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[Ask Monash University]

Hi,

I had a look at the course structure on your website for a double degree in Laws and Arts, and saw that the last 3 semesters are pure law.
I was planning on majoring in Psychology as a part of my Arts degree, and continuing it into Honours and onwards in order to be qualified as a psychologist, if I liked undergrad psych.

If I continued on with psych into Honours, does that mean I'd have to give up the whole law degree? Or would I continue on with the psych Honours and other postgraduate studies after finishing those last 3 semesters of law?

Thanks!! Sorry if this is confusing.. I'm just trying to sort out everything before change of preferences close!! 

Hi 1998,

It is possible to study the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts with an APAC-accredited Psychology major if you wish to do so. Your course map can vary depending on how you choose to structure your course. It will be more flexible for you to select Arts or Law elective units. We highly recommended that you speak to a course advisor before you enrol into units so that they can help you create a course map that allows you to complete both specialisations.
 
If you choose to continue with studies in psychology after the 5 years in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts double degree, you can apply for our Psychology Honours program or an alternative 4th year psychology course.
Hope that helps!

[Ask Monash University]

What are the chances of getting into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Advanced Engineering with an ATAR of 95.05 since it's the first year of the course?

Hi,
 
The ATAR for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Advanced Engineering is estimated to be 95, although we will not have an indication as to what this will be in 2017 until the first round of VTAC offers are released in January. We would encourage you to leave this course in your VTAC course preference list if this is the degree you are interested in. Good luck!

[Ask Monash University]

Hello, I've just finished VCE and have gotten an ATAR result of 92.50, having the study score of:
- Biology: 40
- English: 39
- Math Methods: 36
I have put radiography as a first preference I just wanted to ask about how the interview process is conducted as well as the chances that I will get into the course. Please give me any tips, THANK YOU!

Congratulations on your outstanding results! Now that your results have been released, you will need to wait and see whether you have been shortlisted for an interview – emails for shortlisted Victorian applicants will be sent out next week. If shortlisted, you must attend an interview in person.
 
Monash uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) for selection of students. MMI Stations comprise a series of scenarios and associated questions focusing on an applicant's:
Motivation;
Communication skills
Critical thinking and
Ethical/empathic reasoning.
 
You can read more about the selection process at http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/prospective-students-undergraduate.html.
 

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Monash, what're the subject preqs for software engineering?

Hi Wota,

Software engineering is available through our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), where upon successful completion, you will graduate with a ‘Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)’. If you are completing VCE, prerequisites may be met with raw study scores as follows:
-          English: Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL; and
-          Mathematics: Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (any); and
-          Science: Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry or Physics.

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Monash,

When can we expect to receive an equity scholarship? I applied through VTAC, is this all I had to do? I'm worried I've missed something and might not receive one. 

Thanks.

Hi Coffee,
Your best option is to contact Monash Connect on Monday morning, they'll be able to assist you. They're on 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274) or you can email [email protected]. Good Luck!

[The Usual Student]

Hello The Usual Student,
 
Monash Bachelor of Science students can apply for an internal course transfer into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science after at least one year of full-time study. An applicant must aim for at least a 70% average and ensure all Biomedical Science prerequisites are satisfied: Chemistry and Higher Level Mathematics or Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent).
 
In the event that an internal course transfer is successful, you can also submit an application for credit transfer. The amount of credit granted will be at the discretion of the relevant faculty and will not automatically allow for progression into the second year of your preferred course. Credit applications are assessed individually and on a case-by-case basis.

Hope the info helps. 

Thanks!
One follow up question,
So if I did methods and chemistry in yr 12,
Do I still have to take any specific units in order to transfer into biomed? Like assume chemistry is a unit I must take.

[esthertham58]

Hello Ask Monash University!

I'm interested in studying biomedicine next year:

- Is it possible to take "gap years" during university courses. I just don't want to take it now , but I might in the future

Thank you!

[yxxl]

Hi Monash!

I was wondering what are the chances of getting an offer for on campus residency for 2017 if I applied right now? I'm thinking about applying at howitt hall.

Thanks

[Ask Monash University]

What's the likelihood of getting an offer if you are 0.9 below the clearly in arts course @ caulfield?

The 2016 clearly-in ATAR should only be used as a guide and is subject to change. Also, if you applied for SEAS, or completed any additional humanities-based subjects, you may be eligible for subject bonusing. This may increase your aggregate points and therefore your ATAR depending on your study scores for relevant subjects and how much bonusing you receive. If you wanted to chat further to someone, you can contact Monash Connect on 1800 MONASH on Monday or email [email protected].

[Ask Monash University]

HI  Monash
I was just really confused about the law pathways such as the commerce law pathway. I have put it in as one of my preferences and meet all the requirements but I'm confused as to what you gain after completing it. Do you actually get a double degree on commerce and law or do you get entrance in to law after three years
Thanks

Thank you for your interest in our law pathway. The commerce law pathway allows you to take first year law units and then guarantees transfer into law in second year or a relevant double degree course providing you achieve at least 60% in the law units and overall. In the first year, you will study four law units and four commerce units. If you don't meet the entry requirements you can continue with the single degree course with credit for any subjects you have passed. If you want to talk to someone,  contact Monash Connect on 1800 MONASH, Monday morning.

[Ask Monash University]

Hi, is it possible to get a scholarship with a 95 atar at Monash? If so, for which course? Thanks

Hi Wota,

Monash offers one of the most generous scholarship schemes in the country. This includes both academic merit and equity scholarships. There are also a range of other categories including scholarships offered by our faculties. Each have their own eligibility criteria.  We're in the process of advising recipients for 2017 and some offers are also made in January. Hope this helps and our scholarships website also has information: https://www.monash.edu/students/scholarships

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Ask Monash!

Was just wondering how the application process/timeline works for Graduate-Entry Medicine at Monash from a Biomedical Science double degree?

Are you only eligible to apply for Grad-Med in 4th year after you've completed all the listed BiomedSci pre-requisite core subjects?

Thank you very much in advance!
:-)

Hi Bananabreadbelle,

Thank you for your interest in our graduate entry program. The application process for our graduate medicine program is direct to Monash. There are a number of eligibility requirements including completion of 12 core units and a weighted average mark of 70 across the units to be ranked for interview. A multiple mini interview and situational judgement test takes place at our Clayton campus and eligible applicants will be invited to attend via email. For further information please see  http://www.med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/grad-entry/bms-pathway-applications.html

[Ask Monash University]

Hi Monash!

I was wondering what are the chances of getting an offer for on campus residency for 2017 if I applied right now? I'm thinking about applying at howitt hall.

Thanks

Hi yxxl,

Your best option is to contact the team at Residential Services on Monday: http://www.monash.edu/accommodation/contact
Howitt's a great hall and there may also be other options that you hadn't considered. Good Luck!

[albinjoyajn]

Does the engineering excellence scholarship apply to law/engineering double degree? Considering that the managing faculty is Law and the engineering faculty is only the partner.
Thanks

[Andy88888888]

Hello,
I want to get into Engineering and Commerce (92.40 Atar) but im 0.3 off (i received a 92.10 Atar). I also got a 25+ study score for specialists maths, physics and chemistry which would be a total of 5 subject bonus points added (making my atar 94), so would that mean i will be above the 2016 clearly in atar and be offered a place (if the clear in atar does not change for 2017)?
Thanks