1. Are there prerequisites for science?
Pre-tertiary prerequisites are required for 1st Year Maths, Physics and Chemistry at UTAS.
It depends on the degree (and 1st Year units) that you are enrolling in whether or not these prerequisites are required.
All degrees have different admission and pre-tertiary prerequisite requirements. If, for example, you have been offered a place in the Bachelor of Environmental Science you will have met the University’s admission requirements for that degree AND have the appropriate pre-tertiary prerequisites (e.g. TCE Level 5 Chemistry and Mathematics, or equivalent). Alternatively, you may have been made a ‘conditional offer’ and be asked to complete an enabling course to meet the prerequisite requirements before you are eligible to start.
Enabling courses (sometimes called ‘bridging’ or ‘foundation’ courses) are available at UTAS in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. The courses provide students who do not have Year 12 Chemistry (CHM5C), Mathematics State 2 (MME5C) or Physics (PHY5C) with the appropriate prerequisite to study these disciplines in their 1st Year at university. The enabling courses are offered over the November-February period. Some are also offered in June-July.
A Life Sciences Enabling Course is also available for students who are considering 1st Year Zoology and/or Plant Science. There are no prerequisites for Zoology or Plant Science; however, the Life Sciences enabling course will help you to gain an understanding of the concepts and terms used in life sciences. There is also emphasis on practical procedures and using microscopes.
The full list of prerequisites for each 1st Year science unit at UTAS is available at the Course and Unit Handbook.
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2. How do I select my units of study?
When you are offered a place to study a course at UTAS you will receive an enrolment package. The package will contain an Application for Enrolment and an Enrolment Information Sheet with information on how to complete and lodge a valid enrolment form for that year of study. You must fill out and sign the enrolment form and obtain the necessary School and Faculty approvals for your enrolment to be valid.
Some degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering) have specific (compulsory) units that you must study in first year. Even though you do not have free choice in the units that you enrol in, you must have your enrolment form approved by your Degree Coordinator or the Faculty Office for it to be valid.
Other degrees have EITHER a combination of compulsory and elective units (e.g. Bachelor of Marine Science), OR you may have free choice to select your own combination of units from a specified list (e.g. Bachelor of Science).
To ensure that you select the right combination of units and are fulfilling your degree requirements you should attend an Enrolment Day on campus. Here staff will be available to help you correctly fill out your form and to approve your enrolment.
Enrolment Advice Days are held on each campus in December, January and February. The dates and more information can be found on the First Year at UTas website.
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3. How many units do I have to study?
Each degree program is made up of units of study. Each unit is worth a percent, usually 12.5%.
Most undergraduate degrees require a total of 300%, which you complete over three years of full-time study (100% per year, 4 x 12.5% units per semester).
Most combined degrees (e.g., Arts-Science) or four-year professional degrees (e.g. Engineering) require 400%, studied over four years full-time. Some combined degrees (e.g. Science-Law) require 500%, studied over five years. Associate Degrees and Diplomas require 200% studied over two years.
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4. What is ‘CENSUS DATE’?
Census Date is the date on which ALL your enrolment details must be finalised. You cannot add another unit to your enrolment, or withdraw from a unit without academic and financial penalty, after this date.
There is a Census Date for each Semester.
The Census Date is printed next to each unit on your enrolment form. The dates are also listed on the Enrolments website.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct and approved before the Census Date. If you want to withdraw from a unit before the Census Date you must follow the correct procedure and advise Student Administration in writing. It is not sufficient to simply tell your lecturer that you are not attending anymore.
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5. Can I defer starting my degree?
If you are a new student and have received a letter of offer from UTAS, you may be able to defer your course for one year if, for example, you want to travel or work after Year 12.
To defer your offer you will need to complete an Application for Deferral and submit it to the Admissions Office for approval.
If you are already a student at UTAS and wish to take an academic year off partway through your degree you will need to complete a Leave of Absence form and submit it to the Faculty Office for approval.
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6. Can I study part time?
Yes. Part-time enrolment is equivalent to a 25% load, or less, per semester.
Students often switch from full-time to part-time, or vice versa, depending on their personal circumstances. If you study part-time you need to be aware that:
- It will take you longer to complete your degree
- You must still complete within the maximum time permitted (e.g., you must complete a BSc within eight years from your first semester of enrolment)
- Your eligibility for Austudy or Youth Allowance depends on how many units you take
If you are an overseas student you should discuss whether you are eligible to study part-time with the International Office.
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7. Can I combine science with study in other subject areas?
In most cases, yes.
Some degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Science) allow you to include a certain number of elective units from other disciplines. For example, you may want to study a foreign language in addition to science.
You should always discuss elective units with your Degree Coordinator or Faculty Office to ensure that you can count them towards your degree, as there are some restrictions.
You could also choose to enrol in a combined (double) degree. Combined degrees are specifically structured to merge the core requirements of two different degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science). They take four or five years to complete, as opposed to three years for most single degrees.
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8. Can I get credit for previous tertiary study or work experience?
You may be eligible for credit (advance standing) towards your UTAS degree if you have studied at another tertiary institute (or equivalent) within the last 10 years, or if you are switching degrees within UTAS. For example, you may have started a BSc at one university and are now applying to do a BSc at UTAS, or you may be switching from a BA to a BSc within UTAS.
You can apply for credit when you apply for admission, or you can complete an Application for Credit form and forward it to the Faculty for consideration.
If you are applying for credit based on studies from another tertiary institute you will need to include with following documents with your Application for Credit::
- Original academic transcript from that institute
- Description of the unit/s you are seeking credit for. The description must include the unit title, content, level, weight, and method of assessment (this information is typically found in the handbook)
Credit for work experience is not usually considered.
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9. Can I study overseas as part of my degree?
Yes.
We encourage our students to take part in the UTAS International Exchange Program. The program allows you to study for one or two semesters at one of our partner university overseas, and to count that study towards your UTAS degree. UTAS has exchange partnerships with universities in over 28 countries. You may also be eligible for a scholarship to help with the travel costs.
For more information on the International Exchange Program see the Faculty Office or the International Office.
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10. Who can I ask for help about my course requirements and enrolment?
Degree Coordinators and Faculty Office staff are readily available to assist with your course and enrolment enquiries and to sign approvals.
Degree Coordinators are assigned to each degree program in the Faculty. Their names and contact details are available here.
Faculty Office staff are also available on the Hobart and Launceston campuses. Cradle Coast Campus students should contact either the Hobart or Launceston Faculty Office.
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