My Major: Bachelor of Science

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1 Careers Practitioners Seminar Bachelor of Science Associate Professor Michelle Livett Director, Bachelor of Science Five facts about the Bachelor of Science #1: Seeks to inspire Solving the great challenges facing modern society requires individuals who understand science and technology.

2 #2: Develops varied graduate attributes Problem solving skills Ability to work with others and independently IT skills BSc Logical thinking skills (methods of science) Analytical skills Communication skills #3: Teaching & Learning environment Subjects taught by top scientists and engineers Exposed to up-to-date research Facilities State-of-the-art learning and teaching spaces Access to research-level equipment Parkville Precinct Bio21 biotechnology hub VLSCI super computer Melbourne Brain Centre #4: Opportunity Opportunities to learn collaboratively, put your science interest into a bigger context, communicate about science as mentors, writers, web designers, engage in community, gain research experience (UROP), and learn on exchange at international partner institutions.

3 #5: Choice Diverse first-year experiences Allows you to explore multiple areas of interest Coherence Single discipline, or multidisciplinary majors Flexibility and choice At least two majors kept open to the end of second year 35 majors to choose from Deconstructing the majors Bachelor of Science 35 majors Behavioural Sciences Psychology Chemical Sciences Chemistry Food Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Pharmacology Earth Sciences Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences Geology Environmental Sciences Engineering gsystems Information Technology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Bioengineering Systems Computing and Software Systems Environmental Science Geomatics Chemical Systems Geography Informatics Civil Systems Computing and Software Systems Electrical Systems Mechanical Systems Life Sciences Agricultural Science Animal Health and Disease Animal Science and Management Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biotechnology Cell and Developmental Biology Genetics Human Structure and Function Life Sciences continued Marine Biology Microbiology, Infection and Immunology Neuroscience Pathology Pharmacology Physiology Plant Science Zoology Mathematical, Statistical and Physical Sciences Mathematical Physics Mathematics and Statistics Physics

4 Sample course plan First year Physics 1 Calculus 2 The Global Environment Introductory Microeconomics Physics 2: Physical Sci & Tech Linear Algebra Understanding Planet Earth Japanese 1 Second year Quantum Mechanics & Real Analysis & Applications Weather & Climate Systems Intro to Climate Change Electrodynamics & Optics Vector Analysis Atmospheric Envi Processes Third year major Complex Analysis Numerical & Symbolic Maths Global Climates of the Past Introductory Macroeconomics Climate Change 2 Discrete Mathematics Partial Differential Equ ns Modern and Future Climate Business Law Science core Breadth Career pathways Bachelor of Science pathways Bachelor of Science Science Knowledge Foundation Depth Breadth Straight to employment: Resources, Technology, Environment, Finance, Health Graduates programs for graduates of all degrees: Law, Management, Teaching, Information Systems Graduate coursework programs for BSc graduates: Engineering, Dentistry, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, Vet Science Master of (emphasis on profession) Environment, Biotechnology, Operations Research & Management Science, Forest Ecosystem Science Pathways to research higher degrees

5 BSc pathways straight to employment Industries include: agriculture community industries defence finance government health care logistics mining telecommunications Graduates with majors in: agricultural science, geology, chemistry, physics and mathematics are amongst the top 10% of salary earners. Bachelor of Science pathways Bachelor of Science Science Knowledge Foundation Depth Breadth Straight to employment: Resources, Technology, Environment, Finance, Health Graduates programs for graduates of all degrees: Law, Management, Teaching, Information Systems Graduate coursework programs for BSc graduates: Engineering, Dentistry, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, Vet Science Master of (emphasis on profession) Environment, Biotechnology, Operations Research & Management Science, Forest Ecosystem Science Pathways to research higher degrees BSc pathways graduate study In 2011: 73% of graduating students went on to further study 60% of graduating students went on to further study at Melbourne 27% enrolled in research training courses such as Honours, MSc 13% enrolled in the Master of Engineering 14% enrolled in Health Science Higher Degrees

6 BSc pathways from first-year to your chosen career First-year package Second & third year Graduate study Behavioural sciences Complete a major in Animal Sciences Chemical Sciences science, engineering or Business Earth Sciences technology in your area Earth/Environ l Sciences Environmental Sciences of interest Engineering Engineering Systems Health Sciences Information Technology Ensure you complete the Information Technology Life Sciences necessary prerequisites Law Mathematics to continue with your Research Physical Sciences chosen graduate course Teaching From BSc to a career in Health Sciences Behavioural sciences Chemical Sciences Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences Engineering Systems Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematics Physical Sciences Plan A: Doctor of Dental Surgery Take the required prerequisites in the BSc. and at the same time you could also. Plan B: Major in Biochemistry Complete a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and possibly go on to Honours study in this discipline and at the same time you could also. Plan C: Master of Science (Bioinformatics) Include some IT or maths subjects in your undergraduate studies From BSc to a career in Science Research Behavioural sciences Chemical Sciences Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences Engineering Systems Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematics Physical Sciences Complete a major in science and then Continue with further study BSc Honours MSc courses Master of Agricultural Science Master of Biotechnology Master of Information Systems and many other options

7 Careers Practitioners Seminar Physics Dr Roger Rasool Careers Practitioners Seminar Biotechnology Associate Professor Ed Newbigin What is biotechnology? Karl Ereky coined the term "biotechnology" in 1917 o All lines of work by which products are made from raw materials with the aid of living organisms Karl Ereky o Commercialising the products of research in the life sciences

8 What is biotechnology? The lab bench-to-supermarket shelf transition What is biotechnology? Many areas of science contribute to biotechnology Thieman and Palladino (2009) Introduction to biotechnology 2 nd edition Where could I wind up? Where could I wind up? There are over 400 biotech companies in Australia, 130 are listed on the ASX Source: Nature Biotech (2008) 26,

9 Biotech, a sunrise industry Aust Capital Terr. 2% South Australia 7% Tasmania 1% NT 0% Western Australia 10% Victoria 39% Most Ozbiotech 39% companies are based in Melbourne Queensland 15% New South Wales 26% Source: BioMelbourne Network UM a flexible pathway Life Science Package The biotechnology major provides choice Molecular Biotech Agricultural Biotech Chemical Biotech Biomedical Biotech Careers Practitioners Seminar Animal Science and Management Dr Ian Bland

10 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science & Management) Ensuring ethical use of animals as a resource for advancing human endeavour. Support and enhance the integral roles that animals play in sustaining our lives What do Animal Scientists do? Animal science professionals are essential for ensuring the ethical treatment of animals in use as a resource for: Food Fibre Recreation Research Sport Work Companionship What do you study in Animal Science & Management? Welfare, ethics and protection Behaviour Physiology Companion animal biology Nutrition Reproductive technology

11 Sample course plan: Animal Science & Management Careers in Animal Sciences continued Animal care and welfare animal welfare and protection, animal behaviour, improvement of conditions and treatment of animals, stockmanship and quality assurance, animal health services, improved and alternative management strategies Careers in Animal Science Enterprise management manager of large livestock enterprises or farm service businesses (feed or animal health companies), adviser, livestock improvement officer, consultant or research scientist. Careers are available across the whole food supply chain, from the farm level to processing, distribution and marketing

12 Careers in Animal Sciences continued Animal research and biotechnology industries animal molecular genetics and breeding, identification and quality assurance, biotechnology in health related research and management methods Professor Michael Goddard, Professorial Fellow in animal genetics was recently honoured with election as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. Careers in Animal Sciences continued Agriculture industries and animal production animal nutritionist, development of animal health products, environmental management in animal industries, quality assurance, horse industries, dairy herd and farm management, pig and poultry manager, pasture agronomist/adviser Honours in Animal Science & Management Research project relating to applied problems within animal industries/organisations Provides a pathway towards a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD)

13 Postgraduate study options Coursework options: Master of Animal Science Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (4 year program) Research options: MPhil / PhD Careers Practitioners Seminar Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dr Peter Vesk Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Fundamental science of our biosphere. What controls where a species is found and how abundant it is? How did that species evolve from itsancestors? How did that species evolve from its ancestors? How do living things interact with the environment?

14 Favour the curious, those who want to work outside, fascinated by the natural world What s involved? Practical work Understanding ecological and evolutionary theory Appreciating and learning scientific methodologies for improving ecological knowledge Careers it s a jungle out there Government policy & practice Non Governmental Organizations Consulting Teaching Research knowledge Biodiversity Botany Land use planning Natural resource management Forestry, fisheries, pests Carbon economy Conservation Wildlife Risk assessment Natural products research

15 Applied questions How do populations respond to human actions? How to manage the environment? How to save species? Careers Practitioners Seminar Computing and Software Systems Associate Professor Tim Baldwin Click to add title click to add text