Bachelor of Science
Leading to a Master of Engineering
The Bachelor of Science integrates investigation and discovery with scientific, systems and technical knowledge. We teach you to apply quantitative reasoning to your investigations to help you develop a deep and far-reaching understanding of the natural and constructed world.
Engineering majors
The five-year Bachelor-Masters combination leads to professional accreditation by Engineers Australia.
- Bachelor of Science (Bioengineering Systems) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Biomedical) (2 years, 200 points)
- Bachelor of Science (Chemical Systems) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Chemical) (2 years, 200 points) OR a Master of Engineering (Biomolecular) (2 years, 200 points)
- Bachelor of Science (Civil Systems) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Civil) (2 years, 200 points) OR a Master of Engineering (Structural) (2 years, 200 points)
- Bachelor of Science (Electrical Systems) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Electrical) (2 years, 200 points) OR a Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (2 years, 200 points)
- Bachelor of Science (Geomatics) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Geomatics) (2 years, 200 points)
- Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) (2 years, 200 points) OR a Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (2 years, 200 points)
- Bachelor of Science (Software Systems) (3 years) followed by a Master of Engineering (Software) (2 years, 200 points) OR a Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (2 years, 200 points)
Sample course plan: Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Systems)
| Year 1 | Sem 1 | Engineering Systems Design 1 | Calculus 2 | Physics 1 | German (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Engineering Systems Design 2 | Linear Algebra | Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology | German (Breadth) | |
| Year 2 | Sem 1 | Engineering Computation | Engineering Maths | Science Elective | German (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Foundations of Electrical Networks | Engineering Mechanics | Science Elective | German (Breadth) | |
| Year 3 | Sem 1 | Thermofluids | Mechanics & Materials | Mechanical Dynamics | German (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Mechanical Design | Science Elective | Science Elective | German (Breadth) |
Followed by a two-year Masters of Engineering (Mechanical) or (Mechatronics )
* This sample is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subjects will be available
2011 - 2014 CSP guarantee
The Melbourne School of Engineering offers guaranteed CSP places for professional Master of Engineering for Australian graduates of the University of Melbourne's (New Generation) Bachelor of Science who meet the academic entry requirements
Entry standards – 2009
| VCE OR AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT |
IB DIPLOMA | TRINITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES |
GCE CAMBRIDGE A LEVELS |
| Minimum ENTER for Australian students /Guaranteed ENTER for International Students |
Guaranteed entry standard for International Students | Guaranteed entry standard for International Students | Guaranteed entry standard for International Students |
| 85 | 31 | 80 | BCC (10) |
Entry standards – Prerequisite subjects
| VCE OR AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT1 |
IB DIPLOMA2 | TRINITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES |
GCE CAMBRIDGE A LEVELS3 |
| A study score of at least 25 in English/English language/literature or at least 30 in ESl, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (either), and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. | English, Standard Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. | EAP (a score of at least 50%), English and either one of Mathematics 1a or 1b, and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. | Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and at least grade C in an accepted AS-level English subject. |
- Students who studied English as a Second Language are required to achieve a study score of at least 30.
- Unless otherwise indicated, all prerequisite IB subjects require achievement of at least Grade 5 at Standard Level or Grade 4 at Higher Level. For non-English speaking students, a pass at Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade 4 Higher Level in English B will be accepted as satisfying the English prerequisite.
- Accepted GCE AS-Level English subjects are: General Paper, General Studies, English Language and Literature, English Literature, English Language.
Further information
- Bachelor of Science website: www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au.
- Admissions/how to apply
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- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507