Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research) Associate Professor Richard Reina Course coordinator

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

What you need to know

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Monash science study areas

Astronomy and astrophysics Atmospheric science Biochemistry and molecular biology Chemistry Ecology and conservation biology

Computational science

Developmental biology

Biological and Financial and life sciences insurance

mathematics

Genetics

Biomedical and behavioural Geographical sciences Geosciences science

Immunology

Freedom
Materials science

Earth and environmental sciences

Mathematical Mathematics and computational sciences

Plant sciences

Microbiology

Pharmacology

Physical and chemical sciences

Statistics

Physics

Physiology

Psychology

Zoology

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Terminology

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research) Units: Subjects building blocks of the course

Credit points:
Levels:

Science units = 6 credit points

Generally years, i.e.: one, two, three, four

Areas of study:
Major: Sequences: Course:

Disciplines, specialisations
A major is three years of study in a single discipline, totalling 48 points. A defined collection of units BSc Advanced (Research): course code 3520

Course requirements: Rules to reach graduation

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Units have codes and names

MTH1020

MTH 10 20
Department/School (Mathematical Sciences) Year level (one) 0 means the subject is available either semester

CHM1011

CHM 10 11
Department/School (Chemistry) Year level (one)

One means the subject is available in semester one

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

What does that mean for me?

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

What does that mean for me?

9am 10am
ESC1011 Lecture

11am

12pm
BIO1011 Lecture

1pm

2pm
CHM1011 Tutorial

3pm
MTH1020 Lecture

4pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

ESC1011 Lecture

BIO1011 Lecture

MTH1020 Support class

WEDNESDAY

MTH1020 Lecture

CHM1011 Lecture

ESC1011 Laboratory

THURSDAY

BIO1011 Laboratory

CHM1011 Laboratory

FRIDAY

MTH1020 Lecture

CHM1011 workshop

CHM1011 Lecture

ESC1011 Lecture

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

BSc Advanced (Research) requirements

192 credit points (i.e. 24 units plus honours year) Maximum 60 points of level one units Maximum 24 points non-science electives Two 12 point level one sequences from the following: BIO1011 and BIO1022 or BIO1042 CHM1011 or CHM1051 and CHM1022 or CHM1052 ESC1011 and ESC1022 MTH1020 and MTH1030 (on request, the advanced version of these units may be completed), or MTH1030 and MTH2010, or STA1010 and MTH1030 PHS1011 and PHS1022, or PHS1080 and PHS1022

A level one maths/stats unit (STA1010, MTH1020 or MTH1030)

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

BSc Advanced (Research) requirements

Must maintain high performance: An average >= 70% across 8 units in a calendar year Full-time enrolment Students who transfer out of the BSc. Adv. (Research) will be subject to the normal requirements of the course they move into

At least two science major sequences or a minor sequence plus a double major sequence in different areas of study The level-two core unit SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication One level three research project unit relevant to area of major study 48 points of Honours units

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Electives
Use electives to:

Complete science majors beyond the minimum Pursue non-science interests (language, literature, music, etc). You can do a whole major outside science!

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

What you need to do

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Choosing your units

1. To plan your course and choose your units please see:
http://monash.edu.au/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/ (Here you will find a course map for the BSc Advanced (Research))

Get online

2. Complete steps 1-5 of the online enrolment process before you come back on 29 January for enrolment day

3. Use the Web Enrolment System (WES) to enrol online in the eight first year units (or less, if part time) four in each semester
Online enrolment process: http://www.monash.edu.au/enrolments/first-time/domestic/decide-offer.html

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Come and see us

Enrolment Day
Come to Building 28, room G16 on 29 January 2014 at the time specified in your offer letter to have your enrolment checked by an Academic. You can then visit Monash Connect in building 10 (Campus Centre) to get your student ID card and to finalise your enrolment. For what to bring see step 6 of the online enrolment process. After your enrolment Student Services staff are experts at helping you pick your units and plan your course. We are here to help!

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Whats next
1. Use Allocate+ to enter your timetable preferences by 20 February 2. You can change your units via WES- but seek advice from Student Services first: http://bit.ly/1ad4TbK Building 20 Clayton 3. Attend orientation activities : General activities (library, campus tours, etc) Faculty of Science orientation activities: - Feb 24 and 27 Find out more: eplanner.adm.monash.edu.au/eorientation/

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Applying for credit

Complete a Credit Application form:
http://www.monash.edu.au/connect/assets/docs/forms/credit.p df

Bring it to the Faculty of Science office on your enrolment day, along with outlines of the subjects you have studied and a certified copy of your academic transcripts

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Science Orientation Activities

Monday 24 February 2014 11am : Official campus welcome and Faculty orientation compulsory Robert Blackwood Hall, building 2 10am : Brilliant beginnings social activities 2pm : Discover the Science precinct social activities Thursday 27 February 2014 10am : Head start in Science 11am : Peer Mentoring Program welcome session Sign up for your activities via the ePlanner:

https://eplanner.adm.monash.edu.au/eorientation/

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Social media
Facebook.com/MonashFYSCI Instagram: @monashscience #monashscience

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

A Dave in the life of Monash

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Research)

Youre not alone!

When in doubt refer to the HANDBOOK: http://bit.ly/1ad9dba Or come in and visit Student Services: http://bit.ly/1ad4TbK Building 20 Clayton