University of Tasmania Courses

To be eligible to enrol for the degree applicants must either have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences in this University or have qualified in another university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed by the College of Sciences and Engineering to be equivalent to that degree. In either case, the standard of pass must be of sufficient merit to satisfy the College of Sciences and Engineering.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

To be eligible to enrol for the degree applicants must either have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences in this University or have qualified in another university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed by the College of Sciences and Engineering to be equivalent to that degree. In either case, the standard of pass must be of sufficient merit to satisfy the College of Sciences and Engineering.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Applicants must have:

• Completion of a Bachelor of Medical Research from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification (AQF7 or above) from this or another institution.
• Applicants are normally expected to have obtained a GPA of at least 5.0.

Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours as all offers are subject to supervisor and project availability.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Completion of a Bachelor of Medical Research from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification (AQF7 or above) from this or another institution.
  • Applicants are normally expected to have obtained a GPA of at least 5.0.
• International Applicants must submit evidence of having IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0
  • Evidence is not required from applicants who have completed the BMedRes at UTAS within the last 5 years

Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours as all offers are subject to supervisor and project availability.

1. Must either have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management in this University or have qualified in another university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed to be equivalent to that degree.
2. Normally, must have obtained a minimum average of a credit level in third year units.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management or equivalent degree with a minimum average of a credit level in third year units.

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours:

• must have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Justice Studies, or another approved Bachelor degree, in this University or another approved tertiary institution with a weighted average of 70% of higher, in the 200 and 300 level units forming a major in the proposed Honours discipline of study or in the Core units of the degree.
• if undertaking a combined honours program, should qualify for entry in both programs to be studied;

Exemptions regarding entry requirements may be made at the discretion of the Course Coordinator .

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 65.80. 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 subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

To be eligible for an offer, you must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed one of

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation),
• Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology,
• Certificate IV in Fitness,
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health,
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support,
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques,
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice,
• Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support,
• Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy

OR

Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing).

All applicants must meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at undergraduate level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed 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

Applicants must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

This course does not admit students on the basis of work or life experience. You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in one of the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

• BIO315116 Biology,
• CHM415115 Chemistry,
• MTG315120 General Mathematics,
• PHY415115 Physics,
• PSC315118 Physical Sciences,
• SPT315118 Sport Science

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

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 for special consideration, including economic hardship, a 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 admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 7.0, with no individual band less than 7.0, or a PTE Academic score of 65, with no score lower than 65 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

Applicants are ranked by their academic scores and offers made based on the number of places available.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation),
• Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology,
• Certificate IV in Fitness,
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health,
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support,
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques,
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice,
• Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support,
• Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
• Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in one of the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

• BIO315116 Biology,
• CHM415115 Chemistry,
• MTG315120 General Mathematics,
• PHY415115 Physics,
• PSC315118 Physical Sciences,
• SPT315118 Sport Science

If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

(Year 1 Entry)

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (Year 12)

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

This course has a Guaranteed ATAR of 65. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 74.30. 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 higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed 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 VET/TAFE study

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

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience.

Subject Prerequisites

These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:

• General Mathematics (MTG315115) or equivalent; and
• Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)
• Plus Australian Year 10 pass in English (or equivalent) or higher is required.

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

Alternate Pathway 1 (Year 2 Entry)

Completion of AMSA approved Pre-Sea Deck training

• evidence of minimum of 6 months sea- time on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT on company letterhead AND
• evidence of completion of an AMSA approved monitored on board training program. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)

Or

Completion of approved Pre-Sea Deck training (Year 2 Entry)

• evidence of 24 months sea- time on vessels greater than or equal to 500 GT on company letterhead AND
• evidence of completion of AMSA approved monitored on board training program. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)

OR

Holding a Certificate of Proficiency as Integrated Rating (Year 2 Entry)

• completion of 24 m sea- time as per Marine Order 71 AND
• completion of an AMSA approved monitored on board training program for Integrated Rating. (Task and Guided Study workbooks)

OR

Completion of 36 months sea-Time as per Marine Order 71 (Year 2 Entry)

Or

Holding any of the following qualifications (Year 2 Entry)

• Unrestricted Master Class 5
• Unrestricted Master <24m NC (Near Coastal) COC (Certificate of Competency)
• Unrestricted Master Class 4
• Unrestricted Master <35m NC (Near Coastal) COC (Certificate of Competency)

Or

Holders with alternate AMSA Qualifications (Year 2 Entry)

Holders with Alternate AMSA Domestic Qualifications as per Mo 71 and 74. All applicants to alternative entry points and pathways will be reviewed by admissions on an individual basis.

Or

Alternate Pathway 2 (Year 2 and Entry Domestic Only)

RAN officers holding a Bridge Warfare Certificate.

Alternate Pathway 3 (Year 3 Entry)

Holders of Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency

• Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Deck Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency OR
• Diploma of Applied Science (Mate/Master <500GT) OR
• Equivalent qualification

Alternate Pathway 4 (Conversion Degree Pathway)

Students must have completed STCW Management level (Master Class 1 / STCW A-II/2) studies and:

hold a Master Class 1, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck Certificate of Competency

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

• General Mathematics (MTG315115) or equivalent; and
• Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)

If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.

Students who have not yet arranged their employment for the sea-time component of the course will usually commence in the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) and transfer to the Bachelor at a later date with full credit.

A range of admission pathways are available to students with relevant prior studies in nautical science. These are outlined in the "Alternative entry pathways" section on this page.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

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 this course was 87.10. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive

Applicants for the Theatre and Performance major who have not met the ATAR requirement may be asked to undertake an audition or interview in order to be admitted to the course.

For all other majors, if you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Completed a course at Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
• Completed at least one units of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) of a course at Diploma level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
• Completed the Diploma of University Studies; or
• Competed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• completed a Certificate III (or equivalent qualification) in a related field; or
• completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

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.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

This course does not have any course specific requirements.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. 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.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your 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).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

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

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Diploma level or higher.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program and X1B International First Year Diploma (Business).

Course Specific Requirements
This course does not have any course specific requirements.

For admission to this course you need either:

1) A completed Australian Advanced Diploma or above, or approved equivalent#; OR

2) at least two years' management experience*.

You must provide evidence to support your eligibility for the degree, in particular a copy of your CV showing your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm the work experience meets the minimum level for entry.

#approved equivalent from any overseas institution as assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

*minimum management experience in this case is defined as supervisory, team leader or business manager experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

This course is not available to international students. Please refer to 35A1 Graduate Certificate in Business Studies for details of the equivalent course offering for international students.

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science; or
• a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing; or
• other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study, or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

All applicants must submit:

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
• or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

Evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided (IELTS 6.5, no band less than 6.5)

All applicants must submit:

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

To be eligible to receive an offer applicants will have

• Completed nationally accredited health professional degree, at AQF7 including medicine, nursing and paramedicine, from an Australian higher education provider or equivalent overseas qualification,
• AND at least 2 years of health professional experience
• AND some professional or life experience in a remote / extreme environment as specified by the College of Health and Medicine

OR

• Completed nationally accredited health professional degree at AQF7 (other than medicine, nursing or paramedicine), including exercise science, dentistry or physiotherapy
• AND at least 2 years remote clinical experience as specified by the College of Health and Medicine

OR

• Completed the Graduate Diploma of Healthcare in Extreme Environments

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.