Entry is based on a bachelor, graduate certificate or diploma, or bachelor with honours qualification, or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline and with a suitable GPA. English language requirements must also be met.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under two admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 AND you meet the minimum knowledge requirements for your preferred major.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a minimum GPA of 5.0 AND you meet the minimum knowledge requirements for your preferred major.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Geology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Physiology
Statistics
Zoology
The minimum knowledge requirements for each major are detailed in the Additional Admission Requirements section below. When it is not clear from your academic background, you can include a cover letter in your application detailing how you have met the minimum knowledge requirements for your preferred major.

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
When it is not clear from your academic background, you can include a cover letter in your application detailing how you have met the minimum knowledge requirements for your preferred major.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application.

An IELTS(Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent
TOEFL score of at least 91 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component and 20 in listening, speaking and reading.