Entry is based on a bachelor or postgraduate qualification, or overseas equivalent in a relevant discipline. English language requirements must also be met.
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 four admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* 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* 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).
Rule C: You have completed a Master qualification (AQF Level 9 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* 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 C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule D: You have completed a Doctorate qualification (AQF Level 10 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* 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 D. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:

Agriculture
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Computational Science
Ecology
Genetics
Geology
Mathematics
Medicinal Chemistry
Microbiology
Neuroscience (may include Science, Medicine, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, Health, Counselling)
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. Please see UNE's English Language Requirements above for further information.


An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5, or equivalent
TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test, or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.