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.