and
their interaction with the social and
natural environment. You will develop an
understanding of current issues facing
the industry such as water management,
agricultural and resource economics and
sustainable food production.
In this major you will learn about the

factors that determine animal health in
production systems and the economics
of maximising production. During
the three years you will cover topics
such as assessment of animal health,
nutrition, welfare, epidemiology and
principles of diseases, and food safety,
ultimately leading to an understanding
of the best management practices to
ensure optimal health and productivity.
HONOURS
If you choose to undertake the fourth
(honours) year, you will devise a
research project in close collaboration
with your lecturers and industry
advisers. You will develop knowledge
of research methods and experiment
Make a real difference and help humanity to achieve and sustain the enormous harvest required to feed 11.4 billion
mouths by the mid 2060s.
Benefit from our industry networks employers regularly approach the Melbourne School of Land and Environment
seeking students, even before graduation.
Participate in international industry placements. Recent students have been placed in Thailand, Vietnam and China make
this experience your own!
Access specialist resources at the Parkville and Dookie campuses, which are international centres of excellence in
farming efficiency, energy systems, water management and biodiversity.
Take advantage of generous agriculture scholarships from benefactors, industry groups, government and the University.
CAREER OUTCOMES
design, and skills to communicate

effectively with scientific and
non-scientific audiences.
and Research; and Department of

Sustainability, Environment, Water,
Population and Communities

Agriculture graduatesY include:
Our honours students are working to

make a real difference. Recent and
current projects include investigating
the impact of wind farms in rural
communities, the impact of climate
change on new wheat varieties using
Free Air CO2 Enrichment (FACE)
technology, and reducing methane
production in cattle, sheep and goats.
Animal production and health

Farm management, animal breeding,
animal health, animal nutrition
Crop production Harvesting,

farm management, food processing,
wine production, crop science and
agronomy
Soil and water conservation

Forest work, soil management,
research, environmental work,
salinity project work, catchment
management
Government and policy

International trade and roles
in government including the
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forests; Department of Primary
Industries; Department of Climate
Change and Energy Efficiency;
Department of Sustainability
and Environment; Department
of Innovation, Industry, Science
GRADUATE STUDY
The Bachelor of Agriculture can lead
to a range of graduate coursework
programs including agribusiness,
agricultural science, animal science
and food science. You could also
pursue the Master of Environment, a
tailored program offering 13 specialist
streams. If you select our new major in
Production Animal Health,T you can
also pathway into Melbournes Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine.
Marketing, sales and media

Conference and events
management, sales representation
for agricultural products, journalism,
freelance writing
Education and training

Occupational and environmental
health work, teaching
Finance and banking Graduate

banking positions, management,
rural financial consulting,
agribusiness analysis, agricultural
and resource economics, economics
research.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN BACHELOR OF AGRICULTUREU

Semester 1
Fundamentals
of Chemistry
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Food for a
Healthy Planet
Natural
Environments
Semester 2
Land, Water
and Food
Economy 1
Data and
Decisions
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Introduction to
Climate Change
Semester 1
Comparative
Nutrition and
Digestion
Plant Growth
Processes
Research
Water for
Methods for Life Sustainable
Science
Futures
Semester 2
Applied Animal
Physiology
Sustainable
Food Systems
Soil and Water

Resources
Industry Project
Livestock
Production
Systems
Innovation,
Plant Health and Change and
Improvement
Knowledge
Transfer
Industry Project
Food and
Crop Production
Water: Global
and ManageIssues Local
ment
Impacts
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 2
Agricultural
and Resource
Economics
Irrigation and
Water
Management
Compulsory subjectsI
T This major is subject to Academic Board approval.
Y Some careers may require further study at graduate level.
U This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be
advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Im developing
knowledge and life
skills
Block subjects at Dookie
campus allow us to put

into practice what we learn
out of textbooks, and field
trips help us understand
the complex processes
discussed in lectures.
My dream job is to be an
independent agricultural
nutritionist.
Kate Hemphill
I Subjects are for the standard program. Production Animal Health subjects are still under
development at the time of printing.
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WHY STUDY AGRICULTURE AT MELBOURNE?
Bachelor of Oral Health

The Bachelor of Oral Health
offers a curriculum reflecting
the latest developments in oral
health for the education of
oral health therapists (dental
hygienists and therapists).
QUICK FACTS
Duration
3 years full time
Part time not available
Campus
Parkville
Contact hours (first year)Q
hours per week
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Self-directed learning skills
The Bachelor of Oral Health teaches

in the areas of oral health science,
social science and health promotion,
preventive and clinical dentistry, and
vocational clinical practice.
Leadership skills
Appreciation of, and sensitivity to,

cultural diversity.
You will develop all the technical skills

required for practice as an oral health
therapist (which includes both dental
hygienist and dental therapist practice).
These include:
Clinical treatment skills

hours per week
Communication and interpersonal

skills
Fee type
Evaluation and advocacy skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills
Respect for intellectual integrity and

scientific truth
Planning and time management

skills
Q Based on full-time study load.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Bachelor of Oral Health is
recognised in all Australian states and
in New Zealand and is accredited by the
Australian Dental Council. Graduates
are registered for practice by the Dental
Board of Australia and are eligible for
membership of the Australian Dental
and Oral Health Therapists Association
and the Dental Hygienists Association
of Australia.
Registration may be granted in some
countries outside Australia, subject to
entry requirements and requirements of
the registering authorities.
MORE INFO
Entry requirements
13 MELB (13 6352)
WHY STUDY ORAL HEALTH AT MELBOURNE?
The curriculum reflects the latest developments in oral health.
The course develops health professional team skills.
The strong research base at the Melbourne Dental School ensures you
will have access to the latest knowledge and expertise. For example,
the revolutionary remineralisation product Recaldent, which replaces
minerals in damaged teeth, was invented at the School by Professor Eric
Reynolds and his research team.
The majority of clinical work is undertaken at the Royal Dental Hospital

of Melbourne, where the Melbourne Dental School is located. This new
building provides access to state-of-the-art facilities. In addition, clinical
experience is enhanced through community clinical placements (rural
and metropolitan).
You have the opportunity to take elective studies (non-credit) interstate

and overseas to extend your expertise in oral health therapy practice.
www.dent.unimelb.edu.au
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CAREER OUTCOMES
EXTRA APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Oral Health graduates

provide dental care in a collaborative and
referral relationship with a dentist and
work as oral health therapists (dental
therapists and hygienists) in the public
and private sectors; in general and
specialist practice; and in oral health
promotion, research and teaching.
Successful applicants will be

required to establish their infectious
or immune status regarding certain
viruses, including Hepatitis B and C
and the Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV), prior to entry into the
Bachelor of Oral Health.
Dental therapists provide dental care for

children and adolescents. They examine
oral and dental conditions, restore and
conserve permanent and deciduous
teeth, perform extractions of deciduous
teeth and remove calculus. Under
recent changes in Victorian codes of
practice, dental therapists are also able
to provide care to adults under certain
circumstances.
Helping remote
communities
I have chosen to study
nutrition and the effects of

oral health in Indigenous
communities in third year.
Well be visiting some
remote communities in the
Northern Territory to study
how nutrition affects the oral
health of residents there.
Dental hygienists provide dental care

for all age groups. They examine and
record the nature and severity of
periodontal conditions, and clean, scale
and root-plane teeth.
Both therapists and hygienists promote
oral health and provide a range of
orthodontic and preventive procedures
including impressions, topical fluoride
applications and fissure sealants. They
also take and interpret radiographs.
Natalie Vlainic
Graduates typically find employment

in private practices, public hospitals
and the health services. Employment
prospects are excellent.
Please note that the Bachelor of Oral
Health is not a pathway to the Doctor of
Dental Surgery. For more information
on studying dentistry, see page 29.
Year 2
Year 3
Before applying, all students are

strongly advised to read the Faculty
of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Sciences document, Infectious
Diseases Policy, available at:
http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/
policies
First aid
Students are required to provide
evidence of holding an appropriate
First Aid Certificate within the
first four weeks of Semester 1 in
their first year. Acceptable first
aid certification is the St John
Ambulance Apply First Aid (Level
Two), Royal Life Saving Senior
First Aid, Metropolitan Ambulance
Service First Aid (Level Two),
Australian Red Cross First Aid
(Level Two), or Australian First Aid
(Level Two).
Police checks
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTHW

Year 1
Acceptance of a place in the

Bachelor of Oral Health indicates
acceptance of this requirement.
Semester 1
Society and Health 1A
Oral Health Sciences 1A
Semester 2
Society and Health 1B
Oral Health Sciences 1B
Semester 1
Health Promotion 2A
Oral Health Sciences 2A
Semester 2
Health Promotion 2B
Oral Health Sciences 2B
Semester 1
Oral Health Therapy Research
Semester 2
Oral Health Practice 3
Oral Health
Practice 1
Oral Health
Practice 2
Compulsory subjects
W This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be
advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
Students are required to obtain a

police check at their own expense
and will be required to obtain
checks annually throughout the
course. Please refer to the policy on
the faculty website:
http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/
policies

www.police.vic.gov.au
Working with Children checks

All students are required to obtain a
clear Working with Children (WWC)
check to complete the clinical
component of their course. Please
refer to the policy on the faculty
website:
www.sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.
au/policies
Registration
All Oral Health students are
required to be registered with
the Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Infectious diseases policy
Engineering
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The Melbourne School of Engineering is the

oldest and highest-ranked engineering and
technology school in Australia.
MORE INFO
13 MELB (13 6352)
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au
www.twitter.com/engunimelb
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/
study/undergraduate/
study-guide-ugrad.pdf
http://themelbourneengineer.
eng.unimelb.edu.au
DID YOU KNOW?
The University of Melbourne is

ranked number 1 in Australia
and 25 in the world for
Engineering and Technology.Q
The Melbourne School of

Engineering is a world leader
in engineering and technology
research, involved in critical
developments including the
bionic eye, nanotechnologybased drug delivery and next
generation internet technology.
Melbourne student Marita

Cheng was recently named
Young Australian of the Year
for her work inspiring girls to
pursue engineering through her
organisation Robogals.
The school offers a generous

range of scholarships to support
you during your studies.
Q Times Higher Education World

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Our distinctive engineering program

recognises the evolving needs of
industry and students, and is accredited
by Engineers Australia.W Our suite of
professional entry masters programs are
the first in Australia to receive European
accreditation, having been awarded the
prestigious EUR-ACE label.
Youll graduate with a bachelors and a

masters degree and enter the engineering
profession at an advanced level with a
professionally recognised qualification
and the ideal combination of technical,
analytical and interpersonal skills.
HOW TO STUDY ENGINEERING

AT MELBOURNE
A major in Bioengineering Systems in

the Bachelor of Biomedicine can lead to
a Master of Engineering (Biomedical).
This pathway into engineering is ideal
if you are looking to complement
your technical skills with biomedical
knowledge and take up a career in
the challenging field of biomedical
engineering.
To become a professionally accredited

engineer, youll complete a three-year
bachelors degree with an engineering
major or sequence, followed by a
two-year Master of Engineering.
Engineering majors are available in the
Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of
Environments and Bachelor of Science,
and a sequence of engineering subjects
is available in the Bachelor of Commerce.
If you select an engineering major or
sequence youll study engineering
foundation subjects from day one of
your first year. These will provide you
with project-based experiences of the
different types of engineering. Youll
then go on to pursue a specialisation in
your second year, which will become
your focus through to the Master of
Engineering.
Engineering through the Bachelor

of Biomedicine
Engineering through the Bachelor

of Science
Engineering through the Bachelor of
Science is the most flexible option,
offering the largest range of engineering
systems majors and subject choices
that lead to the Master of Engineering.
This is the ideal pathway if you want
to study engineering within a wider
scientific context. Majors are available
in Bioengineering Systems, Chemical
Systems, Civil Systems, Electrical
Systems, Geomatics, Mechanical
Systems and Computing and Software
Systems.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
CAREER OUTCOMES
The Master of Engineering is designed

to produce graduate engineers with
outstanding personal and professional
qualities. Graduates will gain technical
expertise, industry exposure,
professional accreditation, and an
insight into the social, environmental
and economic aspects of real-world
engineering problem solving. Graduates
develop communication, teamwork
and project management skills, along
with advanced skills in their chosen
engineering specialisation.
There is currently a critical worldwide

shortage of engineers, and a demand
for new kinds of engineering jobs
to tackle todays environmental and
technological challenges. As such,
qualified engineers are in demand and
command high salaries. Industry is
now seeking graduates with strong
business, technical, analytical and
interpersonal skills.
Students who complete an

undergraduate degree with appropriate
studies in engineering, followed by
the Master of Engineering, will receive
accreditation as a professional engineer.
The Master of Engineering has

also been awarded professional
accreditation by Engineers Australia,W
a signatory to the Washington Accord,
which allows graduates to work as
a professional engineer in 12 of the
worlds leading economies including
the US, UK, Canada and Singapore.
HOW TO STUDY ENGINEERING SCHOOL LEAVERS
Step 1: CHOOSE AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Major in Bioengineering Systems
3 YEARS
Entry requirements for the Master of

Engineering include completion of an
engineering major or sequence through
the Bachelor of Biomedicine, Science,
Commerce or Environments, with an
average grade of 65 per cent in the final
two years.
As an engineering graduate from

Melbourne you will have these diverse
skills. The knowledge you will gain is
highly transferable, making you an ideal
candidate for a career in engineering,
business, government, research and
management. Our engineering graduates
work around the world, building
successful careers with top international
organisations such as SKM, Google,
Boeing, ExxonMobil, Ford, Toshiba,
Kodak, Shell, KPMG and Ericsson.
The Master of Engineering programs

are the first in Australia to be accredited
in Europe under the EUR-ACE label,
meaning graduates can work in
continental Europe.
Bachelor of Science
Majors include:
Bioengineering Systems
Chemical Systems
Civil Systems
Electrical Systems
Geomatics
Mechanical Systems.
Engineering can also be studied through the Bachelor of Commerce or

Bachelor of Environments. For more information, go to:
My career could
help the planet
Step 2: FURTHER STUDY
engineering at Melbourne
gives you a lot of flexibility
in your degree and what
you do afterwards. I think
chemical engineers could
definitely play a part in
helping the planet.
Stephanie Lynch
Bachelor of Science
Major in Chemical Systems
Master of Engineering
2 YEARSE
Studying chemical
Master of Engineering
Streams available:
Biomedical
Biomolecular
Chemical
Civil
Electrical
Environmental
EMPLOYMENT
Geomatics
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Software
Structural.
The major/sequence taken in your undergraduate

degree determines which masters streams you
can complete.
EMPLOYMENT AS A PROFESSIONAL (ACCREDITED) ENGINEER
W Provisional accreditation granted by Engineers Australia in May 2009. Full accreditation will occur
when the first students graduate from the program.
E Students undertaking sequences in Bioengineering Systems and Chemical Systems in the
Bachelor of Commerce will be required to complete a 2.5-year Master of Engineering.
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Engineering
The Master of Engineering is available in

the following specialisations: Biomedical
Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Environmental
Engineering, Geomatics, Mechanical
Engineering, Mechatronics, Software
Engineering and Structural Engineering.
This allows you the freedom to work

as an accredited professional wherever
your travels take you.
Melbourne IT graduates are highly sought after and globally mobile. They are employed
all over the world in software development, IT management, system design and
analysis, business analysis, website development and IT consultancy.
www.msi.unimelb.edu.au/study/undergraduate
HOW TO STUDY IT AT
MELBOURNE
The University offers flexible options to
incorporate IT into your undergraduate
program. You can study a lot of IT, or a
little. You can choose to undertake IT:
As a major in the Bachelor of Science
As breadth subjects within the

Bachelor of Arts, Commerce,
Environments or Music
Through the Diploma in

Informatics, studied alongside
your undergraduate degree in
Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce,
Environments, Music or Science. For
more information about the Diploma
in Informatics see page 26.
All IT students take one first-year

subject, Foundations of Computing,
which provides a grounding in
fundamental programming using a
high-level programming language,
as well as programming for the web,
multimedia and visualisation.
IT THROUGH THE BACHELOR

OF SCIENCE
The three IT majors in the Bachelor of
Science provide outstanding pathways
to professional graduate study and to a
career in IT.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Choosing a career in IT means entering a
growth industry where graduates are in
high demand locally and internationally.
The supply of qualified IT graduates has
been unable to keep pace with strong
industry demand and the critical IT skills
shortage is intensifying.
DID YOU KNOW?
The University of Melbourne is

ranked number 1 in Australia
and 25 in the world for
Engineering and Technology.Q
Melbourne is Australia's most

exciting technology hub,
home to leading teachers
and researchers conducting
pioneering work in areas such
as broadband applications, the
green internet and human
computer interaction.
Our joint research partnership

with IBM will see us become
home to the worlds greenest
supercomputer, the IBM Blue
Gene/Q, which will also be one
of the fastest in Australia.
IT specialists are needed to fill an

increasing number of roles in areas
such as bioinformatics and data
analysis. IT is also crucial for careers in
business and finance, media, science
and medicine, government, fashion,
architecture and design.
Our IT graduates work for leading global
firms such as Google, IBM, Microsoft,
KPMG, Accenture and Ernst & Young.
Others are owners and directors of their
own start-up companies.
Depending on their course of study,
graduates completing an IT major may
be eligible for professional membership
of the Australian Computer Society
and/or international membership of the
Association of Information Systems.
Q Times Higher Education World

SAMPLE COURSE PLAN BACHELOR OF SCIENCEW

Major in Computing and Software Systems
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Marketing.

This major is designed for technically
focused students who want to develop
professional capabilities in programming
and software development.
Geomatics
Geomatics is a rapidly growing IT
profession. You will learn techniques
to measure, represent, analyse and
manage spatial data related to the
natural world and the built environment.
Informatics
Informatics teaches you tools and
technologies to solve informationrelated problems in a range of
application areas including health,
finance and economics, biology,
engineering and communications.
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Semester 1
Foundations of
Computing
Calculus 1
The Global
Environment
Principles of
Marketing
Semester 2
Foundations of
Algorithms
Linear Algebra
Understanding
Planet Earth
Business in the
Global Economy
Semester 1
Design of
Algorithms
Earth
Composition,
Minerals and
Magmas
Structural and
Metamorphic
Geology
Global Marketing
Semester 2
Object Oriented
Software
Development
Database
Systems
Field Mapping
and Sedimentary Geology
Strategic
Marketing
Semester 1
Software
Modelling and
Design
Declarative
Programming
Tectonics and
Geodynamics
Product
Management
Semester 2
IT Project
Artificial
Intelligence
Sedimentary
Geology
Advertising and
Promotions
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Major subjects
Breadth studies E
W This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be
advised of subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment..
E This sample course plan includes six breadth studies subjects. One or two of these subjects can
be taken as an elective within your discipline..
Psychology
If you like the idea of working with people and are interested in how they think, feel
and behave, a career in psychology is a great choice.
HOW TO STUDY PSYCHOLOGY

AT MELBOURNE
FURTHER STUDY IN
PSYCHOLOGY
At Melbourne, psychology is studied

either as an accredited sequence
through the Bachelor of Arts, Science
or Commerce, or as individual breadth
subjects. The option to study psychology
in conjunction with other undergraduate
subjects gives you the opportunity to
broaden your subject selection, expertise
and possible career outcomes.
In order to register as a psychologist in

Australia, you must complete the fouryear accredited undergraduate honours
sequence in psychology followed by
at least two years of professionallyaccredited training at masters level, or
two years of supervised practice with a
registered psychologist.
MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
If you wish to major in Psychology
you need to complete an Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council
(APAC) accredited sequence of 125
credit points of study through the
Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce.
The Psychology major develops a wide
understanding of psychology, with a
sequential development of knowledge
through the study of advanced subjects
in third year. You can also choose to
complete a Psychology major that is not
APAC accredited.
FOURTH YEAR OR HONOURS

IN PSYCHOLOGY
If you would like to register as a
psychologist in Australia you must
complete a four-year accredited
sequence in psychology. The fourth
year can be undertaken through an
Arts or Science honours degree, or the
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology,
all of which are accredited by the
Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (APAC). The fourth-year program
helps you acquire the knowledge, skills
and research necessary to achieve
excellence in psychology.
Application to the honours program
is open to graduates of the Bachelor
of Arts or Bachelor of Science (or
equivalent) with an APAC-accredited
three-year sequence in psychology (or
equivalent). Entry to the Postgraduate
Diploma in Psychology is open to
graduates with a bachelors degree that
includes an APAC-accredited three-year
sequence in psychology (or equivalent).
The APAC-accredited sequence may not
be possible in all Commerce streams.
www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/
courses/undergraduate
CAREER OUTCOMES
The Master of Psychology is a two-year

program that provides graduates with
the skills to work as professional clinical
psychologists or neuropsychologists.
Graduates are eligible for membership
of the College of the Australian
Psychological Society. We also offer
a combined Master of Psychology/
PhD program for students interested
in academic careers, as well as
professional training.
The Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council, the accrediting authority for
psychology courses taught in Australia,
provides professional recognition for
the undergraduate sequence, honours/
postgraduate diplomas and graduate
degrees. These qualifications are also
well regarded internationally.
Psychology graduates are equipped

with skills that open up a wide range
of potential career pathways and
opportunities. Graduates who pursue an
honours year followed by a professional
or research graduate degree find
employment in areas such as:
Clinical psychology
Community services
Counselling
Educational and developmental

psychology
Forensic psychology
Neuropsychology
Organisational psychology
Sports psychology.
Combined with further professional

training, the skills you gain can also
be applied across a range of careers
and professions, including teaching,
marketing, human resources,
journalism, market research and policy
development.

Major in Psychology
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Criminology.
Semester 1
Mind, Brain and

Behaviour 1
Chemistry 1
Biology of Cells
and Organisms
Understanding
Society
Semester 2
Mind, Brain and

Behaviour 2
Chemistry 2
Genetics and
the Evolution
of Life
Law in Society
Semester 1
Biological
Psychology
Developmental
Psychology
Reactions and
Synthesis
From Graffiti to
Terrorism
Semester 2
Cognitive
Psychology
Personality and
Social
Psychology
Structure and
Properties
Comparative
Criminology
Semester 1
Research
Methods for
Human Inquiry
Advanced
Studies of
Human
Cognition
Reactivity and
Mechanism
Organisational
Behaviour
Semester 2
Psychological
Sciences:
Theory and
Practice
The Psychopathology of
Everyday Life
Specialised
Topics in
Chemistry A
Human
Resource
Management
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Major subjects
Breadth studies W
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be
advised of subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W This sample course plan includes six breadth studies subjects. One or two of these subjects can
be taken as an elective within your discipline.
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Psychology
www.psych.unimelb.edu.au/courses/undergraduate
Concurrent diplomas
Concurrent diplomas offer you another way to follow your passion,
and earn an additional qualification alongside your degree.
Our diplomas give you many flexible
options. You can study a diploma
alongside your undergraduate degree
and add a further year of study. Or you
can cross-credit some of the subjects
in your undergraduate degree to
your diploma, and take a fast track to
completion (potentially completing the
diploma in the same time it takes to
complete the undergraduate degree).
DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICAL
SCIENCES
U21 DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL

ISSUES
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences

enables you to gain a mathematics
qualification while completing an
undergraduate degree.
The U21 Diploma in Global Issues is

ideal for students who are considering
careers that require an international
perspective.
DIPLOMA IN INFORMATICS
Available to:
The Diploma in Informatics will provide

you with a range of IT tools and
technologies that employers are looking
for. It is designed to complement
your core studies with fundamental
programming skills. The diploma is
accredited by the Australian Computer
Society.
Available to:
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
Commerce, Environments, Music and
Science (unless majoring in Computing
and Software Systems or Informatics).Q
Prerequisites
There are no additional prerequisite
requirements once you are enrolled in
your undergraduate degree.
www.msi.unimelb.edu.au/study/
undergraduate/concurrentdiplomas
DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGES
Languages available: Ancient Greek,
Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,
Latin, Russian and Spanish.
Domestic students may be eligible
to receive the final 50 points of the
diploma HECS-free.
Available to:
Science.
Prerequisites
There are no additional entry
requirements once you are enrolled in
your undergraduate degree.
www.languages.unimelb.edu.au
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Domestic students may be eligible

to receive the final 50 points of the
diploma HECS-free.

Science.W
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3/4 Mathematical Methods or
equivalent.
www.studentcentre.unimelb.edu.
au/eastern/course_information/
concurrent_diplomas#math
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC
(PRACTICAL)
The Diploma in Music provides you
with the opportunity to engage in
individual instrumental or vocal tuition.
It is specially designed for students
who are interested in complementing
their bachelors degree with advanced
musical study.
Available to:
Commerce, Environments and Science.
Prerequisites
Entry is by audition, usually held in early
February.
www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.
au/dipmusprac
Available to:
Students enrolled in an undergraduate
degree at the University of
Melbourne.E
www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/
outgoing/u21/gip
Prerequisites
You must have completed at least
100 points of study at the time of
applying, and obtained a weighted
Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least
H2B (70 per cent) across all subjects
completed in your bachelors degree.
Q Bachelor of Biomedicine students cannot
complete the diploma and the degree within
the standard structure and timeframe.
Consult your student adviser.
W Bachelor of Science students who complete
a major in Mathematics and Statistics or
Mathematical Physics are not permitted
to complete a Diploma in Mathematical
Sciences.
E This course is not registered on the
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and
Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
and cannot be offered to international
students who require a student visa to study
in Australia.

The Chancellors Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for very highachieving students. As a Chancellors Scholar, you are guaranteed a place
in the graduate program of your choice, and participate in a program of
enrichment activities during your undergraduate studies.
www.chancellorscholars.unimelb.edu.au
You can study the Bachelor of
Biomedicine (Chancellors Scholars
Program) or the Bachelor of Science
(Chancellors Scholars Program).
BENEFITS
Scholarships
Domestic students will receive a

Melbourne National Scholarship,
including:
- A HECS-exempt Commonwealth
Supported Place (CSP), and
- An annual allowance of $5000

(for Victorian students), or
- An annual allowance of $10 000

and one return flight home
(for interstate students).
I nternational students will be

considered for International
Undergraduate Scholarships,
ranging from full fee remission to
$10 000 fee remission.
Melbourne Global Scholars Award

A $2500 grant to support an approved
study abroad or exchange program
during your undergraduate degree.Q
An internship or research
opportunity
Academic enhancement
opportunities
DID YOU KNOW?

The University offers a wide range
of other scholarships and bursaries.
See page 35 for more information.
A guaranteed place in the

graduate program of your choice
Chancellors Scholars offered a
(CSP) will be guaranteed a CSP in the
professional entry masters (coursework)
degree of their choice,W subject to
meeting course prerequisites.
Chancellors Scholars offered
an international fee place will be
guaranteed an international fee place
in the professional entry masters
(coursework) degree of their choice,W
subject to meeting course prerequisites.
This guarantee includes the Universitys
flagship graduate degrees such as
the Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
(Law), Doctor of Dental Surgery,
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor
of Optometry and the Master of
Architecture.
No minimum GPA is required in your
undergraduate degree, however
you may be required to meet course
prerequisites and other requirements for
specific courses, such as an interview.
SELECTION CRITERIA
You must complete an Australian Year
12 or the IB in Australia in 2012 or 2013
(you must either enrol immediately or
be granted a deferral by the University
in the year following Year 12).
If you achieve an ATAR/notional ATAR
of 99.90 or above and satisfy the
undergraduate course prerequisites,
you will be guaranteed a place in the
Chancellors Scholars Program of your
choice (Bachelor of Music applicants
must meet the extra requirements).
Students with an ATAR below 99.90 may
be considered, depending on demand.
Q Subject to exchange availability. Students must achieve a 65 per cent Grade Point Average during their
university studies to qualify.
W Some exclusions apply. For a list of applicable courses, go to: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
chancellors-scholars
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Graduate study
Completing a graduate qualification after your bachelors degree will set you up to
become a leader in your field, and open up a wide range of career opportunities and
increased earning potential.
The University of Melbourne offers
professional qualifications at masters
level through our prestigious graduate
schools. Our graduate programs
offer intensive, focused study and
professional knowledge making
you job ready and preparing you for
professional employment in Australia
and abroad.
Designed with the needs of
internationally mobile graduates in
mind, these qualifications are endorsed
by the Australian Government as
pathways to professional employment in
Australia. Many are also recognised by
professional bodies around the world.
On graduation, youll be awarded
a masters qualification in your
chosen field. This is a higher level
of qualification than you would gain
studying a double or combined
undergraduate bachelors degree at
another university.
GRADUATE STUDY IN
SCIENCES AND
HEALTH SCIENCES
The Bachelor of Biomedicine and the
Bachelor of Science provide ideal
pathways to a range of graduate
programs.
DID YOU KNOW?
People with graduate

qualifications are more likely
to enter professional and
managerial positions than those
with bachelors degrees only.
They also earn an average of
$21 200 more per annum
than their bachelors-qualified
colleagues.Q
Graduate Access Melbourne

can increase your chances
of getting into a graduate
coursework degree and
assist you in securing a
Commonwealth Supported
Place. You may also be
considered for a bursary.
Most graduate professional entry

degrees offer Commonwealth
Supported Places and Australian and
international fee places. For more
information visit:
www.coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
A selection of the degrees available is
included on the following pages.
www.gradaccess.unimelb.
edu.au
Q Beyond Graduation 2010, Graduate
Careers Australia
GUARANTEED ENTRY INTO GRADUATE DEGREESW

Would you like to begin your undergraduate degree at Melbourne with the security of knowing a graduate place is
reserved for you when you graduate?
If you achieve an ATAR /notional ATAR of 99.90 and above you will be guaranteed a place in the graduate degree
of your choice (subject to meeting the prerequisites of the graduate degree) upon completion of your undergraduate
course. The guarantee applies to our professional entry masters degrees, including the Universitys flagship graduate
degrees such as the Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor (Law), Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine and the Master of Architecture.E No minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is required in the
undergraduate degree. You will also be eligible to enrol in our Chancellors Scholars Program for your undergraduate
study see page 27.
If you achieve an ATAR/notional ATAR of 96.00 to 99.85 you will be guaranteed a place in a range of professional
entry masters qualifications (subject to meeting the prerequisites), as long as you achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA)
of 65 per cent or higher in your undergraduate degree.E
If you achieve an ATAR below 96.00 you may be eligible for a range of other guarantees. To see all your options, go to:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry
W The guaranteed entry pathways above are available to domestic and international students who complete an Australian Year 12 or
the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Australia in 2012 or 2013. Eligible students must enrol in a University of Melbourne
undergraduate degree immediately following Year 12, or be granted a deferral by the University.
E Some exclusions apply. See www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry for the list of applicable courses.
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DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY

Your career
4 years full time

A masters-level degree that prepares graduates to work as
general dental practitioners.
DOCTOR OF
DENTAL
SURGERY
An undergraduate degree with the completion, at secondyear level (or equivalent), in each of anatomy, physiology
and biochemistry (must have been completed within the
last 10 years); and
Completion of the Graduate Medical School Admission Test
(GAMSAT), or one of the following in place of the GAMSAT
(for international students residing outside of Australia):
MCAT, US DAT, Canadian DAT, UK GAMSAT or BMAT.
Stage 2: Graduate
BACHELORS
DEGREE
Continue on with
graduate studies
Biomedicine
Science
Stage 1: Undergraduate
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
YEAR 7
www.dent.unimelb.edu.au
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
Your career
4 years full time

Prepares you for the full range of clinical practice and research,
and provides bioscience teaching in world-class research areas
featuring early clinical contact.
DOCTOR OF
MEDICINE
Entry requirements
Stage 2: Graduate
An undergraduate degree with the completion, at secondyear level (or equivalent), in each of anatomy, physiology
and biochemistry (must have been completed within the
last 10 years); and
Completion of the GAMSAT or MCAT (for international

students residing outside of Australia); and
Satisfactory performance in multi-mini interview (MMI).
Continue on with
graduate studies
BACHELORS
DEGREE
Biomedicine
Science
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
YEAR 7
www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au
DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
4 years full time
Your career
This degree is the international standard for entry into optometric

practice and the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
DOCTOR OF
OPTOMETRY
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent); and
A second or third-year subject (or equivalent) in anatomy or

cell biology; and
Two additional subjects at second or third-year level (or

equivalent) from one or more relevant biological science
disciplines; and
Completion of the GAMSAT, MCAT or OAT; and
A personal statement.
Stage 2: Graduate
BACHELORS
DEGREE
Continue on with
graduate studies
Biomedicine
Science
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
YEAR 7
www.graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/programs/optometry
Part-time study is not available to most international students due to visa restrictions.
Entry requirements listed are a guide only and may be subject to change. Students must also meet English language requirements.
Required grades listed are equivalent to a University of Melbourne percentage.
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Graduate study
Entry requirements
DOCTOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Your career
3 years full time

Australias first three-year entry-to-practice graduate masterslevel program in physiotherapy combining theoretical and
practical skills necessary to assess and treat disorders of
human movement.
DOCTOR OF
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Stage 2: Graduate
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, completed

within the last 10 years; and
Successful completion of prerequisite tertiary subjects

in human anatomy and human physiology (one of each)
completed within the last 10 years; and
Multi-mini interview (MMI).
BACHELORS
DEGREE
Biomedicine
Science
Continue on with
graduate studies
Or any undergraduate
degree with completion
of prerequisite subjects
in human physiology and
anatomy
YEAR 1
www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
Your career
4 years full time

3 years for students with a major in Animal Health and
Disease (Veterinary Bioscience specialisation) from the
University of Melbourne
DOCTOR OF
VETERINARY
MEDICINE
The DVM is aligned with European and North American

models, and provides students with an outstanding and
distinctive experience.
Stage 2: Graduate
Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Animal

Health and Disease (Veterinary Bioscience specialisation)
at the University of Melbourne; or
A science degree from another institution including at least
one semester of study in both general/cellular biology and
biochemistry.
BACHELORS
DEGREE
Continue on with
graduate studies
Biomedicine
Science
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
YEAR 7
www.vet.unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne was my first choice

The University of Melbourne was my first choice (to pursue
my masters) because the qualification enables registration as a

Registered Nurse Div 1 at completion, the course is a manageable
length and the University of Melbourne has prestige associated
with it.
Paul Leonard
Master of Nursing Science
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Your career
MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE

2 years full time
Part time available
Prepares graduates for professional practice as registered
nurses.
Stage 2: Graduate
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in any discipline (completed

within 10 years of application), or equivalent; and
Students without a grounding in human anatomy can

complete a subject in human biology such as Human
Anatomy for Nursing Students (online).
www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
Continue on with
graduate studies
BACHELORS DEGREE
Any undergraduate degree
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
YEAR 4
Your career
2 years full time

Part time available
MASTER
OF SOCIAL
WORK
Prepares you for professional practice in a diverse range of

social work contexts.
Stage 2: Graduate
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree; and
At least 40 hours (voluntary or paid) of documented

relevant work experience; and
A personal statement; and
A professional referee report.

www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au
YEAR 5
Continue on with
graduate studies
BACHELORS DEGREE
Any undergraduate degree
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
Your career
MASTER OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY
MASTER
OF SPEECH
PATHOLOGY
2 years full time

Provides comprehensive training in all aspects of speech
pathology for entry to the profession, including auditory
and acoustic phonetics, linguistics, speech and language
disorders, clinical practice and processes.
Stage 2: Graduate
Continue on with
graduate studies
BACHELORS DEGREE
Entry requirements
A
rts (with a major in
linguistics, psychology or
another relevant discipline)
Biomedicine
Science
An undergraduate degree in a science or health-related

discipline.
www.medoto.unimelb.edu.au
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
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studyheading
MASTER OF
NURSING
SCIENCE
MASTER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF FOOD SCIENCE
2 years full time

Part time available
2 years full time

Part time available
Provides excellent preparation for a

career in the biotechnology industries.
Explore food chemistry, microbiology,

food processing and food quality and
safety at an advanced level.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with a

major in Life Science or Chemistry
and at least 65% average in the
major (or equivalent) with an
appropriate sequence of genetics
or biochemistry-related subjects (or
equivalent) to second-year level.
www.graduate.science.unimelb.
edu.au/programs/biotech
Entry requirements
An honours degree or equivalent; or

minimum weighted average of 65%;
or
MASTER OF CLINICAL
AUDIOLOGY
A graduate certificate or diploma

with a minimum weighted average
of 65%
A curriculum vitae/rsum, two
academic referee reports and
a personal statement of up to
500 words.
Provides comprehensive training in

clinical audiology in preparation for
clinical practice.
MASTER OF FOREST
ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE
Entry requirements
2 years full time

Part time available
An undergraduate degree in a
science or health-related discipline.
www.medoto.unimelb.edu.au
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
23 years full time
Part time available
An accredited qualification for
professional practice as an engineer.
Explore biological, economic, social and

environmental factors shaping forest
and natural resource management
enterprises.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree
in Biomedicine, Commerce,
Environments or Science with a
relevant engineering systems major
or sequence and weighted average
of 65% in the final two years; or
An undergraduate degree in any
discipline with at least a 65%
average in the final two years, plus
successful completion of relevant
science or mathematical subjects.
2 years full time

Part time available
Genetic counsellors provide information
about genetic conditions to enable
individuals and families to make
informed decisions and choices about
reproduction.
Entry requirements

genetics subject at second-year
level; and
A personal statement of 1000 words.
Consideration is given to any work

experience (paid or voluntary) relevant
to the field of genetic counselling.
www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au
www.land-environment.unimelb.
edu.au/foodscience
2 years full time

MASTER OF GENETIC
COUNSELLING
An undergraduate degree in a
cognate discipline with at least
65% average in the final year, or
equivalent; or
area including at least 25 points in
one or more of chemistry, biology,
mathematics or statistics, or
equivalent, and with at least a 65%
average in the final year; or
MASTER OF INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
200-point program: 2 years full time
150-point program: 1.5 years full time
100-point program: 1 year full time
Part time available
The premier degree for future digital
business leaders professionals who
support, manage and change business
processes through ICT and information
systems.
Entry requirements
200-point program:
150-point program:

discipline with at least 65% average
in the final year of study and at least
one year of documented relevant
work experience; or
A Graduate Certificate in Information

Systems with at least 65% average
in the graduate certificate (or
equivalent).

area and a graduate certificate in
environment with at least 65%
average in the certificate.
www.land-environment.unimelb.
edu.au/forestecosystemscience
An undergraduate degree in
any discipline with at least 65%
average in the final year of study (or
equivalent).
100-point program:
Relevant Information Systems

education and work experience.
www.msi.unimelb.edu.au/study/
graduate
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MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE
2 years full time

Part time available
2 years full time

Part time available
2 years full time

Part time available
Provides training in professional areas

of psychology.
An innovative curriculum that builds on

advanced research training, specialised
coursework studies and professional
skills development to prepare you for a
research career or employment in the
science industries.
Combines mathematical expertise with

a focus on business, in an innovative
curriculum covering scientific study, an
industry project and professional skills
subjects.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in
an appropriate discipline such
as mathematics, statistics and
operations research, engineering,
information technology, computing,
commerce or business, with at least
65% in the major (or equivalent); and
An appropriate sequence of
mathematics and statistics or
related subjects to second-year
undergraduate level.
edu.au/programs/mgmtsci
Entry requirements
A four-year accredited degree in

psychology with a minimum average
grade of 75% in the fourth year or
equivalent
Selection is based on suitability for
professional training.
www.psych.unimelb.edu.au
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with a major
in an appropriate discipline, with at least
65% average in the major (or equivalent),
is required for all streams in the Master
of Science.
edu.au/programs/msc
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

2 years full time
Part time available
Provides the skills and knowledge
required for a career in public health
practice focussing on the core
foundations of public health theory and
practice.
Entry requirements

discipline, or equivalent; or
At least two years of tertiary study in
any discipline plus at least five years
of documented, relevant healthrelated work experience.
www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
GRADUATE COURSES IN
OTHER FIELDS
Graduate degrees outside of the
Sciences and Health Sciences fields
include:
Executive Master of Arts
Juris Doctor (Law)
Master of Architecture
Master of Energy Systems
Master of Journalism
Master of Teaching
Master of Urban Planning.
For a full list of our graduate degrees visit:

www.coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
My research project comes with travel

opportunities
My research project looks at the manipulation of natural jumping
behaviour of Atlantic salmon in aquaculture. This requires me to

travel to Norway for two months of both years in the course, where
I will conduct my experiments on the salmon farms in Matre.
Samantha Bui
Master of Science (Zoology)
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studyheading
MASTER OF OPERATIONS
RESEARCH AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Entry requirements
Bachelor of
Agriculture
Bachelor of
Biomedicine
Bachelor of
Oral Health
Bachelor of
Science
Biomedicine
or Science
Chancellors
Scholars
Programs
Domestic students:
2013 Minimum ATARQ
Domestic students:
2012 Clearly-in Rank
International students:
2013 Guaranteed ATARE
70.00
96.00
85.00
85.00
99.90W
71.65
99.00
93.55
90.15
99.90
70.00
96.00
85.00T
85.00
99.90W
VCE (units 3 and 4)

prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4 a
study score of at least
25 in English/English
Language/Literature
or at least 30 in
ESL, and at least
25 in Mathematical
Methods (CAS)
or Specialist
Mathematics or a
study score of at
least 30 in Further
Mathematics.
Units 3 and 4 a
study score of at
least 25 in English/
English Language/
Literature or at least
30 in ESL, and at
least 25 in Chemistry
and in Mathematical
Methods (CAS)
or Specialist
Mathematics.
Units 3 and 4 a
Language/Literature
or at least 30 in ESL,
and at least 25 in
one of Biology or
Chemistry.
Units 3 and 4 a
Language/Literature
or at least 30 in
ESL, and at least
25 in Mathematical
Methods (CAS)
or Specialist
Mathematics, and
in one of Biology,
Chemistry or
Physics.Y
As per the Bachelor

of Biomedicine or
Bachelor of Science
(see left).
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Qualification
Australian Year 12
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

2013 Guaranteed scoreE
25
37
31T
99.90
(notional ATAR)W
English, Mathematics, As per the Bachelor
and one of Biology,
of Biomedicine or
Chemistry or
Bachelor of Science
Physics.RY
(see left).
IB prerequisite subjects
English and
Mathematics or
Mathematical
Studies.R
English, Chemistry
and Mathematics.R
English and
one of Biology or
Chemistry.R
CDD (7)
AAB (14)
Chemistry and
Mathematics and at
least Grade C in an
accepted AS Level
English subject.U
BCC (10)T
Biology or Chemistry.
At least Grade B in an
accepted AS Level
English subject.U
BCC (10)
Mathematics and at
least Grade C in an
accepted AS Level
English subject.U
80TIO
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English
and one of Biology or
Chemistry.
80O
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English,
Mathematics 1,
and one of Biology,
Chemistry or
Physics.Y
GCE A Levels/Singapore A Levels

A Level prerequisite
subjects
Not available to
Mathematics and one A Level students.
of Biology, Chemistry
or Physics and at
least Grade C in an
accepted AS Level
English subject.UY
Trinity College Foundation Studies

TCFS prerequisite
subjects
75O
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English
and evidence
of success in
Mathematics in final
year of school.
89O
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English
and Chemistry and
one of Mathematics 1
or Mathematics 2.
Not available to
TCFS students.
For more details, or to see the entry requirements for other qualifications not listed here, go to: www.coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
Q Domestic students: Applicants who achieve
the minimum ATAR for a course will be eligible
for a place, provided prerequisite studies
and any other specific course requirements
are met. The Clearly-in Rank may be higher
depending on demand for the course and the
number of places available. Only applicants
eligible for special entry schemes will be
admitted below the minimum ATAR. Minimum
ATARs are reviewed annually.
W Students who achieve an ATAR/notional
ATAR of 99.90 or above and satisfy course
prerequisites will be guaranteed a place in the
Chancellors Scholars Program. Students with
an ATAR/notional ATAR below 99.90 may be
considered depending on demand. Students
must have completed an Australian Year 12
qualification or the IB in Australia in the year
prior to entry (students must either enrol
immediately or be granted a deferral in the
year following Year 12).
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E International students: The University

guarantees admission to a course when an
international student achieves the required
score, meets prerequisite studies, satisfies
the English language requirements, and there
are still places available in the course at the
time of acceptance. If you do not meet the
guaranteed score your application cannot be
considered for entry. Guaranteed scores apply
only if no further study has been undertaken
after completion of one of these programs.

Guaranteed ATARs are reviewed annually. For

updates visit: www.futurestudents.unimelb.
edu.au/entry-req/ugrad-int
Domestic students completing an

international qualification: The score listed
should be considered a minimum score to be
eligible for a place in that course. The standard
required for entry may be higher depending
on demand for the course and the number of
places available.
R For students with English as their second

language a pass in English B at the required
level will be accepted as satisfying the English
prerequisite. Except where specified, IB

subjects must be passed to at least Grade
4 Standard or Higher Level. Mathematical
Studies is not deemed equivalent to VCE
Mathematical Methods.
T Scores are indicative only entry is not
guaranteed.
Y Applicants intending to progress to the Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine are encouraged to
complete VCE Units 3 and 4 in Chemistry or
equivalent.
U Accepted GCE AS and A Level English
subjects are: General Paper, General Studies,
English Language and Literature, English
Literature, English Language. Singapore A
Level subject Knowledge and Enquiry (H2) is
also accepted. A grade of at least C is required
to meet the Universitys English language
requirements.
I Prerequisite subjects must be included in the
calculation of the Best Four result.
O Score is calculated on the basis of the final
Best Four subjects.
HOW TO APPLY
FEES
Domestic students
Domestic students
Domestic students applying for an

undergraduate course must submit
an application through the Victorian
Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
All domestic undergraduate students

are enrolled in a Commonwealth
Supported Place (CSP), subsidised by
the Australian Government.
You can also submit an application

for Access Melbourne via VTACs
Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)
application, which is submitted through
the MyInfo section of the VTAC website.
Domestic students studying overseas
must also apply through VTAC.
Full details about the VTAC application
process can be found at:
www.vtac.edu.au
International students
International students studying the
VCE, an Australian Year 12 or IB in
Australia must apply through VTAC
for Semester 1 entry.
All other international students,
including those undertaking foundation
studies in Australia, must apply directly
to the University or through one of our
overseas representatives.
For a step-by-step guide on how to
apply, visit:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.
au/admissions/applications
International students
Tuition fees are charged for each year
that you are enrolled. You will pay
tuition fees according to your specific
enrolment in any given semester.
Detailed fee information, including the
fee policy covering your enrolment, will
be provided when you are offered a
place at the University.
For full details about tuition fees, visit:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.
au/admissions/fees
ACCESS MELBOURNE
If you are a domestic student, you
can enhance your opportunity for
selection and be considered for a
scholarship by applying for Access
Melbourne, the Universitys special
entry and access scholarships
scheme.
Access Melbourne can help you
gain a place in a course, even if
your ATAR is below the Clearlyin Rank, by letting you explain
the ongoing circumstances that
have affected your education.
Scholarships are also available.

www.access.unimelb.edu.au
Get a guaranteed place
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Melbourne Scholarships Program
is one of the most comprehensive and
generous in Australia. It recognises
outstanding academic achievement and
provides access to students who might
not otherwise have the opportunity to
study at the University.
For the most up-to-date information on
scholarships, including closing dates,
visit:
www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
Faculties and graduate schools also
offer scholarships and bursaries, so
make sure you contact the faculty
or graduate school for the course
youre interested in to find out what is
available.
The University has a selection

guarantee for eligible applicants
who have a disadvantaged financial
background or who are from a rural
or isolated area.
Guaranteed ATARs for 2013 will be
published at:
www.access.unimelb.edu.au/
seas-guaranteed
How to apply
Applications are made using the
Special Entry Access Scheme
(SEAS) application on the VTAC
website.
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Molecular and Cellular

Human Structure and Function

Making a difference through biomedicine

DEFENCE AND DISEASE

Neuroscience is one of the largest areas

Pharmacology is the study of the

The Physiology major teaches you

This major is also available in the

This major is also available in the

This major is also available in the

SAMPLE COURSE PLAN BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINEQ

Molecular and Cellular

Human Structure and Function

Body, Mind and

My degree fulfilled all my interests

in the Bachelor of Biomedicine was really appealing. I also took

The Bachelor of Biomedicine leads to a range of career opportunities.

Biochemistry and molecular

Human structure and function