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SCIENCE
2019
“Corals have many mechanisms by which they
can potentially adapt or acclimatise. The problem
with climate change is the rate of change, so
there’s concern that corals may not be able to
respond quickly enough. Nearly half of the coral
present was lost from the Great Barrier Reef due
to the back-to-back bleaching events of 2016
and 2017. To combat this, we are manipulating
corals and their microbial symbionts to accelerate
naturally occurring evolutionary processes in the
hope that we can create some varieties that are
more resilient to predicted future environmental
conditions. We call this ‘assisted evolution’.”
Professor Madeleine Van Oppen,
Marine Biologist
School of BioSciences and the Australian
Institute of Marine Science
CONTENTS
Why science? 3
Prepare for every future 4
Bachelor of Science 6
Science majors 8
Concurrent diplomas 18
Your network 19
Engineering 20
Information technology 22
Psychology 24
Enhance your study 26
Scholarships 28
Access Melbourne 29
Your career 30
Your next steps 32
Pathways to professional careers 34
Admissions 36
Entry requirements 37
Get started now 38
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WHY SCIENCE?
Look at the world around you. Do you see something that could be better? Maybe
it’s the cracked glass on your phone, an incurable disease, lack of renewable energy
options, pollution, or the missing ‘theory of everything’.
It’s only when you understand how IT’S DIVERSE
something works that you can hope to
improve it, and science gives you the A Science degree is a sure way to
tools to work out what’s really going on. kick-start a career in science, education,
Be a leader of tomorrow and tackle the engineering, the health sciences or
world’s greatest challenges with science. information technology. If you want a
job in an emerging industry, or maybe
one that hasn’t even been thought of yet,
IT’S FUTURE-PROOF Science may be for you.
In the next decade, an estimated
75 per cent of jobs in the fastest-growing
industries will need skills in science,
technology, engineering, mathematics
and medicine (STEMM).
Also, STEMM graduates are more likely to
be in a high income bracket.Q
IT’S MEANINGFUL
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to
make a difference in society — just like
our researchers, who are:
•• Growing greener cities with plant-
based roofs on buildings that increase
human productivity, prevent urban
flooding, create energy savings and
reduce inner-city temperatures
•• Developing iron and zinc biofortified
rice that could change the lives of the
billions of people who obtain most of
their calories from rice
•• Building tools that will enable doctors
to identify babies at high risk of
stillbirth while still in the womb.
When you graduate, you could join one
of our research teams through graduate
research study, or take your new skills
into industry, government or the not-for-
profit sector.
Q Office of the Chief Scientist (2016). Australia’s STEM Workforce: Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Australian Government, Canberra.
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PREPARE FOR
EVERY FUTURE
The Melbourne Model is designed
to help you maximise your
strengths, discover new ones and
stand out in the workplace.
You’ll start with an undergraduate
degree, developing a deep understanding
of your chosen area of interest and a
breadth of knowledge across multiple
disciplines. On graduation you can enter
the workforce, or progress to one of over
400 specialised graduate programs.
The Melbourne Model lets you design
your own study path while developing the
knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary
perspectives you need to thrive in every
kind of future.
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YOUR UNDERGRADUATE higher level. We encourage every student Others use breadth to improve their
to engage with organisations outside career prospects by complementing their
DEGREE the University, through internships with major with a language, communication
You’ll join a group of committed students business and community groups, applied skills or business expertise. Many
who are benefiting from the University’s research projects and overseas study discover new passions through breadth,
reputation for the highest quality of programs. and some even change their career plans!
teaching and research in Australia.Q From
day one you can study towards a career Our graduates are in demand. More ‘Breadth tracks’ (groups of breadth
in engineering, climatology, medicine, than 250 Australian and international subjects taken throughout your degree)
veterinary medicine, nanoscience, organisations – consulting and technology may even qualify you for graduate study in
psychology or dozens of other specialty firms, government and industry – actively a field that’s very different to your major.
areas – it’s up to you! We give you the recruit on campus each year.
flexibility to structure your study program
to suit your strengths, interests and
YOUR NEXT STEPS
career goals. So, if you want to become
YOUR MAJOR After you finish your Science degree, you
a civil engineer, the Bachelor of Science Your major is your chosen specialisation can choose to join the workforce, or go on
with a major in Civil Systems is your first that you’ll focus on throughout your to further study at graduate level.
step in your professional engineering degree. In most cases you’ll be able to try
qualification. Or, if you’ve always wanted a few different study areas before deciding Choose graduate study at Melbourne
to become a veterinary surgeon, taking on your major(s) in your third year. and you’ll get the full benefit of the
the major in Animal Health and Disease There are 40 majors to choose from – turn graduate school experience by studying
is part one to qualifying as a vet. If you’re to page 8 to start exploring your options! intensively, in small classes led by experts
not sure or have interests in many STEMM and alongside others who share your
areas, you can leave your options open deep interests and desire to succeed.
during first year and explore several YOUR BREADTH STUDIES Your graduate degree will be
disciplines before choosing from among internationally recognisable, setting you
Breadth is a unique feature of the
our 40 majors. apart from those who study a traditional
Melbourne Model. It gives you the chance
Australian single or double degree.
to explore subjects outside of science,
developing new perspectives and
YOUR CONNECTIONS See page 30 to find out where your
learning to collaborate with others who Science degree could lead you.
The Melbourne Model connects have different strengths and interests –
students with each other, the University just as you will in your future career.
community and the wider world. You will
be surrounded by other high-achieving Some of our students use breadth to
students who will inspire you to take on explore creative interests or topics they
new challenges and push yourself to a have always been curious about.
M E L B O U R N E M O D E L G R A D U AT E S :
•• ARE HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH THEIR TEACHERS
•• DEVELOP ANALYTICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
•• EARN MORE W AND BELIEVE THEY ARE PAID AND RECOGNISED FAIRLY
•• ENJOY THE WORK THEY DO
•• BELIEVE THEIR JOBS MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION
•• ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AT WORK
•• VOLUNTEER AND GET INVOLVED
University of Melbourne Career Outcomes Survey 2017
Q Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
W $26 000 difference in annual salary between holders of a graduate vs bachelors degree. Graduate Careers Australia 2015.
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BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
Science at Melbourne maintains the highest standards and quality of teaching and research in
Australia, attracting the highest calibre of students.
The Bachelor of Science is truly yours MAJORS •• Human Structure and Function
to customise. Its flexibility and breadth •• Immunology
mean that if you already know what you Bachelor of Science students must
complete a science major – a series of •• Marine Biology
want to study, you can start shaping
your career today. If you’re not sure and subjects in your area of specialisation. You •• Mathematical Physics
have interests in many areas of science, will develop a study plan made up of first, •• Mathematics and Statistics
technology, engineering, or mathematics, second and third-year-level subjects that
•• Mechanical Systems
you can leave your options open during culminate in one of the following majors
(usually four subjects in a particular study •• Mechatronics Systems
your first year while you explore.
area taken at third-year level): •• Microbiology and Immunology
You’ll be able to pick from 40 majors, •• Neuroscience
some you may never have even heard •• Agricultural Science
•• Pathology
of or had the chance to study before. •• Animal Health and Disease
One thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely find •• Pharmacology
•• Animal Science and Management
your passion! Whether you already have •• Physics
•• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
your dream career in sight or are still •• Physiology
searching, we know that planning your •• Bioengineering Systems
•• Plant Science
course can feel both exciting and a little •• Biotechnology
•• Psychology
overwhelming. Fear not; we’ll work with •• Cell and Developmental Biology
you throughout your studies to make sure •• Spatial Systems
•• Chemical Systems
you’re on the right track. •• Zoology.
•• Chemistry
•• Civil Systems See pages 8–17 for more details.
COURSE STRUCTURE •• Climate and Weather
The Bachelor of Science requires the •• Computational Biology BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
successful completion of 24 subjects
(300 points), including a major.
•• Computing and Software Systems (EXTENDED)
•• Data Science
Most students study eight subjects The Bachelor of Science (Extended) is
each year for three years. •• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology a four-year degree allowing Indigenous
•• Ecosystem Science Australian students to build careers
•• Electrical Systems based on a strong science background.
•• Environmental Engineering Systems You will have access to the full range of
opportunities available in the Bachelor of
•• Environmental Science Science, together with additional support
•• Food Science and resources to ensure academic success.
•• Genetics
bsc.unimelb.edu.au
•• Geography
•• Geology
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“After graduation I plan to study a masters in Human
Resource Management and work in employment
relations. I really enjoy learning about the legal
jurisdictions of employees, and I only discovered my
love for human resources and project management
through the Melbourne Model.”
Yargi Kilinc (Australia)
current Bachelor of Science student
BACH E LO R O F
SCI E NCE
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available (domestic students only)
Campus
Parkville
Entry
February (Semester 1) or
July (Semester 2)Q
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Minimum entry 2019: ATAR 85.00, IB 31
Alternative entry: See Access Melbourne,
page 29
International students
International applicants will need to
meet the academic admission and
English language requirements. Visit:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Prerequisite subject study areas
English, mathematics and science
For full details of entry requirements and
information for other qualifications visit:
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
Contact hours (first year, full time)
Approximately 20 hours per week, plus
independent study time of approximately
20 hours per week
CRICOS: 002153M
Q Your course plan will be different if you are commencing
in Semester 2. Some majors cannot be completed within
three years from a mid-year start date due to subject
availability. You should pay close attention to prerequisite
subjects and when they are offered to avoid any
unnecessary delays to your course.
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SCIENCE
MAJORS
Majors within the Bachelor of Science encompass the full range of scientific disciplines,
from the fundamental and biological sciences to engineering systems and IT.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE ANIMAL HEALTH AND ANIMAL SCIENCE AND
The agricultural industry today is DISEASE MANAGEMENT
less about sowing seeds and more How do you want to help animals? When What makes a free-range chicken free-
about science: logistics, engineering, your best friend gets hurt, will you be there range? And is it really the most ethical
robotics, genetics – modern farming is a to stitch Fido up? Or will you rush to the option? What is the best breeding
cutting-edge, high-tech industry. At the stables for a foaling, or work in the lab, practice for livestock? And can we
University of Melbourne we even have tracking disease outbreaks and developing finally confirm which are better, cats
our own robotic dairy. You could use vaccines? Whatever you choose, start your or dogs? You might never answer that
your biology and chemistry knowledge journey with Animal Health and Disease, last question, but in this major you will
to develop food and fibre products where you’ll learn about animals and their learn all about animal management and
that will be sustainable in our changing health, behaviour and handling. If you’re biology, from genetics and reproduction
environment, or put your mathematics looking to become a vet, you can specialise through to behaviour and welfare. You’ll
and statistics skills to use in managing in Veterinary Bioscience, a pathway to the understand how we use animals for food,
livestock and grazing patterns. Within Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Or you could fibre, recreation and companionship.
the major, you can choose to specialise learn about disease surveillance in animal You can choose to specialise in Animal
in Agricultural Science, Crop Science or populations through the Animal Disease Behaviour and Welfare, Livestock
Animal Production. Biotechnology specialisation, and help Production or Animal Science.
prevent another swine or bird flu epidemic.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Q
MAJOR IN ANIMAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
This course plan includes breadth subjects in Management.
Biology of Cells and Introduction to Life, Earth Organisation and
Semester 1 Chemistry 1
Organisms and Universe Management
Year 1
Genetics and the Evolution Human Sciences: From Cells
Semester 2 Chemistry 2 Principles of Management
of Life to Societies
Biochemistry in Animal Structure and
Semester 1 Companion Animal Biology Managing Operations
Agricultural Systems Function
Year 2
Comparative Animal Ecology and Grazing
Semester 2 Topics in Animal Health Organisational Behaviour
Physiology Management
Animal Disease Applied Animal Reproduction Managing Entrepreneurship
Semester 1 Animal Behaviour
Biotechnology 1 and Genetics and Innovation
Year 3
Animal Disease Field Biology of
Semester 2 Animal Systems Analysis Business Communications
Biotechnology 2 Australian Wildlife
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectW
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. This sample study
plans assumes that students have undertaken VCE Chemistry Units 3 and 4 or equivalent.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You can choose breadth subjects according to your interests. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree,
plus another two subjects either as breadth or as science electives.
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#1 in Australia for
Chemistry
– QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2018
“The Bachelor of Science offers such a
huge range of subjects that it can often
be hard to know which direction to go
in. Keeping your subject choice broad,
particularly in first year, allows you to
find what you enjoy, and can often lead
you to discover areas of science that
you have a real passion for. Looking
ahead to interesting subjects can
also help inform your subject choice,
to make sure that you have all the
prerequisites up your sleeve when it
comes to picking your major.”
Ryan Lowe (Australia)
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology), 2015–2017
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BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Biotechnology uses biological knowledge In this modern world we take lots of
It took 13 years and $1 billion to sequence to develop new processes and products things for granted, but without chemical
the first human genome. Today, you only in industry, health, agribusiness and engineers, we wouldn’t have plastics,
need to spend a few thousand dollars and other areas of human technology. It is pharmaceuticals, toiletries, household
you’ll get the results tomorrow. Build the one of the world’s biggest and fastest- cleaners or processed food and drink.
knowledge and techniques now needed in growing industries, and because it’s so Chemical engineers invent, design and
many rapidly advancing fields of medical broad, we let you tailor this major to suit implement processes that convert raw
research and biotechnology. In this major, your interests or background in areas materials into valuable products used
you will develop your understanding like biology, chemistry, physics and every day. Follow this major through to the
of basic biological processes as well as engineering. Depending on your focus, Master of Engineering and join students
more specialised areas of molecular you can go on to careers in medical or working on important projects like clean
science. And of course, you’ll spend lots veterinary science, food technology, energy biofuels, targeted drug delivery for
of time in the lab developing the skills agriculture or forensic science. You can cancer treatment and new methods of air
you need to work in this field. Careers also choose to complete further study pollution control.
await in fields like pharmaceutical with the Master of Biotechnology.
research, the biotechnology industry, or
in the development and production of
This major is also available in the CHEMISTRY
Bachelor of Biomedicine.
biochemical consumables. Wondering what chemistry is all about? The
better question is, what isn’t chemistry all
This major is also available in the Bachelor
of Biomedicine.
CELL AND about? Whether it’s harnessing renewable
energy sources, next-gen nanotechnology
DEVELOPMENTAL or new medical breakthroughs, chemistry
BIOLOGY is an ever-present and vital tool for
BIOENGINEERING shaping the technologies of the future.
We’re all made of cells, and we all start
SYSTEMS with just one. But what are cells made The future of science is multidisciplinary,
If you can’t choose between operating of? Find out and learn how they work, and chemistry sits at the intersection of
robots and operating theatres, then this and then explore the genetic, molecular so much that will change our world over
major is for you. You’ll study elements of and cellular basis of development in a the coming century. This major covers the
engineering, science and medicine, and variety of organisms and experimental fields of molecular design and synthesis,
learn to use all three to develop new and models. See what happens when analysis and spectroscopic identification
improved medical treatments, processes cellular processes go bad, resulting in of chemical species, quantum chemistry,
and instruments. University of Melbourne developmental disorders or diseases molecular dynamics, chemical kinetics and
bioengineers are working on ground- like cancer or diabetes. In this major, we thermodynamics.
breaking innovations like the bionic eye, also make sure you consider the ethical
implants that help control epilepsy and issues associated with new technologies,
improved ways of delivering life-saving including IVF, birth control, stem cell
drugs to the body. Follow this major technology and genetically manipulated
through to the Master of Engineering and foods and crops, to prepare you for
imagine what you could do next. possible careers in research laboratories
and the medico-legal area.
This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Biomedicine. This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Biomedicine.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Q
MAJOR IN DATA SCIENCE
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Spanish.
Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Foundations of Computing Calculus 2 Spanish 1
Organisms
Year 1
Genetics and the Evolution
Semester 2 Foundations of Algorithms Linear Algebra Spanish 2
of Life
Semester 1 Elements of Data Processing Probability Principles of Genetics Spanish 3
Year 2
Semester 2 Statistics Experiments in Genetics Genes and Genomes Spanish 4
Evolutionary Genetics and
Semester 1 Linear Statistical Models Machine Learning Spanish 5
Genomics
Year 3
Science and Technology
Semester 2 Modern Applied Statistics Applied Data Science Spanish 6
Internship
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectW
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. This sample study
plan assumes that students have achieved a score of 29 or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent. Students who have not met this requirement will need to take
Calculus 1, before Calculus 2.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You can choose breadth subjects according to your interests. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree,
10 plus another two subjects either as breadth or as science electives.CIVIL SYSTEMS COMPUTING AND
Take a look around. The building you’re in, SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
the road you drive on, the train you catch, You don’t need us to tell you that the
even the drainage system in your street software industry is huge, and it’s only
are all the work of civil engineers. Learn going to get bigger. Whether you’re
about planning, design and construction interested in app development, gaming,
of the built environment and explore the productivity software, financial products
best ways of interacting with the natural or website development, this major will
environment. Follow this major through to build the knowledge and skills you need
the Master of Engineering and start creating for a career in the software industry.
innovative solutions to urban problems. You’ll use programming languages, learn
Build a bridge – literally. about the systematic processes behind
the software development life cycle
This major is also available in the Bachelor
and gain an appreciation of advanced
of Design.
computing. Then, level up your major in
the Master of Engineering or Master of
CLIMATE AND WEATHER Information Technology.
Ever wondered what causes cyclones,
or what’s really happening to the ozone DATA SCIENCE
layer? Our climate and weather systems
Over the past decade there has been an
influence a lot more than what you decide
explosion in the amount of data captured
to wear each morning. In fact, ongoing
from mobile phones, the internet, sensors
and unpredictable changes to our climate
and instruments. Capturing this data is big
and weather will greatly challenge
business, but how do we make sense of it
how – and where – we live in the future.
all? That’s where you come in. Develop a
Study Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and
strong foundation in the statistical aspects
land surfaces through this major, and
of data analysis (data collection, data
discover how they combine to influence
mining, modelling and inference) and the
temperatures, rainfall and other weather.
principles of computer science (algorithms,
Learn about climate modelling and
data structures, data management and
prediction, the role of principal wind and
machine learning). Learn to integrate
ocean current systems, and build your
and apply statistical and computational
skills in many of the different sciences
principles to solve real-world problems
that play a role in climate and weather.
with large-scale data science, and set
yourself up for the career of the future.
COMPUTATIONAL
BIOLOGY
Did you know that computational
biologists helped stop the spread of
Ebola in 2014? Or that their models led to
more sustainable fishing practices?
A University of Melbourne computational
biologist was even responsible for
identifying the bones of King Richard III,
which were found buried under a parking
lot. Study biology, mathematics and
statistics, and computer science in this
truly multidisciplinary major. You’ll learn
to interpret biological phenomena using
mathematical and statistical models,
computational tools and algorithmic
design. Get ready for the jobs of
tomorrow.
#1 in Australia
for Biological Sciences
– QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2018
11ECOLOGY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENVIRONMENTAL
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Electrical engineers design and build SCIENCE
Have you ever wondered about the electronic devices on all scales – Our environment is facing some
history of life on Earth? When and where from nanoelectronics to nationwide serious challenges – from changing
did a species originate? How did it power grids. And at the University of climates to habitat loss, environmental
evolve? What controls where a species is Melbourne, our electrical engineers are degradation, species extinction and
found and how abundant it is? Are birds improving lives by developing systems overpopulation. Environmental science
really dinosaurs? This major combines and instrumentation for bionic vision, combines knowledge in biology,
disciplines from genetics through to hearing technologies and life-support chemistry, statistics and earth sciences
ecosystem science to give you a deep systems. This major introduces you to for a multi-disciplinary approach to
understanding of the evolutionary basis the fundamental mathematics of signals, overcoming these challenges. You’ll also
of ecosystems, habitats and biodiversity, systems and information, and the physical gain important skills in risk assessment
and the relationships between species science of electrical phenomena. You can and environmental monitoring, which
and their environments. You can then go on to further study in the Master of are crucial to careers in consulting,
specialise in Ecology, Conservation Engineering. environmental management and
Ecology, or Evolution and Biodiversity. laboratory research.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS FOOD SCIENCE
We all like to think we’re green but, for As an environmental engineer, your Not even Jamie Oliver will be able
the first time ever, more than 50 per job is to build sustainable solutions to to feed the 9.7 billion people we can
cent of people around the world live in environmental problems. In this major, expect to be sharing the planet with by
cities. Some think this removes us from you’ll learn about the complexities of 2050.Q Study food science and learn
nature, but we’re now recognising the natural systems and how they interact new ways to improve, preserve, process,
value of urban ecosystems, green spaces with the built environment by examining package, store and deliver food products
and urban forests in making our cities land use and management, salinity, water globally. This major could lead to a
more liveable for us, and for our plant resources management, water quality career designing new and better ways
and animal neighbours. Meanwhile, and soil rehabilitation. Follow this major to feed the world in growing industries
outside the cities, we see dwindling through to the Master of Engineering and like product research and development,
forests worldwide and an ever-expanding join our graduates alongside biologists, food safety and regulation, nutrition
appetite for forest products and ask, ecologists and resource managers to assessment and quality assurance.
what can we do? This major will show create a better, more efficient and more
you how to care for, use and protect sustainable world.
urban and forest ecosystems. The Urban
Ecosystems specialisation will teach you
to build and manage the greener, liveable
cities of the future, while in the Forest
Ecosystem specialisation you’ll discover
how to sustainably manage what goes
into, and what comes out of, forests.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE W
MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This sample course plan includes breadth subjects in Creativity, the Arts and Young People.
Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Chemistry 1 The Global Environment Creativity, Play and the Arts
Organisms
Year 1
Genetics and the Evolution Creative Projects –
Semester 2 Chemistry 2 Understanding Planet Earth
of Life Digital Technologies
Chemistry: Reactions and
Semester 1 Environmental Chemistry Analysis of Biological Data Concepts of Childhood
Synthesis
Year 2
Chemistry: Structure and Science Communication and
Semester 2 Ecology Dangerous Earth
Properties Employability
Environmental Risk Hydrogeology/Environmental School Experience as
Semester 1 Imaging the Environment
Assessment Geochemistry Breadth
Year 3
Problem Solving in Analytical and Environmental
Semester 2 Applied Ecology Story, Children and the Arts
Environmental Science Chemistry
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectE
Q United Nations: World Population Prospects: the 2012 Revision.
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.
E The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You can choose breadth subjects according to your interests. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree,
12 plus another two subjects either as breadth or as science electives.“As an international student
I felt very welcomed at
Melbourne University, in the
company of new friends and
experienced staff. Additionally,
studying advanced technology,
working with gifted teammates
from different backgrounds
and participating in various
social events made my
life more colourful. It also
increased my confidence for
finding a decent job.”
Guoxin Sun (China)
Bachelor of Science (Electrical
Systems), 2015–2017
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Q
MAJOR IN MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LEADING TO THE MASTER OF ENGINEERING
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Economics and Finance.
Semester 1 Engineering Systems Design 1 Calculus 1 W Physics 1 Principles of Finance
Year 1
Physics 2: Physical Science
Semester 2 Engineering Systems Design 2 Calculus 2 Data Analysis 1
and Technology
Semester 1 Engineering Mechanics Linear Algebra Engineering Computation E Business Finance
Year 2
Foundations of Electrical
Semester 2 Engineering Mathematics Engineering Materials Econometrics 1
Networks E
Semester 1 Mechanics and Materials Imaging the Environment Corporate Finance Investments
Year 3
Thermodynamics and Systems Modelling and Numerical Programming for
Semester 2 Mechanical Design
Fluid Mechanics Analysis Engineers
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectR
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 Students who have a study score of 25 or higher in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4, but did not achieve 29 or higher in Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4, take Calculus 1 before
proceeding to Calculus 2. Students with 27 or 28 in Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 are eligible for entry to Linear Algebra.
E Recommended for students intending to proceed to the Master of Engineering (Mechanical).
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R The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree.GENETICS GEOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY
Not long ago, genetics was a highly With 4.6 billion years’ worth of records, Learn how immunology – the study
specialised field. Now it is the foundation geology has plenty to tell us. In this major, of the human immune system, which
for studies in all the biological sciences. you’ll discover the secrets hidden below controls infections and provides immunity
We’re all geneticists. At its core, genetics the ground through field-based classes and against micro-organisims – can apply
is the study of the variation between laboratory analysis. Explore the origins of to a range of areas in the biomedical
living things and how this variation is our planet and the processes that shaped sciences. This major will teach you to
inherited. This can include studies of gene it, and how these processes continue to acquire, analyse and apply information
regulation, development, neurogenetics, change our planet, sometimes dramatically. from multiple sources, both within and
population genetics and evolution You’ll be able to read the landscape at a beyond the laboratory. It opens up careers
along with genetic disease detection, whole new level. Our economy and lifestyles in epidemiology, diagnostics, molecular
prevention and treatment in humans, rely in a large part on the resources that biology, biotechnology, vaccinology,
animals and plants. This knowledge lie below us, so there are always lots of biosafety and regulation.
is then applied to research in biology, career opportunities for geologists in
biomedical sciences, biotechnology, research, environmental assessment and This major is also available in the Bachelor
ecology and conservation. See what we remediation, the minerals and petroleum of Biomedicine.
mean by “we’re all geneticists”? industries, and government.
This major is also available in the MARINE BIOLOGY
Bachelor of Biomedicine. HUMAN STRUCTURE AND Marine biology is much more than just
FUNCTION swimming with dolphins – it is the key
to understanding and responding to
GEOGRAPHY The human body is amazing. If you want
important issues facing our planet, like
to see just how amazing, then you should
Geographers look at the world around global warming and the impact of tourism
do this major. You’ll get hands-on, using
us and ask: What is going on? And then and pollution on our oceans. You’ll become
human cadavers to understand the
they ask: How can we make it better? an expert in marine biological systems,
relationship between human physiology
This major develops your skills in and in the application of ecological
(function) and anatomy (structure),
conservation, environmental practices principles and environmental management
while being introduced to elements
and social processes though problem- strategies. You’ll also develop a breadth
of other relevant fields like pathology,
focused and field-based activities. You of knowledge across many disciplines,
pharmacology and zoology. This major is a
can study geomorphology, climate from biological sciences such as botany
great pathway to further study in medicine
change, coastal processes, biodiversity, and zoology to the physical sciences of
or health sciences.
palaeoecology, sustainable development chemistry, geography and oceanography.
and globalisation. Optional field subjects This major is also available in the Bachelor You may then decide to explore careers in
will take you to East Timor or China and of Biomedicine. commercial aquaculture, environmental
give you first-hand experience of the monitoring, research or tourism (and yes,
landscapes, cultures and politics that that may include swimming with dolphins).
define these fascinating countries.
This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Arts.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Q
MAJOR IN NEUROSCIENCE
This course plan includes breadth subjects in Anthropology and Linguistics.
Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1 Fundamentals of Chemistry Intercultural Communication
Organisms
Year 1
Genetics and the Evolution Anthropology: Studying
Semester 2 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2 Chemistry 1
of Life Human Diversity
Engaging the World in
Semester 1 Biological Psychology Principles of Genetics Developmental Psychology
Theory and Practice
Year 2
Personality and Social Language, Society
Semester 2 Cognitive Psychology Biotechnology
Psychology and Culture
Neurophysiology: Neurons Research Methods for Power, Ideology and
Semester 1 Principles of Neuroscience
and Circuits Human Inquiry Inequality
Year 3
Sensation Movement and Psychological Science: Anthropology of Kinship
Semester 2 Developmental Neurobiology
Complex Functions Theory and Practice and Family
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectW
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 The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You can choose breadth subjects according to your interests. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree,
plus another two subjects either as breadth or as science electives.
14MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
From black holes, thermodynamics,
electricity and magnetism to acoustics
Secondary
and aerodynamics, mathematical physics school (VCE)
has helped answer many of the big
questions about our world. This major
combines physics and mathematics to
provide you with the tools you need to Bachelor of
understand the physical world, and will
build a strong foundation for careers in
Science, major
logistics management, market research, in Immunology
medical or research analysis, finance,
materials science or mining.
MATHEMATICS AND Doctor of
STATISTICS Medicine
Every scientist, engineer, medical
specialist and economist uses maths
and/or statistics. Maths and stats
are powerful tools for understanding
the physical world, as well as human
endeavour and behaviour in fields like
psychology, linguistics and the social
sciences. By majoring in mathematics
you’ll be able to pick an equation
apart, understand its component parts
and, maybe, put it back together with
improvements. And you’ve probably
heard the saying: there’s lies, damn lies
and statistics. That’s half true – there’s
bad statistics, and there’s good statistics.
Can you spot the difference? This major
gives you deep knowledge in one of
four specialisations: Pure Mathematics,
Applied Mathematics, Operations
Research/Discrete Mathematics and
Statistics and Stochastic Processes.
“I loved biology in secondary school,
and with no clear direction of where
I wanted to go with my career, doing
science was a great choice for me.
It has opened up my perspective of
what fields of study there are, and
the flexibility in subject choice has
allowed me to explore all my options in
different science areas.”
Claire Demeo (Australia)
15MECHANICAL SYSTEMS MICROBIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
Mechanical engineers design, construct, IMMUNOLOGY Diseases are a part of life, and a part of
operate and maintain machines, robots, Life on Earth began with, and has always death. It wasn’t that long ago that we didn’t
energy systems and manufacturing depended on, the activities of micro- know the root cause of even the most
equipment – practically anything organisms. Most of these activities common diseases, and there is still so
with moving parts. With the skills and are helpful to the planet and to us, but much to learn. Discover how pathology has
knowledge you gain in this major, you occasionally micro-organisms can do made rapid advances by looking at disease
could help develop new products like bad things, like cause infections, with from all angles – molecular, cellular, tissue,
mobile phones, gaming consoles, cars potentially disastrous outcomes. Our functional, biochemical and immunological.
and wind turbines, or the robots that immune system fights infections, and Use cutting-edge medical research and
make them. Mechanical engineering not usually wins, but it’s an arms race and the latest understanding of human biology
only interacts with all other disciplines we must constantly adapt to battle new and molecular genetics to understand the
of engineering but, increasingly, with infections. Learn about the incredible mechanisms behind disease. You could
other disciplines such as medicine, ability of micro-organisms to evolve and end up doing diagnostic pathology in a
biology and computer technology. This survive, and how our immune system biotechnology lab, or complete further
major prepares you to solve practical works to control infections and provide study for a career in disease research or as a
problems with mechanical systems, and immunity against those micro-organisms medical pathologist.
leads to further study in the Master of that are out to harm us.
Engineering. This major is also available in the
This major is also available in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
This major is also available in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Bachelor of Design.
PHARMACOLOGY
NEUROSCIENCE Some drugs save lives, some destroy
MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS lives. Pharmacology is the study of the
How the brain works is both fascinating
If the future is self-driving cars, Amazon and baffling, and there is still so much interaction between drugs and humans
delivery drones and re-usable rockets, then yet to be discovered about these living (and other animals) – it’s how we find
the career of the future is mechatronics. computers. This major will give you an out what works and what doesn’t. In this
Do you like mechanical, electrical and understanding of how the nervous system major you can choose a research project
software engineering and can’t decide is organised and how it functions, from that could contribute to major advances
which to specialise in? Why not combine the biology of nerve cells and neural in the treatment of diabetes, heart attack,
the three and develop the next generation circuits through to neural systems and asthma, cancer, Parkinson’s disease and
of automated technologies! You’ll complex behaviours. You’ll also find out many other ailments affecting humans.
develop a fundamental understanding how modern neuroscience interacts with Maybe you’ll be inspired to set off on a
of the mathematical modelling that molecular and cell biology, physiology, research path in this $1 trillion industry.
dictates the behaviour, response and psychology, and cognitive and information Or maybe your new-found knowledge
control of mechanical systems. And science. You can then take this will take you elsewhere, into business or
you’ll learn about electronic sensors, the knowledge and apply it to fields like drug government. You’ll be studying in the heart
instrumentation required to support them, development, behavioural research, brain of Australia’s pharmaceutical industry, so
and programming skills used for interfacing imaging or whatever other possibilities look out for opportunities to connect with
computers with machines. You can then go your brain can come up with. the many companies and institutes in our
deeper into this field with further study in neighbourhood located nearby.
the Master of Engineering. This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Biomedicine. This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Biomedicine.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Q
MAJOR IN PHYSICS
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in History and Philosophy of Science.
Semester 1 Physics 1 Calculus 2 Chemistry 1 Science and Pseudoscience
Year 1
Physics 2: Physical Science
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Chemistry 2 From Plato to Einstein
and Technology
Quantum and Thermal Laboratory and Technology and
Semester 1 Vector Calculus
Physics Computational Physics 2 Contemporary Life
Year 2
Special Relativity and
Semester 2 Real Analysis Differential Equations Science, Reason and Reality
Electromagnetism
Semester 1 Quantum Physics Electrodynamics Complex Analysis Science and Society
Year 3
Laboratory and Methods of Mathematical Scientific Practice and
Semester 2 Statistical Physics
Computational Physics 3 Physics Human Inquiry
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectW
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. This sample study plans assume that
students have undertaken VCE Physics Units 3 and 4 and VCE Chemistry Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, and obtained a study score of 29 or more in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 or equivalent.
Also, that students have achieved a score of 29 or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent. Students who have not met this requirement will need to take Calculus 1, before Calculus 2.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You can choose breadth subjects according to your interests. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree,
16 plus another two subjects either as breadth or as science electives.PHYSICS PLANT SCIENCE SPATIAL SYSTEMS
Biology, chemistry, engineering, Forget solar panels and Tesla batteries, Be part of one of the fastest-growing
medicine, finance – at their most the true solar energy and storage IT industries in the world. Spatial
fundamental levels, everything in nature powerhouses of the world are plants. information has entered the ‘big data’
can be explained by physics. So, if you Study the big and the small, from age with huge, complex data sets
want to understand how a bumblebee single-celled algae (the solar factories that include geographic and location-
flies, how the human metabolism works, of the oceans), to giant eucalyptus trees, tagged information from thousands of
how to design a wind turbine that doesn’t ancient ferns, the crop plants that supply sources, like global positioning satellites,
collapse, or how to predict the next most of the world’s nutritional needs, or surveying, laser mapping (LiDAR) and
global financial collapse, study Physics. the plant toxins that might be the basis telecommunications. You could build the
You should also study Physics if you are for the next life-saving drug. Learn how next generation of 3-D visualisations for
inspired by the beauty of the cosmos plants’ solar-powered food and oxygen Google Earth or create software that will
and want to reveal its mysteries, or if you factories work. Plant science can take you help us predict and respond to bushfires
want to use the biggest machine ever in as many directions as there are plants – or other natural disasters. This major
built to see the smallest particles ever from agriculture to horticulture, and from leads to the professionally accredited
observed. conservation to biotechnology. Master of Engineering or Master of
Information Technology.
PHYSIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY This major is also available in the
Bachelor of Design.
Discoveries in physiology impact on Admit it. Deep down, we all want to know
health and medicine, our environment, what everyone else is thinking. Look at the
industry, nutrition, exercise and most popular TED talks of all time – nearly ZOOLOGY
reproductive biology, and you could set all of them are about human psychology.
yourself up for a career in any of these Understanding human behaviour is hard, Did you know that some female lizards
areas by understanding how cells, organs because how we behave is complex and can clone themselves, a baby bandicoot
and whole-of-body functions work. Our keeps changing as our environment is born after only 12 days of pregnancy
bodies work amazingly most of the time, and technology changes. In this major and that some baby spiders practise
but what happens when something you’ll learn about every stage of human ‘matriphagy’ – eating their mothers after
goes wrong? Learn how disturbances behaviour, from behavioural neuroscience birth? The Zoology major gives you the
in the endocrine, cardiovascular, to cognitive processes, and the practical option to study animals at every scale,
musculoskeletal, developmental and aspects of developmental, social and from the biology of cells to the behaviour
neural control systems impact our health, clinical psychology. With further study in of whole populations. You can choose
and devise experimental studies that one of our accredited masters degrees to specialise in Behavioural Ecology,
might help us understand what we can do you can gain registration as a professional Reproductive Biology or Wildlife and
to stop them. psychologist. Conservation. We’re not promising you’ll
be the next Sir David Attenborough, but
This major is also available in the This major is also available in the he did study zoology at university, so it’s
Bachelor of Biomedicine. Bachelor of Arts. a start!
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Q
MAJOR IN ZOOLOGY
This course plan includes a sample breadth track in Politics and International Studies.
Biology of Cells and Famine: The Geography of
Semester 1 Chemistry 1 The Developing World
Organisms Scarcity
Year 1
Genetics and the Evolution Biology of Australian
Semester 2 Chemistry 2 International Politics
of Life Flora and Fauna
Animal Structure and Blue Planet:
Semester 1 Analysis of Biological Data Politics and the Media
Function Intro to Marine Environments
Year 2
Comparative Animal Development in the
Semester 2 Ecology Environmental Chemistry
Physiology 21st Century
Ecology in Changing Marine Ecosystems: School Experience as
Semester 1 Animal Behaviour
Environments Ecology & Management Breadth
Year 3
Field Biology of Science Communication and
Semester 2 Applied Ecology Science Research Project
Australian Wildlife Employability
Subject leading to a major Major subject Elective subject Breadth subjectW
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. This sample study
plan assumes that students have achieved a score of 25 or more in VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, and VCE Chemistry Units 3 and 4 or equivalent.
W The breadth subjects featured in this plan are examples only. You can choose breadth subjects according to your interests. You must complete at least four breadth subjects in this degree,
plus another two subjects either as breadth or as science electives.
17CONCURRENT
DIPLOMAS
Concurrent diplomas offer another DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGES DIPLOMA IN MUSIC
way to develop your interests Languages available: Ancient Greek, The Diploma in Music provides the
and discover new opportunities Arabic, Chinese, French, German, opportunity to further your musical
outside of your chosen degree. Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, training or explore areas of academic and
Latin, Russian and Spanish. practical interest in music, while gaining
a music qualification alongside your
FLEXIBLE STUDY Available to: undergraduate studies in another field.
OPTIONS Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine, The program can be tailored depending
Commerce, Design, Music and Science. on your interests, and provides access to
Our diplomas give you many flexible Available in some graduate programs the full range of Conservatorium options.
options to enrich and broaden your (pending permission from graduate
studies – and if you're an undergraduate program coordinator). Available to:
domestic student, you may be eligible to Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
receive the final half of the diploma HECS Prerequisites Commerce, Design and Science.
free. You can study a diploma alongside If you are applying for a Diploma in
your undergraduate degree (adding a Languages other than in Ancient Greek, Prerequisites
further year of study), or cross-credit Hebrew or Latin and have not studied There are no additional prerequisites
up to 50 points (four subjects) of study your chosen language at the University, once you are enrolled in your
in your undergraduate degree and your you are required to take a Language undergraduate degree. Some ensemble
diploma, enabling you to complete the Placement Test. subjects require an audition, and entry
degree and the diploma within 3.5 years. to the music performance stream –
ba.unimelb.edu.au/enrich/diploma- involving individual instrumental or
High-achieving students may be able languages vocal lessons – is by recorded audition,
to complete their degree and diploma
submitted in early February.
within three years. Conditions apply, and
you should discuss your options with a DIPLOMA IN mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/
course adviser once you enrol in your MATHEMATICAL diploma-in-music
undergraduate degree.
SCIENCES
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
DIPLOMA IN enables you to gain a mathematics
INFORMATICS qualification while completing an
undergraduate degree.
The Diploma in Informatics will equip you
with the understanding of IT technologies Available to:
and tools that employers are seeking.
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
The Diploma is designed to complement
Commerce, Design, Music and Science.R
your core studies with fundamental
programming and data management skills. Prerequisites
Available to: A study score of 30 in VCE Specialist
Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent,
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,Q
or successful completion of university-
Commerce, Design,W Music and Science.E
level studies equivalent to VCE Specialist
Prerequisites Mathematics Units 3 and 4.
Successful completion of 50 points of courses.science.unimelb.edu.au/study/
University study, including the core subject degrees/diploma-in-mathematical-
COMP10001 Foundations of Computing, sciences
with a weighted average of 65%.
cis.unimelb.edu.au/study/
undergraduate
Q Bachelor of Biomedicine students cannot complete the diploma and the degree within the standard structure and time frame. Consult your course adviser.
W Bachelor of Design students majoring in Computing are not permitted to complete the Diploma in Informatics.
E Bachelor of Science students who select a major in Computing and Software Systems or Data Science are not permitted to complete a Diploma in Informatics.
R Bachelor of Science students who select a major in Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematical Physics or Data Science are not permitted to complete a Diploma in Mathematical Sciences.
18YOUR NETWORK
With a reputation as a global research leader, world-renowned scientists on staff, state-of-the
art facilities, 11 research Centres of Excellence and a strong culture of industry collaboration,
the Faculty of Science is finding solutions to the issues that matter most.
YOUR TEACHERS YOUR PEERS YOUR ALUMNI
Do you want to connect with some We attract the brightest and most The Faculty of Science alumni
of the best researchers in Australia? enthusiastic students, so you’ll be community is made up of over
That’s easy – study science at mixing with people like you. Together 50 000 graduates. Meaning you are
Melbourne, and they’ll be your you will be challenged and inspired to part of a vast, interconnected global
lecturers. achieve your best. community.
YOUR CAMPUS YOUR CITY YOUR FACILITIES
The Faculty of Science is based at the The Melbourne Museum and The University of Melbourne’s
historic Parkville campus, in the heart Melbourne Zoo are a short walk from $140 million Bio21 Molecular Science
of Melbourne. We also have campuses the University, and the world-famous and Biotechnology Institute is one of
in Creswick and Burnley. Melbourne cafe and arts culture is the largest biotechnology research
available right on your doorstep. centres in Australia, and something
you’ll have access to as a Science
student here.
19ENGINEERING
#1 in Australia for
Engineering and Technology
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Study at Australia’s number one university HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL (ACCREDITED)
for engineering and technologyQ and gain
fundamental engineering knowledge for a
ENGINEER THROUGH THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
successful career, not just your first job.
ST E P 1 : C H O O SE A N EN G I N EERI N G M A J O R (3 Y EA RS )
Qualified engineers are in high demand
globally. As an engineering graduate you
can access a vast range of interesting B I O E N G I N E E R I N G SYST E M S
and well-paid employment opportunities C H E M I C A L SYST E M S
around the world. C I V I L SYST E M S
CO M P U T I N G A N D S O F T WA R E SYST E M S
E L E CT R I C A L SYST E M S
ENGINEERING AT E N V I R O N M E N TA L E N G I N E E R I N G SYST E M S
MELBOURNE M E C H A N I C A L SYST E M S
To become a professionally accredited M E C H AT R O N I CS SYST E M S
engineer you’ll complete a three- S PAT I A L SYST E M S
year undergraduate degree with an
engineering major or sequence, followed
by a two-year Master of Engineering at
the Melbourne School of Engineering.
ST E P 2 : C H O O SE G RA DUATE STU DY I N EN G I N EERI N G
There are nine engineering systems (2 Y EA RS)
majors in the Bachelor of Science,
providing you with a broad and flexible
pathway for studying engineering in a MA ST ER O F EN GI N EERI N G
wider scientific context: OR
•• Focus on your chosen field of MA ST ER O F EN GI N EERI N G ( W I T H B US I N ESS )
engineering, explore different types
of engineering or complement your
course with subjects from outside
your core discipline STEP 3 : EM P LOY M EN T A S A P RO F ESSI O N A L
•• Gain a world-class education of (ACC REDI TED) EN G I N EER
greater technical depth and breadth
•• Graduate with two degrees, including
a higher-level masters qualification.
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
The Master of Engineering is the first degree in
Australia to be accredited by both Engineers
Australia and EUR-ACE® in Europe.W
Q QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
W The Master of Engineering (Spatial), (Biomedical with Business), (Electrical with Business) and (Software with Business) are provisionally accredited by Engineers
Australia until sufficient students graduate from the programs. The Melbourne School of Engineering is seeking provisional accreditation for the Master of
Engineering (Materials) by Engineers Australia. The Master of Engineering is accredited by EUR-ACE®, apart from the Master of Engineering (Software) and
(Software with Business), which are accredited by Euro-Inf®.
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