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[SoFTuaRiaL]

1. usyd adv science is for maths ... wheras unsw offers adv sci in a variety of majors
2. usyd's adv sci depends on the supply-demand, like any other uai cut-off. but unsw's adv sci is fixed at 90, even if everyone doing it get over 99. the reason is cos unsw recognises that anyone getting over 90 deserves to be doing an adv degree
3. at unsw, u dont need to maintain a cr average

 

[Generator]

Originally posted by Da Monstar
1. usyd adv science is for maths ... wheras unsw offers adv sci in a variety of majors
2. usyd's adv sci depends on the supply-demand, like any other uai cut-off. but unsw's adv sci is fixed at 90, even if everyone doing it get over 99. the reason is cos unsw recognises that anyone getting over 90 deserves to be doing an adv degree
3. at unsw, u dont need to maintain a cr average

1. Huh? There is an advanced bsc and an advanced bsc in mathematics...
2. How? The HSC isn't a measure of intelligence but more a measure of application. Sure that is needed in all uni degrees, but is needed to the same extent in an advanced course?
3. A mark of 65 isn't that hard to reach.

 

[SoFTuaRiaL]

1. sorry ... i wasnt aware ....
2. dunno, thats just how it is. u will notice it if u compare it in the uac guide. also, thats what they said at the open day lectures last yr ...
3. it depends on what subjects u do mate

 

[routemarker]

Originally posted by Generator
'the word adv lol Seriously just prod all those adv sci students enough and they all realise they should have gone for a combined degree with their 97 UAI. The thing is if you do adv sci and dont maintain a credit average you drop down to sci. Waste of a 97 UAI IMO.'

? Are you sure about the credit average?



Advanced Science is the way to go if you get the UAI and you are interested in heading towards a research career of sorts in that filed.

I'd say that USyd's BSc (adv) is 'better' than UNSW's due to the UAI for the respective degrees. Getting above 97 is nowhere near as easy as getting over 90, and a 'stronger' student core is sure to push you higher levels. But in terms of the subjects that are offered... ?

Yes at USyd and im sure at UNSW adv programs, you are required to maintain a credit average because of the more demanding courses in later yrs and for hons. Doing a normal sci degree wont stop you from doing adv subs nor will it stop you from achieving high grades.

The adv degree is relatively new where as normal sci is well established so employers look at your acedemic transcript and the like. If you do choose to go for adv sci choose it for the majors not for 'adv'.

 

[Generator]

I just looked it up earlier, and at USyd they require a credit average during the second and third years of the advanced degree.

I should have added this earlier, but with the uai for an advanced bsc you can pretty much be considered for any of the regular bsc/other combinations, so there is no harm in taking the advanced version in the combo rather than the regular.

Edit for above: field rather than filed in my earlier post and the quote.

 

[Giant Lobster]

Originally posted by Da Monstar

2. usyd's adv sci depends on the supply-demand, like any other uai cut-off. but unsw's adv sci is fixed at 90, even if everyone doing it get over 99. the reason is cos unsw recognises that anyone getting over 90 deserves to be doing an adv degree

i dont get it... does unsw have unlimited resources or somefin? how wud this system work? wot if shitloads of ppl with >90 uai wanna go adv sci at unsw? kinda sounds silly...

 

[kimmeh]

yeah same..u guys are just confusing me even more
i was planning to do the unsw science degrees..since 90s are achieveable.. what about sciences at UTS ? are they shit?

 

[Constip8edSkunk]

routemarker: but you can still combine Sc(adv) with another degree @ UNSW cant u... as it is possible in USyd?

 

[routemarker]

well adv sci @ unsw was just introduced last yr so maybe next yr or so they may combine it with other degrees.

 

[SoFTuaRiaL]

Originally posted by routemarker
well adv sci @ unsw was just introduced last yr so maybe next yr or so they may combine it with other degrees.

u can combine adv sci at unsw with engg or comm .... but in both cases, u start of with normal sci infirst yr, being able to combine with adv sci will depend on how well u go in first yr .... there is no "cut-off" mark u need to achieve. but at the end of first yr, u should go meet the program director. if he reckons u can cope up based on ur assessments so far, he will transfer u to adv sci with engg/comm

 

[tonberry_kun]

hey i was wondering could u combine B Sc (comp sci) with B Comm?

cuz it was listed in the CSE prospectus (UNSW) but the HECs code refers to as plain B Sc/B Comm

 

[SoFTuaRiaL]

Originally posted by tonberry_kun
hey i was wondering could u combine B Sc (comp sci) with B Comm?

cuz it was listed in the CSE prospectus (UNSW) but the HECs code refers to as plain B Sc/B Comm

yes u can. when u go for enrolment, just tell them who enrol u that u would like to do a major in comp sci ... just apply for the bsc/bcom thingo

 

[mr_speedy]

i saw in one of the uni handbooks that if you major in physiology, you can do medicvine after you finish the degree. does anyone know about this?

 

[routemarker]

Originally posted by mr_speedy
i saw in one of the uni handbooks that if you major in physiology, you can do medicine after you finish the degree. does anyone know about this?

????????? i haven't heared about that, need some confirmation. I might major in it if it will get me into med!

 

[kimmeh]

what is physiology ? :
and whats the difference between pharmacy and pharmacology?

 

[sukiyaki]

physiology - functions of livings things

yesh i wondered that too...
i guess they both study drugs but in pharmacy u get pay more hehe and wells you can be approved in work in a chemist/pharmacy or registered one
(i could be wrong)

 

[routemarker]

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work whilst pharmacy is teh art of putting capsules into small bottles

 

[kimmeh]

Originally posted by routemarker
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work whilst pharmacy is teh art of putting capsules into small bottles

and over charging people for drugs

 

[Lexicographer]

DRUGS!

 

[moogle]

Originally posted by Da Monstar
yes u can. when u go for enrolment, just tell them who enrol u that u would like to do a major in comp sci ... just apply for the bsc/bcom thingo

so bsc(comp sci)/arts works too?