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Astrophysics - Majors Starting With A
Monash University
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| Major required sequence | Major required sequence | Suggested science sequence/core science unit | Recommended additional science units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035 ) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) | PHS1011 or PHS1001 (depending on VCE or equivalent background) | Science elective | ASP1010 or another science sequence is recommended in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science |
| Semester 2 | MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) | PHS1022 or PHS1002 | SCI1000 Science communication to influence change | ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence |
- Semester 1 MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035 ) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) PHS1011 or PHS1001 (depending on VCE or equivalent background) Science elective ASP1010 or another science sequence is recommended in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science
- Semester 1 MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035 ) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) PHS1011 or PHS1001 (depending on VCE or equivalent background) Science elective ASP1010 or another science sequence is recommended in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science
- Semester 1 MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035 ) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) PHS1011 or PHS1001 (depending on VCE or equivalent background) Science elective ASP1010 or another science sequence is recommended in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science
- Semester 1 MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035 ) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) PHS1011 or PHS1001 (depending on VCE or equivalent background) Science elective ASP1010 or another science sequence is recommended in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science
- Semester 1 MTH1020 or MTH1030 (or MTH1035 ) (depending on VCE or equivalent background) PHS1011 or PHS1001 (depending on VCE or equivalent background) Science elective ASP1010 or another science sequence is recommended in Biological sciences, Chemistry, Earth, atmosphere and environment, Geographical science, or Computational science
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
- Semester 2 MTH1030 (if not already taken) or MTH2010 (or MTH2015 ) PHS1022 or PHS1002 SCI1000 Science communication to influence change ASP1022 or a unit to complete that science sequence
For more information refer to the Astrophysics major in the Handbook.