Information for undergraduate students
Access resources to help you get to know your course and campus, understand enrolment and course planning and access support like Academic Advising and the Melbourne Peer Mentoring Program.
Congratulations to all our new students!
- If you're starting the Bachelor of Science, check out our exciting Orientation Week activities and learn how to get started with first-year subjects.
- If you're starting the Bachelor of Agriculture or Diploma of General Studies, see how you'll be getting to know your course, campus and fellow students during Dookie Discovery Week!
Getting started
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Getting started in the Bachelor of Science
Learn how to choose and enrol in subjects, and access resources to help you plan your course all the way from first year and beyond.
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Bachelor of Agriculture course guide
Resources for current students of the Bachelor of Agriculture (BAg).
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Diploma in General Studies course guide
Resources for current students of the one-year Diploma in General Studies (DiGS) program.
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Diploma in General Studies (Extended) course guide
Resources for current students of the Diploma in General Studies (Extended).
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Bachelor of Science Orientation
For students starting the Bachelor of Science, Science: Day 1 and Orientation are both important opportunities to learn about everything you need to get started in your subjects.
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Dookie Discovery Week
For the first week of the Bachelor of Agriculture and Diploma in General Studies (DiGS) courses, classes are held at the Dookie campus. We'll arrange transport, accommodation and meals so that you can get to know your course, the campus, and your fellow students.
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Melbourne Peer Mentoring Program
The Melbourne Peer Mentor Program aims to make your transition to university life easier and more enjoyable by connecting you with a peer mentor and a group of first-year peers, providing you with a network for advice and support.
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Academic Advising at Melbourne
In your first year of study you will be matched with an academic adviser, who will provide you with support and expertise to help you navigate your time at the University.
Plan your study
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Course Planning Tool
My Course Planner can help you to plan your subjects and majors for your Bachelor of Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science.
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Breadth subjects in the Bachelor of Science
Broaden your horizons and enhance your career prospects with subjects taken from outside your main area of study.
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Quota subjects
These subjects are usually laboratory or fieldwork subjects where enrolment capacity is limited by available resources. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit.
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Undergraduate research projects
Undertaking a research project is a fantastic way to develop practical scientific skills. It will also provide valuable experience to students considering honours, masters or a PhD in Science.
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Internship subjects
Internships provide you with opportunities to gain hands-on work experience while you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve developed. They can even lead to other opportunities for work, study, or research and can help you decide on a career path aligned with your skills, interests, and goals.
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Dookie Semester
Open to Bachelor of Agriculture students, the Dookie semester allows you to combine your studies with what’s happening on the Dookie Farm and surrounding region to get real life experience.
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Studying overseas
Want to add a global experience to your degree? Explore options for completing a semester of study overseas during your Bachelor of Science.
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Q fever vaccinations
Vaccination against Q Fever is mandatory for students taking specific courses or subjects within the Faculty of Science. Find out how to arrange and register your vaccination before you start your study.
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Today's Science, Tomorrow's World (SCIE10005)
You will take this subject in your first semester to learn more about the amazing research happening right now at the University and gain a deeper understanding of the University’s academic and social expectations of all our students.
Getting involved
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Student news and events
A lot is happening in the Faculty of Science and the University of Melbourne; keep up to date with all the latest news and upcoming events.
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Connect with us
Keep up to date with what's happening in the Faculty of Science and around the University with our social media accounts and newsletters.
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Volunteering and Leadership
During your degree, we encourage you to participate in as many experiences as possible that will expand your academic achievements, develop your personal and professional skills, and provide chances for you to apply your knowledge and extend your learning beyond the classroom.
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Student Clubs and Societies
Get involved and go beyond the classroom. Student clubs and societies will help you develop both socially and intellectually.
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Wellbeing Grants
The Faculty of Science is seeking applications to fund proactive, student-led activities and initiatives to enhance our students' health and wellbeing. If you have a great idea, we'll help you realise it.
Careers and future studies
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Science: Next Steps
Science: Next Steps includes a host of events designed to support you in making decisions about your future, whether that may be further study or pursuing a career.
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Careers in Science
Science graduates are valued by employers and find rewarding careers across a wide range of industry and government sectors – explore the huge range of potential careers that a Bachelor of Science is the first step towards.
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STEM Industry Mentoring Program
Connecting University of Melbourne students from across the Faculty of Science with Melbourne-based alumni mentors and industry professionals from within our community.
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Science Communication subjects
We offer three subjects to help Science students develop the written and spoken communication skills they will need to be successful in their careers.
Resources and support
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Student services directory
From childcare to IT support and from healthcare to housing, there are many resources and services that are available to you as a student of the University of Melbourne.
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My.unimelb student portal
My.unimelb is your portal to accessing student email and notifications, timetables and the Learning Management System.
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Build your academic skills
Studying at university requires you to think, write and demonstrate your knowledge in new and challenging ways – but there are many services available to help you do it.
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Awards, prizes and scholarships
We are committed to recognising and supporting the academic achievement of students, and offer some of the most generous scholarships in Australia.
Stop 1 is the home of student services online, on the phone and in person.
Stop 1 can help you with admissions, enrolment, course planning, administration, support services and skills and development.
Phone us: 13 MELB (13 6352) or outside Australia +61 3 9035 5511
Email us: 13Melb@unimelb.edu.au
Web: visit our Current Student website or ask.unimelb for more information