Find out about the laboratory or fieldwork subjects where enrolment capacity is limited by available resources, including how and when to apply.
Quota Subjects
Several subjects offered by the University are termed 'quota subjects' or 'quota restricted subjects'. These are usually laboratory or fieldwork subjects where enrolment capacity is limited by available resources. All students are selected for these subjects on the basis of academic merit.
Selection will often use your overall course average marks, however the major/stream, course or results in a specific discipline area may also be used.
HOW DO I APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A QUOTA SUBJECT?
Applications for quota subjects will open during the re-enrolment period. See below for closing dates.
You must be enrolled in the subject by the application closing date in order to be considered for selection. Being enrolled in the subject is your complete application, there is nothing else you need to do. This deadline is referred to as the 'Last Self-Enrol date' and can be seen on the individual handbook entry for each subject, in the 'Dates and Location' section.
Selection into Biomedical Science quota subjects is based on academic merit. Some subjects will also give preference to students within a certain major or course, or with results in a specific discipline. Students who have successfully completed the prerequisites will also be considered before those who have not. Please see the selection criteria for each subject listed below.
"Enrolled in the major" is defined having the major declared on your study plan and having successfully completed at least one core subject at the time of selection.
Students that miss the application deadline will only be able to receive a spot in the subject if there are still places available (first in basis). Where subjects are full after selection a waitlist will be maintained.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Enrolling in a quota subject through your study plan DOES NOT guarantee you a place in the subject. Email notification will be sent to advise the outcome of your application.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: External applicants (Community Access Program, cross-institutional and enabling) will be considered under a separate application process. If applying for ANAT20006 you do not need to have your pre-requisites equivalents checked by the subject coordinator before applying, this will be done in the selection process.
Semester 1 Application Dates
Application Deadline: Sunday 21 January 2024
External Application Deadline (CAP/Enabling/Cross Institutional): Sunday 14 January 2024
| Subject | Selection Criteria | Quota Places | Selection Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT20006 - Principles of Human Structure | Academic Merit | 450 | Student self enrolment closed |
| ANAT30007 - Human Locomotor Systems |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Human Structure and Function major | 495 | Student self enrolment closed |
| BCMB20005 - Techniques in Molecular Science | Academic Merit | 210 | Student self enrolment closed |
| BCMB30010 - Advanced Techniques in Molecular Science |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major | 72 | Student self enrolment closed |
| MIIM30016 - Techniques in Microbiology |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Microbiology major | 160 | Student self enrolment closed |
| PATH30002 - Techniques for the Investigation of Disease |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Pathology major | 160 | Student self enrolment closed |
| PHRM30009 - Drugs in Biomedical Experiments |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Pharmacology major | 126 | Student self enrolment closed |
| PHYS20009 - Research Based Physiology | Academic Merit | 200 | Student self enrolment closed |
| PHYS30009 - Experimental Physiology |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Physiology major | 30 | Enrolments closed |
Semester 2 Application Dates
Application Deadline: Sunday 30 June 2024
External Application Deadline (CAP/Enabling/Cross Institutional): Sunday 23 June 2024
| Subject | Selection Criteria | Quota Places | Selection Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT20006 - Principles of Human Structure | Academic Merit | 450 | Enrolments open |
| ANAT30008 - Viscera and Visceral Systems |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Human Structure and Function major | 495 | Enrolments open |
| BCMB20005 - Techniques in Molecular Science | Academic Merit | 210 | Enrolments open |
| BCMB30010 - Advanced Techniques in Molecular Science |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major | 48 | Enrolments open |
| CEDB30003 - Developmental Biology | Academic Merit | 110 | Enrolments open |
| MIIM30015 - Techniques in Immunology |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Immunology major | 160 | Enrolments open |
| PATH30004 - Advanced Investigation of Human Disease | Academic Merit | 200 | Enrolments open |
| PATH20003 - Experimental Pathology | Academic Merit | 30 | Enrolments open |
| PHRM30009 - Drugs in Biomedical Experiments |
Academic Merit Preference given to students enrolled in the Pharmacology major | 63 | Enrolments open |
| PHYS20009 - Research Based Physiology | Academic Merit | 200 | Enrolments open |
HOW TO APPLY - Internal UniMelb Students (includes exchange and study abroad students)
- Enrol in the subject via my.unimelb by the application deadline. Students who meet the requisites but are unable to enrol via the portal should submit an Enrolment Variation form.
- Selection will occur after the application deadline
- Once selection has been finalised, applicants will receive notification of their application outcome via email. Outcomes will be emailed out to students within 1-2 weeks after the application close date.
- Unsuccessful and wait-listed applicants will be withdrawn from the subject and advised via email.
HOW TO APPLY - External Applicants
(CAP/Enabling/Cross-Institutional)
- Submit complete application by the application deadline (including all required documentation). Minimum Required Documentation: Transcripts for all undergraduate and honours study, up to and including results from the previous calendar year. Please follow the single subject applications process:
- Selection will occur after the application deadline.
- Once selection has been finalised, applicants will receive notification of their application outcome via email. It is expected that the notification will be sent out within 10-15 business days.
- Late applications will only be considered if places are available after selection has occurred.
FAQs
- I missed the application deadline - what do I do?
If there are places available after selection and you meet the pre-requisites you will be able to self enrol as normal up until the Friday before Semester commences.
If you do not meet the pre-requisites please email the subject coordinator for requisite waiver approval.If you meet the pre-requisites and cannot enrol this means the subject is full. You will need to contact the subject coordinator to request to be added to the waitlist.
Please note: while selection is occurring you will not receive a response. Once selection has been completed we will advise you whether you will be able to enrol (subject not full) or have been placed on the waitlist. - I really want to do a quota subject but don't meet the pre-requisite requirements. What can I do?
If you do not have the prerequisites for a subject and wish to apply, you will need to obtain written coordinator approval to enrol in the subject. Please note that it is unlikely that subject coordinators will grant a prerequisite waiver unless they are satisfied that you have background knowledge equivalent to the subject’s prerequisites. Once you have received coordinator approval, you need to submit an Enrolment Variation form. Note that obtaining a requisite waiver to apply for the subject does not guarantee a place in the subject; it simply allows you to be considered in the selection process.
- I need to do this subject to complete my major. Is this considered during selection?
If you have declared the major on your study plan and already successfully completed at least one core subject of the major at the time of selection, students who applied on time will be given priority during selection rounds for other core subjects in that major. To be given this priority, you need to ensure you apply on time. No priority for elective subjects or major pre-requisite subjects.
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