Qualifications
Australian VCE subjects
English
Maths
Sciences/Other
IB subjects
English
Maths
Sciences/Other
VET Study
All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and in one unit of mathematics or science.
VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants with science-based certificate IV level studies will require average results of at least 80%. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.
Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Compulsory: Applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Statement.
University: Two single units at an Australian higher education institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.
All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and in one unit of mathematics or science.
Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Compulsory: Applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Statement.
Tertiary Study- including VET and Higher Education
English Language Courses
English test
| Test | Minimum overall score | Minimum band score |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | Reading: 6 Listening: 6 Writing: 6 Speaking: 6 |
| TOEFL paper-based | 550 | Test of written English: 4.5 |
| TOEFL internet | 79 | Reading: 13 Listening: 12 Writing: 21 Speaking: 18 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 58 | Reading: 50 Listening: 50 Writing: 50 Speaking: 50 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 176 | No skill score below 169 |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 176 | No skill score below 169 |
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Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
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