The University of Notre Dame Australia Courses

Entry requirements

• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university which has been completed at a superior standard and which demonstrates the applicant's potential to undertake and complete research-based study at AQF level 9 equivalence.
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.
• You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

Entry requirements

The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the Master of Philosophy program:

• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised university
• An equivalent academic background or extensive professional experience that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.

An applicant may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study or as deemed by the Dean of School.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 qualification); or Master of Philosophy
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the National Head of School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at master's level
• An applicant may be required to satisfy the National Head of School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

Entry requirements

Applicants will usually have to fulfil the following criteria:

• Possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised university, which has been completed at a high credit standard and which demonstrates the applicant's potential to undertake and complete research-based study.
• Have an equivalent academic background or extensive professional experience that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Master's level.
• Candidates may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission for postgraduate programs.

Specific Program Requirements for Admission

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must hold:

• an AQF Level 7 qualification; or
• studies sufficient to meet the requirements of an AQF Level 7 Award; or
• informal/non-formal learning equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification plus evidence of the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.

International students must have a qualification that is recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree, AQF Level 7.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Entry requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 qualification); or
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Masters level.

You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

Entry requirements

A completed undergraduate Bachelor degree.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.

Applications must also meet the following requirements:

• AQF7 in theology or equivalent and AQF9 in theology or equivalent with substantial research component at A High Level of Achievement. Or AQF8 Honours Degree in Theology with Honours at 1st or 2A Level OR equivalent.
• For students without the prior study in the English language, IELTS of 7.0 in all bands.

Entry requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognised Australian or overseas university demonstrating the attainment of satisfactory grades OR
• Relevant industry experience in management/supervision.

Note: Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to selected applicants who have no formal tertiary qualifications but who have at least 10 years' industry experience. For further information go to Advanced Standing.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is currently only available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

International students please select international at the top of the page for relevant information on international admission.

Domestic applicants are required to apply for admission via GEMSAS. Full admission requirements will be published in the GEMSAS Guide each year. Applicants should refer to this guide for further details before applying.

Applicants for the Doctor of Medicine will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree (recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition Guide) within the last 10 years, or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• GAMSAT
• Grade Point Average
• Casper score from the online Situational Judgement Test (see key dates). For more information on Casper and how to register for the tests, refer directly to https://acuityinsights.app/
• Interview: The School of Medicine uses an online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format.

International Applicants will be selected for admission based on the following criteria:

• A Bachelor's degree that has been recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree, AQF Level 7 and which has been taught and assessed in English within the last 10 years, or to be in the final year of an eligible Bachelor's degree.
• An overall weighted Grade Point Average of 5.2 or higher on a 7 point scale, calculated from the applicant's most recent three years of undergraduate study.
• Unweighted GAMSAT Score of at least 50 (in all sections and overall) or overall MCAT score of at least 500.
• This year the School of Medicine is using a live online panel interview for all international candidates. This is to help all of us to get to know each other. All candidates will be asked the same interview questions by the panel and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end.

International applicants for the Doctor of Medicine are required to submit the following:

• Completed international application form
• Certified copies of academic transcripts
• Certified proof of English language proficiency
• Certified copies of GAMSAT or MCAT results
• Additional documents as outlined in the international application form

International applicants should apply directly to the University, not through GEMSAS.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

• Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
• International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

• Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
• Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

• Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

• Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
• Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
• Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).