Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Select an option that best suits you:
You're considered a high school leaver if you:
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
 - Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.
 
ATAR pathway
- Minimum ATAR 70
 - Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
 
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.
At least one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Integrated Science or Physics.
Desirable WACE subjects
High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.
Chemistry ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
StepUp Entry
StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
Alternative pathways
If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
- Certificate IV + English Competency
 
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.
elements considered are WE and either V or Q. STAT alone is not accepted for entry into this course.Demonstrate an academic score based on a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent year 12 studies.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6
 - Speaking: 6
 - Reading: 6
 - Listening: 6
 - Overall band score: 6.5
 
Find your pathway to Curtin
Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
How others gained admission
View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
You're considered someone with work and life experience if:
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define 'experience'
'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
Pathways
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.
elements considered are WE and either V or Q. STAT alone is not accepted for entry into this course.Demonstrate an academic score based on a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent year 12 studies.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6
 - Speaking: 6
 - Reading: 6
 - Listening: 6
 - Overall band score: 6.5
 
Find your pathway to Curtin
Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
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