Units you have to enrol in

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Because you are enrolled in a course that leads to a double degree, you can only enrol in Science units, and/or units that belong to the partner course. You cannot enrol in free electives.

For example, if you are doing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science double degree, you can only enrol in Science units and the core BMS units.

There may be some exceptions for the non-science component of your double degree. Please check with Monash Connect or refer to the list of eligible courses for each unit/experience you wish to undertake.

How many units do I enrol in?

Domestic students

As a full-time domestic student, you enrol in eight units per year (48 points), normally four units in semester one (24 points) and four units in semester two (24 credit points) to complete your course in the standard duration.

If you plan to take fewer units in an academic year (and take longer to complete your course), you can enrol in less points per semester online but if you plan to do 6 points per semester then you will need to enrol in a minimum of 12 points per semester to accept your offer, and then change your intended study load to 6 points by:

  • changing from full-time to part-time via the Study Load menu option in the Web Enrolment System and then going into the unit Enrolment module and discontinuing units; or
  • complete the online enrolment amendment form.

Note: This is your intended study load for the purposes of enrolment only.

If you choose to change your intended study load below 36 points per academic year, you may not be eligible for government payments such as Youth Allowance, Austudy or public transport concessions. Contact Centrelink for help. Enrolment in less than 36 credit points (EFTSL of less than .75) means you are a part-time student and enrolment in between 36 and 48 credit points per academic year means you are a full-time student for government payments.

International students (on a student visa)

If you're on a student visa, you must complete your course in the time stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). To do this, you need to enrol in a full-time study load (this normally equates to 24 credit points per semester or 48 credit points per academic calendar year).

What units do I choose?

In your science component, you are required to complete 36 points of level one science units as follows:

  1. Core communication unit (6 points)
    You are required to complete SCI1000 Science communication to influence change in either semester one or two.
  2. Two level one approved science sequences (24 points)
    You must complete two approved level one science sequences (24 points). The sequences information can be found under ‘Requirements’, Part A. Science specified study for the Bachelor of Science. Make sure at least one of these sequences corresponds with the science major you would like to complete (as outlined in the table below).


    Your choice of level one sequences will impact your choice of level two and level three units and lay the foundation for a related major.

    The two level one sequences must be selected from separate disciplines and cannot have units in common.

    For example: BIO1011 + BIO1022, and BIO1011 + BIO1042, do not equal two level one approved science sequences as both sequences are from the same discipline and have BIO1011 in common.

    Level one approved sequences and related majors: This table details the majors available and the level one sequences you have to enrol in.

    Please note you may complete an approved level one sequence in your partner component but these units don’t count towards the 96 points of science units required for your Science component and you replace them with two level one science units of your choice. They do not need to be a sequence but a sequence leads to more options for future unit selection.
  3. Mathematics or statistics unit

    If you have not enrolled in an approved level one mathematics sequence, you must enrol in at least onelevel one mathematics or statistics unit (SCI1020, SCI1022 , STA1010, MTH1020, MTH1030, MTH1035). 

    The level one mathematics and statistics unit you choose will depend on your mathematics background, interest and course. You must complete this requirement within the first 72 credit points of your course and you can enrol in this unit in either semester one or two.

    Note: this does not apply to some double degree courses where you complete an equivalent first year mathematics or statistics unit in the other component of your double degree. If you are enrolling in B2023 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science or, E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science, you are exempt from completing the mathematics and statistics unit because those courses include a corresponding mathematics requirement: ETC1000 (Business and economic statistics) for B2023 and ENG1005 (Engineering mathematics) for E3007.

    Refer to the information below and this guide when choosing the appropriate level one mathematics and statistics unit.

    SCI1022 - Introduction to scientific coding
    Recommended if you want to gain fundamental coding skills that can be applied in a variety of scientific areas. It's useful for data analysis, modelling of complex systems, data manipulation and visualisation in a scientific context. SCI1022 is not available if you are enrolled in E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science, C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science and S2004 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science.

    SCI1020 - Introduction to statistical reasoning and STA1010 - Statistical methods for science
    Recommended if you are planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as Biological (including Genetics and Genomics), Biomedical, and Psychology areas of study and Environmental science (ecology stream). If you don't have a strong mathematics background  you can enrol in SCI1020, while STA1010 requires you to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent) or SCI1020.

    MTH1020 - Analysis of change and MTH1030 - Techniques for modelling
    Recommended if you have an interest in Astrophysics, Climate and atmospheric science (weather and climate stream), Computational science, Mathematics and Physics. MTH1020 requires you to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods with a raw study score of at least 25 (or equivalent) or MTH1010. MTH1030 requires you to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics with a raw score of at least 30 (or equivalent) or MTH1020. If you have a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject you could replace the unit MTH1030 with the advanced version MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (Advanced).  You'll need to seek permission to enrol in this unit by completing the online enrolment amendment form.

    If you have an interest in Chemistry, Climate and atmospheric science (climate change science stream), Environmental science, Environmental science (environmental earth sciences and climate streams), Geographical science or Geosciences you can choose from any of the above level one listed mathematics or statistic units depending on your mathematics background.

If you are commencing in semester two:

  • You only enrol in units for semester two. In October/November you will re-enrol for the following year via the Web Enrolment System (WES).
  • Your choice of units in semester two may be limited by unit prerequisites, and you may not be able to enrol in some units. If you require further assistance selecting your units please contact Monash Connect.