Due to large student numbers, some lab and lecture streams for Health Science First Year (HSFY) papers (CELS 191, CHEM 191, PHSI 191, HUBS 191) can be very full. This will vary by paper and type of stream, but in some cases the space constraints require us to restrict timetable changes to the students most in need.
Some information about lecture and lab streams is on the Health Sciences First Year website:
Under what circumstances can I obtain a permanent streaming change?
You can apply for a permanent streaming change if the reason you cannot make your lecture or lab stream is due to significant events that are outside your control and will last for all or most of semester 1. If you have childcare obligations, paid employment, or will be/have been medically incapacitated, then you can apply for a permanent streaming change. If you belong to a social club which meets on the same evening as your lab, you will not be able to apply for a permanent streaming change at this time. In addition to demonstrating that you need a streaming change you will need to demonstrate that your reason applies for the whole semester.
Some examples of acceptable reasons for permanent lab streaming change are:
- Timetable clash
- Medical issues
- Paid work
- Parenting/care obligations
- National or regional-level representative sports
If your situation does not correspond to an example listed here but you still feel that you qualify for a streaming change, you can ask. Each application for a streaming change will be judged on its own merit. Any documentation you have to support your case will be helpful.
Applying for a permanent streaming change – where and when can I apply?
Permanent
During Tuesday and Wednesday in the first week of semester 1, there will be staff for all the HSFY papers gathered in one place so you can find someone to help:
- Location: South Lab, Ground floor of the Physics Department
- Times: 11am to 2pm Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February 2025
You will be asked to fill out a Streaming Change Application Form (PDF 69.3KB) for each paper you have a timetable issue with, and the staff will determine if your request can be granted and help you get the changes completed in eVision.
As class numbers are still slightly uncertain during the first few weeks, priority will be given to the more needy cases. If you are turned down at this time, there may be an opportunity to re-apply for a change after class numbers have stabilised.
From Thursday 27 February
Refer to the map in Streaming Changes Information (PDF 5.9MB) for office locations for each paper.
- PHSI 191: Physics Department reception on the first floor of Science 3
- CELS 191: CELS 191 office MEG04, ground floor Mellor Laboratory Building
- HUBS 191: HUBS office, ground floor of the Microbiology Department
- CHEM 191: CHEM 191 office MEG16 ground floor of the Mellor Laboratory Building
Temporary
One-off changes can be made by staff for the individual papers.
Refer to the map in Streaming Changes Information (PDF 5.9MB) for office locations for each paper.
- PHSI 191: Physics Department reception on the first floor of Science 3
- CELS 191: CELS 191 office MEG04, ground floor Mellor Laboratory Building
- HUBS 191: HUBS office, ground floor of the Microbiology Department
- CHEM 191: CHEM 191 office MEG16 ground floor of the Mellor Laboratory Building
What kind of evidence do I need to produce?
It will depend on your reasons for obtaining a streaming change. Any documentation you provide should be produced by a third party that is involved with the reason for your streaming change (i.e. an employer or doctor) and clearly state the times and dates that you cannot attend lectures or labs. The documentation should also include contact details.