These study plans provide you with suggested combinations of level one units to maximise your choice of science specialisations. The plans also provide a strong science foundation to allow you to progress to later stages of your course.
Please note that when considering your selection of level one units you need to satisfy the level one requirements for your course.
Biological and life sciences
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | BIO1011 | BIO1022 or BIO1042* |
| Recommended sequence | CHM1011 or CHM1051 | CHM1022 or CHM1052 |
| Core science units | One level-one mathematics or statistics unit from: SCI1020 or STA1010 is recommended | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
| Science or non-science electives | Another science sequence is recommended | A unit to complete that science sequence or STA1010 if not already taken |
Note:
By completing another level one science sequence you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
*Some of the majors require BIO1022.
Science majors matched with this course plan include:
Biomedical and behavioural science
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | BIO1011 | BIO1022 |
| Recommended sequence | CHM1011 or CHM1051 | CHM1022 or CHM1052 |
| Core science units |
One level-one mathematics or statistics unit from: SCI1020 or STA1010 is recommended | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
| Science or non-science electives | PSY1011, or another science sequence is recommended | PSY1023, or a unit to complete that science sequence, or STA1010 if not already taken |
Note:
By completing another level one science sequence you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
Science majors matched with this course plan include:
Chemical sciences
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | CHM1011 or CHM1051 | CHM1022 or CHM1052 |
| Suggested science sequence | BIO1011 or another level one science sequence | BIO1022 or BIO1042 or a unit to complete another level one science sequence |
| Core science units |
One level-one mathematics or statistics unit from: | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
| Science or non-science electives | A science elective or another science sequence, for example in Biological sciences, Computational science, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, Mathematics or Psychology | A unit to complete that science sequence or an elective |
Notes:
By completing additional level one science sequences you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
Science majors matched with this level-one recommended course plan include:
Computational science
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | FIT1045 | FIT1008 |
| Major required sequence | MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) | MTH1030 or if MTH1030 has already been taken then one of MTH2010 (or MTH2015) MAT1830 , or STA1010 |
| Required unit/core science unit | MAT1830 or if already taken then another science elective, or FIT1058 | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
| Science or non-science electives | A science elective or a further science sequence | A unit to complete that science sequence or an elective |
Notes:
Depending on your VCE and Maths background you could replace the unit FIT1045 with its advanced version FIT1053. You could also replace FIT1008 with its advanced version FIT1054.
By completing additional level one science sequences you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
Science areas of study matched with this level-one recommended course plan include:
Earth, climate and the environment
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | EAE1011 | EAE1022 |
| Recommended sequence | BIO1011 | BIO1042 |
| Recommended additional science units/core science unit | CHM1011 (For a major in Climate and atmospheric science, complete MTH1020 Analysis of change or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling (depending on VCE or equivalent background) for some level three units)* | SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning, or STA1010 Statistical methods for science, or SCI1022 Introduction to scientific coding (For a major in Climate and atmospheric science complete MTH1030 (if not taken) or MTH2010 for some level three units)* |
| Science or non-science electives/core science unit | ATS1310 | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
Notes:
*Climate and atmospheric science major: EAE3121 and EAE3152 (core units for weather and climate stream and elective units for general stream) have mathematics prerequisites.
By completing additional level one science sequences you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
Science majors matched with this level-one recommended course plan include:
Mathematics and statistics
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | MTH1020 Analysis of change, or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling, or MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) | MTH1030 (if not taken), or MTH2010 Multivariable calculus or MTH2015 Multivariable calculus (advanced) |
| Suggested science sequence | A sequence in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Computational science or Physics | A unit to complete that science sequence |
| Recommended additional science unit/core science unit | MAT1830 or STA1010 or SCI1022 or a science elective | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
| Science or non-science electives | A science elective or another science sequence is suggested, for example in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Computational science, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, Physics or Psychology | A unit to complete another science sequence or an elective |
Notes:
If you have a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in mathematics you could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 .
By completing additional level one science sequences you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
Science areas of study matched with this level-one recommended course plan include:
Physics and astrophysics
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| Semester | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Major required sequence | PHS1011 or PHS1001 or PHS1031 (depending on VCE or equivalent background and interests) | PHS1022 or PHS1002 (depending on VCE or equivalent background and semester one Physics unit) |
| Mathematics sequence | MTH1020 Analysis of change, or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling, or MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) | MTH1030, or if MTH1030 has already been taken then one of MTH2010 (or MTH2015), MAT1830 or STA1010 |
| Recommended additional science units/core science unit | Science elective | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change |
| Suggested science sequence | Another science sequence is recommended in Astronomy, Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science | A unit to complete that science sequence |
Notes:
If you have a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in mathematics you could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015.
By completing additional level one science sequences you will have more options to specialise at stages two and three.
Science majors matched with this level-one recommended course plan include: