Diploma of Postgraduate Nursing

English language requirements

1. English language test pathway

You must have successfully completed one of the following English language tests:

» an IELTS score (academic) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0;

» Occupational English Test (OET) with minimum score of 'B' in each of the four components;

» PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four components; or

» TOEFL iBT at a minimum overall score of 94 with reading at a minimum of 24, listening a minimum of 24, speaking at a minimum of 23 and writing at a minimum of 27; or

2. Primary language pathway

» You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in any of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America. At least 2 years of study must be between Years 7-12.

More information on acceptable tests is available from www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.

More information about recognised countries and the English language skills registration standard can be found on the NMBA Board's Registration Standards page.

Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

Students may be required to undertake Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Literacy & Numeracy assessment testing and achieve an exit level score of 3 (working at level 4) Literacy and Numeracy Testing. Students who have provided a formal English Language result are only required to complete the numeracy component.