G'day,
You CAN apply for entry into the TSP programme, to do this you must seek special permission from A/Prof Anthony (Tony) Masters, who you will find in room 459 in the School of Chemistry.
He is the Science Faculty's TSP coordinator, and also the guy who looks after the SSP Chemistry Program.
Entry into CHEMISTRY TSP (hence entry into the SSP unit of study) is very limited, if you meet the prerequisite for it (98.7 and 90 HSC Chem mark...which is 94th percentile just abouts), you get the letter, if you JUST missed this UAI (98+), read on to see what you can do. (If your HSC Chemistry mark is <90, you will not be successful). This man is NOT negotiable.
HOWEVER, physics people are MUCH nicer, if you didn't get invited into the PHYSICS TSP program, but have a VERY good UAI (98+) and 90+ HSC mark, and have 4u maths under you belt, then contact Prof. Dick Hunstead.
Best thing is to email the respective person;
Prof. Hunstead:
rwh@physics.usyd.edu.au (Physics TSP)
A/Pros Masters:
T.Masters@chem.usyd.edu.au (Chemistry TSP/SSP)
If you would like to be considered for entry you will need special permission from them. in the email send them your;
- Short message asking for special permission to enter course
- Tell them your exact UAI and your Science HSC Marks (inc. maths if you want)
They HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD, which has your uai and hsc marks on it, so don't lie to them, once they get your email, they will check your record and decided whether or not you merit entry, they will email you back if your successful most likely, or if you think you deserve entry based your your academic record, go see them the day after you send the email.
Prof. Hunstead: Room 567 Physics Annex (which is in building behind the main physics building) (Physics TSP)
A/Pros Masters: Room 459, School of Chemistry
Best of Luck,
George
