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[Ask Monash University]

Hi shlblk,
All Monash University degrees have a specified amount of credit points that must be successfully completed to obtain that award. Students cannot do more than the specified credits within a course.
If you are interested in doing CHM2990 as an additional unit, then you may be able to enrol through single unit enrolment upon the approval of the course coordinator. However, this single unit enrolment will not count toward your degree. For more please contact the managing faculty. Hope this helps

Hi Monash,

Am I allowed to complete more units than required for my course?
For example, if I was to do CHM2990 over the summer semester, would I have to under load by one unit in my second or third year? Or could I take the regular amount of units, having done one more unit than required for my degree?

Hi Monash

How does subject bonuses work?

Thank you

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Maya24,

Subject bonuses add additional points towards the total aggregate score which will result in an adjusted ATAR.

For example: if an applicant is interest in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) the subject bonuses are 3 aggregate points for achieving a study score of 25 in both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics; and 2 aggregate points for achieving a study score of 25 in both Chemistry and Physics and; 1 aggregate point for achieving a study score of 25 in Systems Engineering. The overall maximum number of aggregate points that can be awarded is 6.
 
Using the 2016 Aggregate to ATAR Table (http://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/searchguide.htm),if a student has achieved an aggregate of 134.50, their ATAR would be 76.00. If they have successfully completed both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics and achieved a study score of 25 for both subjects, then they will get a subject bonus of 6 points. The subject bonuses will get added to the aggregate score which is now 140.5 which will result in new adjusted ATAR of 80.05.
 
Please note: Details of subject bonuses by course, including the required level of achievement, are published in the VTAC guide (http://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/searchguide.htm) along with the maximum number of subject bonus points available for a course of study. Subject bonuses are reviewed periodically and reported annually to CAPC along with prerequisites.
Hope this helps

Hi Monash

How does subject bonuses work?

Thank you

[simrat99]

Hi Monash,
How can year 12 students apply for Monash Guarantee?
Thanks 

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Hi Monash,
How can year 12 students apply for Monash Guarantee?
Thanks 

If I remember correctly, at least one of the courses in your preference list needs to be a Monash University course, then you need to have a completed SEAS application on your VTAC account with appropriate documentation where required.

There isn't a separate application process for the Monash Guarantee, and you'll be notified if you are eligible through email!

[tchaikno6]

im like probs gonna pply to monash next year and was leaning towards commerce and computer science double degree and havea  few questions in general about monash lifestyle?

1. I live like about an hour's train ride away from monash, will that impact heavily do you think on hvaing spare time to do stuff like going to the gym and working a part time job?
2. For scholarships like the monash scholarship for above 98 and the it scholarship, do you need to submit any separate application other than just applyiing on vtac for the course
3. For exchanges, are you limited to the exchange partners on the website or is it common for students to find their own exchange opportunities
4. How competitive is entry into the Industry Based Learning Program? If your averaging pretty good grades are you pretty likely to get in?

Really appreciate that this forum exists lol. I have like no idea about anything

[tchaikno6]

Also for Japanese Universities specifically, most of them say: English - J-PAC

Does that mean you need to be doing like a major or something in Japanese to be able to go to these universities or can you just pass a jap proficiency test and be allowed to go?

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1. I live like about an hour's train ride away from monash, will that impact heavily do you think on hvaing spare time to do stuff like going to the gym and working a part time job?
2. For scholarships like the monash scholarship for above 98 and the it scholarship, do you need to submit any separate application other than just applyiing on vtac for the course

1. I take about an hour (on a good day) by bus to get to and from the Clayton campus. I have plenty of friends who take about the same, if not longer than me, to get to uni and they all still have free time. However, rather than how long your commute is, it depends on how your timetable for the semester is set out and how many classes/lectures you have to attend. Many people who take part time jobs usually try to plan their timetable around their shifts or vice versa, and plenty are successful in doing so. For this semester I only attend 1 or 2 days a week, by comparison, a friend of mine attends 4 days. Timetables are done through a preference system that opens up prior to the new semester starting, you select the times in order of preference for each class/lecture, then simply hope you get your first preferences (adjusting it to your liking if there are still classes that have open spots after the first release of timetables, which can be done up until week 3 in the semester I believe).

2. As far as I know, scholarship applications should all be done through VTAC on the separate application tab they have (just like SEAS). I believe this scholarship application goes to all the universities that are listed in your preferences, there may be a way to be specific though, not sure.

I'm unable to answer your other questions, but hope this helped!

Edit: Actually with question 4: IBL admission is based on academic performance, some pre-requisites, and interviews - so I would safely assume they're competitive. According to the Monash website, you require a 70% average (Distinction average), have completed all your first year units and planning to continue IT units in the next semester, and pass 2 interviews.

[23serenity]

Hi monash,

has anyone here transferred from their previous course into monash pharmacy?
I want to transfer and I am studying in monash now doing s2000, and want to apply for P6001
It's the new course so this will be the first batch of transfer students i guess so it will be extremely competive
The 70% average applies for entry but there is no credit  , correct?
Also for transfers, am I competing with university transfer students AND highschool students or just the uni transfer kids???
Does that mean i throw away my current studies?

[LifeisaConstantStruggle]

Hi monash!
I would just like to ask for more info regarding the new higher education reforms.
Would New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents be required to pay the domestic full fee by next year? Or does the CSP still apply?
Thanks in advance!

[Orson]

Hey Ask Monash,

I was told that Foundations of Finance (BFC1001) isn't running at Clayton next year (and is being taken out of the Finance core units), I was wondering if it will also be taken out of the Accounting elective units, and replaced with Corporate Finance 1?

I'm still choosing between Accounting and Finance, and doing Foundations of Finance/Corp Fi would let me experience a Finance subject before making a decision. I also want to do either of those subjects as they are required for CA, and I would also like to keep that option open.

Thanks

[Jarredz0r]

Hey Monash,
A quick question about the Monash Guarantee Calculator: is it absolutely guaranteed that if the calculator deems you eligible (and for example, gives a 5-point ATAR boost), then you will be provided with a lower ATAR entry requirement for an eligible Monash course? Specifically the accuracy of the calculator on low-socio economic areas, I've heard rumors that some have been eligible for this section under the calculator but Monash also must take other factors in to consideration (such as family income, etc.) and therefore they did not receive the Monash Guarantee (again, given that the course allows for the Monash Guarantee). Sorry if my question is a bit clunky, but I greatly appreciate any response! Thanks!

[SaadSyraxx]

Hey wanted to ask how monashs admission system work? Is it first come first serve basis if the total number of eligible students who apply to a given program exceed the maximum student intake of that batch? For example if for Ms in data science the total number of applicants that pass eligibility criteria are 1500 and well 200 seats are availible will monash consider the people who applied first or those that have high merit.
Thanks.

[Ask Monash University]

Hi 23serenity,
 
Science-based tertiary studies are the best alternative pathway into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/ Master of Pharmacy at Monash University. We don't give preference to Monash applicants, all applicants must meet the same minimum criteria.
 
As a minimum, the faculty requires you to meet a 70% minimum average across all subjects for transfer into Pharmacy courses. You should keep in mind that competition for places is often strong, and you might need a higher average grade. Please note, due to the new structure of this course, credits will not be granted.
 
Further details regarding the transfer process is available at: http://www.monash.edu/pharm/future/courses/pharmacy/course-variations-and-pathways/pathways-transfers
 
Hope this helps 

Hi monash,

has anyone here transferred from their previous course into monash pharmacy?
I want to transfer and I am studying in monash now doing s2000, and want to apply for P6001
It's the new course so this will be the first batch of transfer students i guess so it will be extremely competive
The 70% average applies for entry but there is no credit  , correct?
Also for transfers, am I competing with university transfer students AND highschool students or just the uni transfer kids???
Does that mean i throw away my current studies?

[Ask Monash University]

 
Hi tchaikno6,
 
Here are responses to your enquiries below.
 
1. Students travel to the Monash Clayton campus from all around Melbourne on a regular basis. It is very possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle between study, work and personal life. We have lots of facilities on campus too. To connect with other students and for advice on how to transition into university life, visit: http://www.monash.edu/study/student-life.
 
2. Most of our merit-based scholarships do not require a separate application to be submitted. Eligible applicants who apply for a Monash course through VTAC will automatically be considered.
 
One exception to this is the ‘Monash Communitiy Leaders Scholarship’, where it is awarded based on academic achievement, Access Monash Mentor application and interview performance. To be considered for this scholarship, you need to apply to become an Access Monash Mentor by 31 October 2017
 
You can view the range of scholarships we offer at: http://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship.
 
3. There are a couple of opportunities available to students who wish to study overseas with Monash University, Monash Exchange, or Semester Study Abroad.
 
Through Monash Exchange, we have student exchange agreements with over 150 partner universities in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Africa – meaning studying a semester or two in places like Norway, South Africa, Japan, Germany and Mexico is easier than you think.
 
In instances where Monash Exchange is not an option, Semester Study Abroad allows you to study one semester, or one year, at an overseas institution that does not have an exchange agreement with Monash. For further information regarding the Independent semester study abroad experience, visit: http://www.monash.edu/study-abroad/outbound/exchange/independent-study.
 
4. High achieving students can participate in Industry based learming opportunities through many of our degrees, including the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science double degree.
 
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities through the Monash Business School includes activities such as work placement, internships or clinical rotations. For further information, visit: http://www.monash.edu/career-connect/jobs/employability/work-integrated-learning/business-economics.
 
Admission into the Industry Based Learning for students studying the Bachelor of Computer Science is based on a range of eligibility criteria, including your academic results, and interviews with our IBL partners. Selection criteria include: communications skills, maturity, enthusiasm, initiative, leadership qualities, extra-curricular interests and participation, academic performance, previous exposure to paid work, and career interests. For further information, visit: http://www.monash.edu/it/future-students/industry-experience/industry-based-learning.
 
If you have further questions regarding any of the above topics, please call 1800 666 274 (1800 MONASH) or email us at [email protected].

im like probs gonna pply to monash next year and was leaning towards commerce and computer science double degree and havea  few questions in general about monash lifestyle?

1. I live like about an hour's train ride away from monash, will that impact heavily do you think on hvaing spare time to do stuff like going to the gym and working a part time job?
2. For scholarships like the monash scholarship for above 98 and the it scholarship, do you need to submit any separate application other than just applyiing on vtac for the course
3. For exchanges, are you limited to the exchange partners on the website or is it common for students to find their own exchange opportunities
4. How competitive is entry into the Industry Based Learning Program? If your averaging pretty good grades are you pretty likely to get in?

Really appreciate that this forum exists lol. I have like no idea about anything

[Cactus Jack x Huncho]

hey guys, this might be very irrelevant but i figured i may as well ask you guys since you all have enrolment experience. So, my course at monash requires 84 but on the course website it says that with seas i can get in with an atar of 75! surely, its not that simple. For seas, i qualify for the very first category because i was born outside of Australia and came after - 1/1/2012. Can you guys explain how this works and please tell me if i can get in with an atar around 75, i meet prerequisites requirements too! Thanks, id like any type of input. Appreciate it!

And, do you actually require some sort of documentation for category 1 because i recall seeing that it isnt needed and vtac will just use my personal details to determine that