University of Melbourne Prerequisite Subjects for 2009

The internationally recognised University of Melbourne has a long tradition of academic excellence and students eagerly seek admission. Trinity College Foundation Studies students who gain the necessary scores in Foundation Studies are guaranteed entry into the relevant faculty at The University of Melbourne, subject to quotas. The currently required scores to secure admission to The University of Melbourne in 2009 are as follows:

Course	Prerequisite Foundation Studies Program Subjects	Estimated Average Grade Required	Notes
B. Agriculture	EAP (50% required) English and evidence of success in Mathematics in final year of school	***	Semester 1 only 2009 last intake
B. Arts	EAP (50% required) Best 4 subjects  must include: English (70% required) History of Ideas (Adv) (70% required)	82	Semester 1 and 2
B. Arts (Media & Communications)	EAP (50% required) Best 4 subjects  must include: English (75% required) History of Ideas (Adv)(75% required)	84	Semester 1 and 2 2010 last intake
B. Biomedicine	EAP (50% required) English and Chemistry (85% required) One of: Mathematics 1A or 1B, Biology, Mathematics 2 or Physics	87	Semester 1 only
B. Commerce	EAP (50% required) English, History of Ideas (Adv), Mathematics 1A or 1B (80% required) Best 4 subjects  must include: Mathematics 1A or 1B For specialisation in Actuarial Studies Mathematics 2 is also required	84	Semester 1 and 2
B. Environments	EAP (50% required) For students intending to major in Architecture, Property and Construction or an Engineering discipline, knowledge equivalent to Mathematics 1A or 1B will be assumed. Students without this knowledge will have to undertake bridging studies.	80	Semester 1 and 2
B. Dental Science	EAP (80% required) 'Best 4' subjects must include average score of 92%: English, Chemistry Plus one of : Mathematics 1A, or 1B, or Mathematics 2, or Physics	98 (min entry score 92*)	Semester 1 only 2009 last intake
B. Oral Health	EAP (50% required) 'Best 4' subjects must include: Overall average of 72% in English, and Biology or Chemistry and one other subject	82 (min entry score 72*)	Semester 1 Only 2009 last intake
B. Engineering	EAP (50% required) 'Best 4' subjects must include: English,  and a score of at least 80% in Mathematics 1A or 1B	80	Semester  1 and 2 Semester 1 2009 last intake
B. Music	EAP (50% required) English, History of Ideas (Adv), Music, Knowledge of Music Theory and Harmony (of at least AMEB Grade 5 level or its equivalent) Audition and aural test required ** In addition to achieving the necessary scores, students must have satisfied the Faculty of Music audition requirements	67**	Semester 1 and 2
B. Optometry 1	EAP (50% required) English, Chemistry, Mathematics 1A or 1B and one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics 2	87*	Semester 1 only 2009 last intake
B. Physiotherapy1	EAP (80% required) Best 4 must include: An average of 85% in English, Chemistry and one of Mathematics 1A, 1B or 2, or Physics	90 (min entry score 85*)	Semester 1 Only 2009 last intake
B. Science	EAP (50% required) English, Mathematics 1A or 1B and one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology	80	Semester 1 and 2
B. Veterinary Science	EAP (80% required) English, Chemistry and one of Physics, Mathematics 1A or 1B	87	Semester 1 only 2010 last intake

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Students who have a completed a high school certificate (eg A Levels, UEC Senior Middle 3, IB) that would gain direct entry to university are
not eligible for the Trinity College Foundation Studies pathway into the MBBS, B.Dental Science, B.Optometry or B.Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne.

^* Indicative only: Entry is subject to places being available.
*** Offers are made on an individual basis

PLEASE NOTE

1. Every care is taken to ensure that this list is current but Trinity
   College Foundation Studies cannot guarantee its accuracy.
   Students should also check official Trinity College noticeboards for
   any amendments.

These scores are percentage averages in the four best subjects, including prerequisites. In addition to these percentage scores, students are also required to meet the EAP hurdle requirements. Further details about relevant requirements are available from Trinity College. Students who receive marks that are lower than those published above still sometimes receive places in the University.