Uni Ready Enabling Program

Course code: E-UREP

This course is available to domestic students only

Duration

6 months full time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March

Key dates

Fees

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Overview

The Uni Ready Enabling Program prepares you for entry into the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Commerce. It enables you to meet the VCE Year 12 Mathematical Methods prerequisite and build your readiness for university. Students will also complete two non-mathematics subjects from the first year of either the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Commerce.

The Program offers a guaranteed pathway into the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. To be eligible for guaranteed entry, you must successfully complete all four subjects and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65. By entering through this pathway, you will be granted 25 credit points of advanced standing in either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Commerce for the two non-mathematics subjects completed.

While the guaranteed Bachelor entry applies only to the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce, subjects successfully completed in this program may support entry into other degrees at the University of Melbourne or at other universities. Completing the two mathematics subjects will satisfy the VCE Year 12 Mathematics Methods entry requirement for degree programs. Please note that other degrees will have their own specific entry requirements.

Structure

The program has two pathways: one into the Bachelor of Science, the other into the Bachelor of Commerce (see below for course structure details).

All students will undertake two units of preparatory, mathematics-focused study (Bridging Mathematics A/B), which satisfies the VCE Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods entry requirement and builds mathematics-preparedness ahead of Bachelor entry.
Students will undertake an additional two non-mathematics subjects specific to either the Science or Commerce pathway. These are pre-approved electives offered to first-year Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce students. Students will receive advanced standing credit recognised for these subjects when they enter the Bachelor program.

Explore this course

Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this undergraduate certificate.

Mathematics component

Core

Complete the following subjects.

Accordion
Bridging Mathematics A · 12.5 pts	Bridging Mathematics A provides a pathway for students to continue their mathematical training to meet the mathematics entry requirement for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. Bridging Mathematics A covers the following topics: Trigonometric Functions; Set Relations and Operations; Injective, Surjective, Bijective Functions; Composition and Inverse; Counting Techniques and Discrete Probability; and Data Analysis and Statistics. This subject is only available for enrolment for students enrolled in the University of Melbourne Uni Ready Enabling Program. This subject is not available for credit as part of any undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne. View detailed information in the Handbook
Bridging Mathematics B · 12.5 pts	Bridging Mathematics B provides a pathway for students to continue their mathematical training to meet the mathematics entry requirement for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. Bridging Mathematics B covers the following topics: Monomials and Systems of Equations, Polynomials and Function Transformations; Trigonometric Functions, Exponentials and Logarithms; Limits, Continuity and Asymptotes; and Differential and Integral Calculus This subject is only available for enrolment for students enrolled in the University of Melbourne Uni Ready Enabling Program. This subject is not available for credit as part of any undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne. View detailed information in the Handbook

Accordion

Bridging Mathematics A · 12.5 pts

Bridging Mathematics A provides a pathway for students to continue their mathematical training to meet the mathematics entry requirement for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.

Bridging Mathematics A covers the following topics:

Trigonometric Functions; Set Relations and Operations; Injective, Surjective, Bijective Functions; Composition and Inverse; Counting Techniques and Discrete Probability; and Data Analysis and Statistics.

This subject is only available for enrolment for students enrolled in the University of Melbourne Uni Ready Enabling Program.

This subject is not available for credit as part of any undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Bridging Mathematics B · 12.5 pts

Bridging Mathematics B provides a pathway for students to continue their mathematical training to meet the mathematics entry requirement for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.

Bridging Mathematics B covers the following topics:

Monomials and Systems of Equations, Polynomials and Function Transformations; Trigonometric Functions, Exponentials and Logarithms; Limits, Continuity and Asymptotes; and Differential and Integral Calculus

This subject is only available for enrolment for students enrolled in the University of Melbourne Uni Ready Enabling Program.

This subject is not available for credit as part of any undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Science pathway

Core

Complete the following subject.

Accordion
Introduction to Life, Earth and Universe · 12.5 pts	A multi-disciplinary approach is required to understand the most profound questions about life on Earth, and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. This subject will explore the key ideas from the major scientific disciplines to understand the nature of life, the formation of the Earth and the structure of the universe. The development of life on the planet Earth is dependent on evolution of the surface of the planet, and in turn has affected the surface of the planet. Armed with an understanding of how life might have evolved on Earth, the subject will then explore the possibilities for life elsewhere in the solar system and beyond. Topics covered will include: cosmology, extrasolar planets, the search for extraterrestrial life, the formation of the Earth, the early Earth and the evolution of the atmosphere, climatic evolution, definition and origin of life, early cellular evolution, evolution of metazoan life and mass extinctions, prebiotic chemistry, the rise of RNA and DNA, metabolic processes and ecosystems and the evolution of photosynthesis. View detailed information in the Handbook

Accordion

Introduction to Life, Earth and Universe · 12.5 pts

A multi-disciplinary approach is required to understand the most profound questions about life on Earth, and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.

This subject will explore the key ideas from the major scientific disciplines to understand the nature of life, the formation of the Earth and the structure of the universe. The development of life on the planet Earth is dependent on evolution of the surface of the planet, and in turn has affected the surface of the planet. Armed with an understanding of how life might have evolved on Earth, the subject will then explore the possibilities for life elsewhere in the solar system and beyond.

Topics covered will include: cosmology, extrasolar planets, the search for extraterrestrial life, the formation of the Earth, the early Earth and the evolution of the atmosphere, climatic evolution, definition and origin of life, early cellular evolution, evolution of metazoan life and mass extinctions, prebiotic chemistry, the rise of RNA and DNA, metabolic processes and ecosystems and the evolution of photosynthesis.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Elective

Choose from one of the following four subjects, or choose an alternative first-year Bachelor of Science subject that better aligns with your study aspirations or intended major. You cannot take subjects with Mathematical Methods as a prerequisite, nor subjects that are scheduled at the same time.

Accordion
Famine: The Geography of Scarcity · 12.5 pts	There are over 800 million people in the world who are chronically malnourished, and world hunger is rising. Yet the world already produces enough food to feed 1.5 times the global population. This subject explains the physical and social drivers of hunger, famines, and related crises in social-ecological systems. It proposes theories that explain famines and crises of scarcity, and tests these with evidence and case studies. In this way the subject introduces key issues, concepts, and theories central to geography, development, environmental studies and environmental science. The subject is interdisciplinary, providing students with a broad range of knowledge and analytical tools. Specifically, the subject draws together science and social science, introducing students to multiple disciplinary knowledge and practices. View detailed information in the Handbook
Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery · 12.5 pts	This subject builds on students’ prior knowledge, exploring the diversity and unity of life through the lens of five core concepts: evolution, cell theory, regulation, transmission of information and interconnectedness in biological systems. These concepts will be studied at the molecular, cellular, and individual level. Topics will include the evolution of life from the abiotic to the individual, the molecular and physical structure of the cell, cell replication and gene expression, homeostasis and physiological systems regulation, respiration, and interactions within and between organisms. View detailed information in the Handbook
Foundations of Computing · 12.5 pts	AIMS Solving problems in areas such as business, biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, humanities, and social sciences often requires manipulating, analysing, and visualising data through computer programming. This subject teaches students with little or no background in computer programming how to design and write basic programs using a high-level procedural programming language, and to solve simple problems using these skills. This subject is the first subject in the Computing & Software Systems and the Informatics majors, and introduces students to programming and the basics of algorithmic thinking. INDICATIVE CONTENT Fundamental programming constructs; fundamental data structures; abstraction; basic program structures; algorithmic problem solving, testing and debugging; introduction to the Web, multimedia and visualisation. Examples of projects that students complete are: A text analytics “library” consisting of a series of independent functions to calculate/extract different things given a document/document collection as input A video recommender system, broken down into a series of functions An AI player for an online card game, designed such that students play off against each other (and against the class) at the end of semester Please view this video for further information: Foundations of Computing View detailed information in the Handbook
Natural Environments · 12.5 pts	The subject introduces students to the elements of natural systems that underpin Agricultural production and Natural Resource Management (NRM). A critical understanding of these elements and systems is fundamental for the sustainable management of our natural resources. The subject will demonstrate how science can be applied to evaluate and manage ecosystems, and to maintain and improve the sustainability of land resource-based industries. Major themes explored include earth processes and materials; landscape processes and soil formation; weather, climate and climate change; microclimate; nutrient cycling in terrestrial systems; the water cycle and catchment hydrology and; agroecosystems. Indigenous perspectives on natural systems are also considered. Practical skills in landscape assessment and interpretation are emphasised, as well as an appreciation of the effects of scale and temporal change in the examination of natural and managed systems. View detailed information in the Handbook

Commerce pathway

Core

Complete the following subjects.

Accordion
Accounting Reports and Analysis · 12.5 pts	This subject introduces students to the nature of accounting and its role in both financial markets and within organisations. Topics covered provide an overview of key financial and management accounting concepts and include: the constituent elements of financial statements; recognition, measurement and disclosure issues in the preparation of financial statements; accounting policy choices available to managers for key assets and incentives associated with policy choices; the analysis and interpretation of financial statement data; the use of accounting information within organisations to support managerial planning, control and decision making. The coverage and treatment of material in this course is specifically designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students from all disciplines. The focus is on the informed use of accounting information rather than the preparation of accounts. View detailed information in the Handbook
Principles of Management · 12.5 pts	This subject introduces students to the key concepts of management. Four domains of management are explored: self, others, organisations and eco-systems. Managing self includes topics such as personal motivation, creativity and purpose. Managing others looks at working in teams, conflict, diversity and leadership. Managing organisations explores the role of firms, the creation of new businesses, the pursuit of competitive advantage, and the role of social purpose. Managing eco-systems includes topics such as value chains, innovation and stakeholder management. Students will be introduced to management theory, research and case studies that will develop their ability to manage complex real-world business problems, and to create a workplace where people can thrive. View detailed information in the Handbook

Accordion

Accounting Reports and Analysis · 12.5 pts

This subject introduces students to the nature of accounting and its role in both financial markets and within organisations. Topics covered provide an overview of key financial and management accounting concepts and include: the constituent elements of financial statements; recognition, measurement and disclosure issues in the preparation of financial statements; accounting policy choices available to managers for key assets and incentives associated with policy choices; the analysis and interpretation of financial statement data; the use of accounting information within organisations to support managerial planning, control and decision making. The coverage and treatment of material in this course is specifically designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students from all disciplines. The focus is on the informed use of accounting information rather than the preparation of accounts.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Principles of Management · 12.5 pts

This subject introduces students to the key concepts of management. Four domains of management are explored: self, others, organisations and eco-systems. Managing self includes topics such as personal motivation, creativity and purpose. Managing others looks at working in teams, conflict, diversity and leadership. Managing organisations explores the role of firms, the creation of new businesses, the pursuit of competitive advantage, and the role of social purpose. Managing eco-systems includes topics such as value chains, innovation and stakeholder management. Students will be introduced to management theory, research and case studies that will develop their ability to manage complex real-world business problems, and to create a workplace where people can thrive.

View detailed information in the Handbook