Level one science approved sequences and related majors

A level one approved science sequence comprises approved combinations of two 6-point science units at level one in the same discipline which lead to a science area of study (minor, major or extended major). Some of the approved level one sequences provide pathways to several majors. For example, the level one sequence of BIO1011 and BIO1022 can lead to a major in Zoology as well as Pharmacology.

Some majors require you to take additional units from a closely related discipline to complement and strengthen your knowledge in those disciplines. For example, if you wish to complete a major in Astrophysics or Physics, you must take level one and two mathematics units.

The table below is a guide to all possible science majors that an approved level-one sequence can lead to, and the educational background required to enrol in the level one sequence.  Some areas of study are also available as a minor or extended major.

You must complete at least two level 1 approved science sequences (24 credit points) as part of your science course or the science component of a double degree. (There are exceptions to this in some double degree courses where you complete an approved level one science sequence (or equivalent) as part of the partner course).

Please note that the two level one sequences must be selected from separate disciplines and cannot have units in common. For example if you enrol in BIO1011, BIO1022 and BIO1042 you are required to complete another approved level one science sequence as these units are from the same discipline and have BIO1011 in common. If you enrol in ATS1310, EAE1011 and  EAE1022 you are required to complete another approved level one science sequence and these sequences have EAE1022 in common.

The following combination of units do not count as a level one approved science sequence and do not appear on the list below:

  • ASP1010 and ASP1022
  • CLI1100 and CLI1200

For specific information on units and areas of study please refer to the Undergraduate Handbook.

Level-one sequence Educational background Possible major sequences
(may also be available as a minor or extended major)

BIO1011
BIO1022

No prerequisites

BIO1011
BIO1042

No prerequisites

CHM1011
CHM1022

No prerequisites

CHM1051
CHM1052

VCE Chemistry units 3 and 4 (Study Score >=37), or an ATAR >=90 (or equivalent)

FIT1045
FIT1008

FIT1008 requires FIT1058 or MAT1830

FIT1053
FIT1054

Achieved an ATAR >= 95.

FIT1054 requires FIT1058 or MAT1830

These units are not available for online enrolment. You can seek permission to enrol in these units by completing an online enrolment amendment form.

ATS1310
EAE1022

No prerequisites

EAE1011
EAE1022

No prerequisites

MTH1020
MTH1030

VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 25 (or equivalent) and/or VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of less than 30 (or equivalent).

MTH1030
MAT1830

VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30 (or equivalent)

MTH1030
MTH2010

VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30 (or equivalent).

MTH1030
STA1010

VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30 (or equivalent)

MTH1035
MTH2015

This is an option if you have an interest in mathematics and statistics and have satisfied one of the following prerequisites:

  • Completed VCE Specialist Mathematics and achieved an ATAR score of 95 or above (or equivalent)
  • Obtained a raw study score of 35 or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent)
  • Received approval from the Head of the School of Mathematics.

Note: you must achieve a distinction (D) in MTH1035 to be permitted to progress to MTH2015.

These units are not available for online enrolment. You can seek permission to enrol in these units by completing an online enrolment amendment form.

PHS1011
PHS1022*

Achieved a raw study score of at least 25 in Year 12 Mathematical Methods and at least 25 in Physics, or at least 40 in Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent). If you don’t meet these prerequisites you should take PHS1001.

If you have a raw study score of 25 or above in VCE Physics but only took Further Mathematics, please contact the unit coordinator to discuss your options.

PHS1031
PHS1002*

Choose this option if you have a specific interest in the relation of physics to biological systems. There are no Year 12 prerequisites for PHS1031. PHS1002 has a recommended co-requisite of MTH1030.

  • Astrophysics (requires mathematics supporting studies)
  • Physics (requires mathematics supporting studies)

PHS1001
PHS1002*

This is an option if you have not completed Year 12 Physics or have achieved a raw study score of less than 25 in Year 12 Physics (or equivalent).

*Supporting mathematics studies for all level one Physics sequences:

If you have completed VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 25 (or equivalent) you complete MTH1020 and MTH1030 in first year.

If you have completed VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30 (or equivalent) you complete MTH1030 in first year with one of MTH2010, STA1010 or MAT1830 for a level one approved sequence.

If you have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 25 (or equivalent) you complete MTH1010 and MTH1020 in first year.

Please note that all level 2 physics units require MTH1030 and all level 3 physics units require MTH2010 and MTH2032. If you have not completed MTH1030 in your first year you will need to discuss your second year enrolment with the level two Physics co-ordinator.

PSY1011
PSY1023 

No prerequisites

Information correct at the time of publication, December 2025.