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    bridging course

    Hi everyone, I do standard maths and I am hoping to study a bachelor of science, specifically biology, most likely at unsw. I am wondering whether I should do a bridging course since advanced maths is assumed knowledge for the course, or if self study would suffice. I do quite well in standard...
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    how to study for practicals science

    confident/decent at content but struggle a lot in practicals - ik my validity/reliability/accuracy and other basic skills but i think i get panicked and take too long to set up the prac itself and then conduct it/take results i have a prac for both phys (mod 1 + 2) and chem (mod 2) this term...
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    Investigating Science vs. Bio

    So, I've chosen the three sciences for year 11 but 'm considering dropping biology since it needs a lot of memorisation and going for Investigating science instead to lighten my workload. What should I consider? What are your thoughts?
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    Switching from Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) to Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing at USYD

    I need some urgent help guys… At the moment I’m currently enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies), but my end goal is to get into medicine, and I found out that there is a degree called: Bachelor of Science and Master of Nursing. The reason why I chose Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced...
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    99.95 QUADRUPLE STATE RANKER ENGLISH TUTORING

    Hey guys! My name's Ashvin and I completed the HSC in 2016, achieving an ATAR of 99.95 alongside with being the dux of my school, Girraween High. I have recently completed the Double Degree Medicine program at the University of Sydney, and in the past have also managed to successfully secure 5...
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    ! What is UNSW Preparation Program (Science) !

    Hi, i got into the UNSW preparation program (Science). HELP what is it, i dont know. i didnt get my preference course which was the bachelor of science. It says i need to do a test to transfer after that program into the bachelor of science. I NEED HELP. What is the test like and what is it...
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    Dropping Science Extension?

    Hi all, I am thinking about dropping Science ext but I am not sure if it's the right choice for me. I love the course and I am very passionate about science, research, data analysis etc. however the workload is massive and I also do lots of other hardcore subjects e.g. 4u math, chem, music 2...
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    UTS BIT CO-OP or UNSW CS/Engineering or UNSW CS/SCI

    I'd like some help picking between these three courses. I want to get into medicine next year as a non-standard entry student, but that also means I'll have to pick a degree that I will be completely fine sticking to if med doesn't work out. That being said, I'll still have to maintain a high...
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    SCIENCE AND PRELIM/HSC CHEMISTRY TUTORING FROM EXPERIENCED HSC TEACHER

    Hi guys! My name is Dr Vidya Bandodkar and I am offering specialist tutoring for Years 7-10 Science and Year 11/12 Chemistry. I come with over 20 years of secondary school teaching experience, whereby I have been a junior science and senior Chemistry teacher with the NSW Department of Education...
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    Do I need Yr 12 Math Ext 1 to get into biomedical Engineering degree?

    Im interested in doing biomedical engineering in university. However i want to do science extension in Year 12 (I know it doesn't scale the best but i'm passionate) and drop Math Ext 1. So far Math Ext 1 in Yr 11 has been pretty easy as I did Math Adv by an accelerated course. I also do the 3...
  11. SB257426

    If Qsp=Ksp does that mean a precipitate will form ?

    I understand that at Ksp we have a saturated solution which is where you have the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given solvent but multiple people are saying different things. Some people are saying there is no precipitate and some people are saying there is a precipitate. I am...
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    Faraday's Paradox

    Can anyone please explain this in terms of emf and induction...? PLEASE🙏🙏🙏🙏
  13. h_s_r11

    Science IRP/SRP Help!

    My teacher said choose something I'm interested in and that for me if Visual Arts. I finally decided I want to research paint but I have no idea how to approach it. I'm finding it complicated to understand the theory and have no idea how I can even make a quantitative experiment out of it. Any...
  14. Bob99

    2022 Physics QAT MCQ Doubt

    Answers say C I think it has to be A. Someone pls come to the rescue with the correct explanation.
  15. Bob99

    Mass defect of nuclear fission/fusion

    I am a bit confused about the mass defect occurring from nuclear fission/fusion reactions. Online sources + textbooks say that the products of a nuclear fusion reaction will have less mass than the reactants, and will release energy in relation to E=mc^2. But in my matrix book, they are saying...
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    Bachelors of …?

    Hi guys, This is probably me just stressing out about random and irrelevant stuff but am I the only one really lost about what I want to do after high school. I 100% know that I want to go to uni but I don’t know what for. Me picking subjects for the hsc based solely on what I like probably...
  17. LennonTheLemon

    Arts/Law vs Science/Law

    Context: I am currently doing Science/Law and majoring in chemistry. I should still able to change to Arts/Law and major in music. I have a fervent motivation to do both chemistry and music, however, my passion for music slightly trumps that of chemistry. The reason it is a hard decision is...
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    99.70 All Rounder - PHYSICS (97) | SCIENCE EXTENSION (46) | ECONOMICS | CHEMISTRY TUTORING + Maths 3U Comprehensive Notes

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. :D I am Peter and I graduated last year with a 99.70 ATAR as an all-round achiever, with HSC marks of: 97/100 in Physics (Ranked 1st Internally) 46/50 in Science Extension (Ranked 1st Internally) 99/100 in 2U Maths (accelerated) - NEW...
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    Just got my first year 12 assignment. What do I do now?

    Got my first bio assignment for year 12, but I'm too overwhelmed with things that i could possibly do e.g. practice papers, extend notes, get straight into memorising. What should I be doing from now up until the exam and how should I structure my day in terms of fitting in the assignment into...
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    subject selections year 11- HELP!!

    hi omg my subject selections are tomorrow!! i've thought out my subjects for a while and i plan on: ext eng ext math jap continuers chemistry bio But I've been getting cold feet for biology, is it really worth it doing two sciences?? Because everyone I know says that biology is a death trap and...
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