University of Sydney (USYD) Courses

Admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology requires the applicant to have:

• A bachelor or master's degree or a PhD in exercise science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; and
• A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 per cent
• Evidence of*:
  1. a current Exercise Scientist Accreditation (AES) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia; or
  2. completion of a bachelor or master's degree accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the level of Exercise Science; or
  3. an approved Graduate Entry Assessment from Exercise and Sport Science Australia

*by providing evidence of accreditation, applicants are also proving extensive pre-existing knowledge in human anatomy, human or exercise physiology and research design and statistics.

Admission to this course requires the applicant to:

• have a pre-registration nursing degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification with a credit average; or
• have a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
• be a registered nurse in Australia or overseas.

Domestic applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse, be working in emergency nursing and provide a statement of support from their supervisor or manager in order to undertake the required clinical assessments.

International applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience in emergency nursing and have a choice of providing a statement of support from their supervisor if they wish to undertake the required clinical assessments in their home country, or else the clinical assessments can be undertaken at the Sydney Nursing School under simulated conditions.

Admission to the course requires:

• a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

Admission to the Master of Economics (2 years full-time) requires:

• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
• completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

If you have completed previous studies in a related area or have relevant work experience, you may be able to reduce the duration of your studies based on the criteria below:

Admission to the Master of Economics (1.5 years full-time) requires:

• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
• relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to the Master of Economics (1 year full-time) requires:

• an Honours degree in Economics.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master's degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master's after successful completion of the shorter course.

Admission to the Master of Architectural Science requires:

• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or

• completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or

• completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all the units attempted for the award.

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science will hold one of the following:

• A medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification
• A bachelor's degree in health realted discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification
• A bachelor's degree in a non-health related disicipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty.
• A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.

Admission to the course requires:

• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
• evidence of a minimum of three years recent and relevant professional experience.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Criminology requires:

• a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
• a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; and the applicant provides evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

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Admission to the Master of Urbanism requires:

• a bachelor's degree in design, human geography or related field from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
• completion of an approved graduate Diploma course.

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Taxation requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney; or an equivalent qualification.

To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfil the following criteria:

1. An Australian bachelor's degree, master's or PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent.
2. A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit.