Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education

This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

In 2021, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into the Bachelor of Science was 65.10. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Applicants with previous higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent); or
• Partially completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or have partially completed an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicants must have completed the equivalent of at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
• Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applicants with work and life experience

This course does accept applications based on work or life experience.

Prerequisites

These prerequisites apply to all applicants. Some majors require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects: Molecular Bioscience and Chemistry require senior secondary level chemistry; Mathematics and Statistics and Decision Science require the completion of Mathematics Methods; Physics requires senior secondary level Physics and Mathematics Methods.

Special consideration

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition, or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)

All applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.

This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.) All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.

Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.

Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Master of Teaching students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy

Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE)

Progression to Master of Teaching

To progress into the Master of Teaching component of the course you must attain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above (Credit average) in the first 100 credit points of undergraduate study. If you do not meet this GPA requirement you will be transferred into the Bachelor of Science with full credit. On completion of the Bachelor of Science you may apply to return and complete the Master of Teaching.