Welcome to the Faculty of Science! You are about to commence on an exciting and challenging journey. These orientation activities will help you make the most of your experience at the University of Melbourne.
Faculty of Science Graduate Welcome
Wednesday 18 July 9.30 – 11.30am, Basement Foyer and Singapore Theatre, Melbourne School of Design
All commencing graduate coursework students are invited to attend this session. This is an excellent opportunity to:
- meet other graduate students
- meet the Associate Dean Graduate Program, A/Prof. Andy Martin
- receive an administrative briefing
- meet current students
- learn about university services at the Graduate Orientation Expo, with exhibits from the library, Academic Skills, Graduate Student Association, Job Ready program, Industry Engagement and Internships, In2Science, Counselling and Psychological Services.
Orientation sessions
| Program | Date and time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Master of Biotechnology | Wednesday 18 July, | Room G26, BioSciences 1 |
Master of Environment | Wednesday 18 July, | Singapore Theatre, Basement Level, Melbourne School of Design |
Master of Forest Ecosystem Science | Wednesday 18 July, | Conference Room 136, Baldwin Spencer Building |
Master of Geography | Wednesday 25 July, | Geography Tea Room, Level 2, Building 739 (221 Bouverie Street) |
Master of Geoscience | Tuesday 17 July, | Fourth Floor Boardroom, McCoy Building (Earth Sciences) |
Master of Science (Bioinformatics) | Wednesday 18 July, 11.30am | Melbourne Bioinformatics Offices (187 Grattan St) |
Master of Science (Biosciences) | Wednesday 18 July, | Room G26, BioSciences 1 |
Master of Science (Chemistry) | Tuesday 17 July, Wednesday 18 July, Thursday 19 July, | |
Master of Science (Computer Science) | Wednesday 18 July, | Seminar Room 8.02, Doug McDonell Building |
Master of Science (Earth Sciences) | Tuesday 17 July, | Fourth Floor Boardroom, McCoy Building (Earth Sciences) |
Master of Science (Ecosystem Science) | Monday 23 July, 5.30pm | MB11, Building 901, Burnley Campus |
Master of Science (Maths and Stats) | Wednesday July 18, | Starting in the Evans Williams Lecture Theatre, Peter Hall Building before moving to the Maths Staff Tea Room for a light lunch |
Master of Science (Physics) | Tuesday 17 July, | Geoff Opat Seminar Room, Level 6, David Caro Building |
Master of Urban Horticulture | Monday 23 July, 5.30pm | MB11, Building 901, Burnley Campus |
Supporting resources
The University has a range of resources available to assist with your transition and to make connections:
Handbook
The Handbook is the University’s ultimate course and subject guide. In the Handbook, you will find program rules, information on subject timetables as well as prerequisites.
Graduate Welcome Guide
The Graduate Welcome Guide is sent to all commencing graduate coursework students. This Guide provides detailed information to support your subject selection.
English Language Development Program
The Graduate Science Language Development Program is a free face-to-face workshop that takes place during Semester 1. It offers participants the opportunity to develop their language skills among fellow science students. Places are limited and applications are required.
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is the student representative body for all graduate students at the University of Melbourne. The GSA run events throughout the year and is available to consult for questions about your rights as a student.
Academic Skills
The Academic Skills Unit provides workshops and face-to-face consultations for graduate students, to assist with academic skills development and can assist with topics including returning to learning, motivation, tertiary writing and time management.