Getting started in your graduate science degree

Welcome to the Faculty of Science! You are about to commence on an exciting and challenging journey. Settle into your graduate studies with a range of degree-specific resources, checklists and course planning advice and information. We hope you make the most of your experience at the University of Melbourne.

Science Graduate Orientation

The University’s Orientation program for Semester 1, 2024 took place from 19 - 23 Feb, 2024.

Orientation provided the opportunity to get to know your student community and the wide range of services and programs available to you.

Faculty of Science Graduate Orientation

Science Graduate Orientation day was held on Fri 23 Feb. It allowed commencing science graduate coursework students to settle into their graduate studies with a range of useful sessions.

It included a welcome to the university by the Dean of Science, an introduction by Craig Nitschke (Associate Dean - Graduate Programs), a student panel, an academic skills session, a fun expo, a campus tour, and more!

You can view a recording of the session below.

School-specific Orientation Events

During and around Orientation week the Faculty of Science also held multiple school-specific events for commencing graduate coursework students.

Make sure you're ready to start

  • Accept your offer

    We’re honoured that you’ve chosen to further your passion for science at the University of Melbourne. Follow the steps to accept your offer via Get Started at Melbourne. If you wish to change to a later commencement date, you can apply to defer.

  • Get started

    Here’s a handy checklist to work through, to make sure you’ve taken care of administrative tasks including getting your student card, accessing your student email, and accessing the LMS.

  • Plan your course

    To explore your subject options and understand the course structure, find your course in the University of Melbourne Handbook. The Handbook is the University’s official source of course and subject information.

    Check out the handbook

    Once you’ve selected your subjects, follow these enrolment instructions for International and Domestic students.

  • Remember important dates

    Please check your letter of offer for your course’s start dates. Other key semester dates can be found on the University's Semester dates page.

  • Get to know your campus

    Want to get to know your campus better? Check out the some maps and key campus services at the Campus information page.