Griffith University Courses

From 2015, the admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management are:

• a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
• OR Professional entry will be considered if an applicant does not possess a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants will need at least three years of experience in the aviation industry at a supervisory level or above and document the reasons why they believe they should be accepted into the program. The application must include their industry history and training courses completed. People considered to be working in the industry at a supervisory level include air traffic controllers, first line managers, middle ranking military officers, and professional pilots. In light of the diversity of experience, each application will be assessed on its merits.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, a student must:

• hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
• OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field
• OR have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Law, applicants must have:

• any Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale)
• OR a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Griffith University offers potential students an admission pathway into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) by sitting the Aptitude for Engineering Assessment (AEA) examination. The AEA examination is open to current Year 12 students, non-school leavers (mature age) and International applicants.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning, a student must:

• hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing). Planning related Bachelor degrees will be assessed by the Program Director to determine whether the degree is appropriate for admission
• OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 will be eligible for admission to the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning. These students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Students who require a refresher or who have not done Year 12 Chemistry or Mathematical Methods are strongly recommended to undertake a bridging course prior to commencing this program. For further information, please visit our Bridging and Short Courses website.

Graduate Entry (Trimester 1 entry only)

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Entry pathway of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must have:

• successfully completed an approved university degree comprising the equivalent of 160 credit points of science courses which included completion of the following:
• at least two chemistry courses (equivalent to a minimum of 20 credit points) followed by at least two second year level biochemistry courses (equivalent to a minimum of 20 credit points) AND
• at least two human biology courses followed by at least two second year level physiology courses (equivalent to a minimum of 20 credit points) AND
• at least one 10 credit point (or equivalent) nutrition course including content on nutrition science AND
• at least one 10 credit point (or equivalent) food science course.

Please note: a maximum of 160CP will be awarded in credit for this program when entering via Graduate Entry

A thorough understanding of physiology and biochemistry is necessary for informed study of nutrition and dietetics and is specified as a requirement for Dietitians specified in the Dietitians Australia Accreditation process.

Applicants are eligible for admission into the Master of Pharmacy subject to meeting the following criteria:

• completed an eligible science or health science Bachelor degree within the past 10 years;
• achieved an overall GPA greater than or equal to 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) in the last 18 months of undergraduate study;
• meet all of the following essential prerequisites at a tertiary level with a minimum level of Pass:
  • Biochemistry: One trimester duration or equivalent
  • Chemistry: Two trimesters duration or equivalent
  • Pharmacology: One trimester duration or equivalent
  • Physiology: One trimester duration or equivalent
  • Statistics or Maths: One trimester duration or equivalent

Where a student has not met the pharmacology prerequisite from their prior studies, they may enrol in 2018PHM Pharmacology which is offered in all three trimesters, with an intensive mode in Trimester 3 of each year.

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

This program is quota managed for which there is a limited number of places available to ensure that sufficient resources are available to support the students. Meeting the admission requirements for this program may not result in an applicant receiving an admission offer.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Students who require a refresher or who have not done Year 12 Chemistry or Mathematical Methods are strongly recommended to undertake a bridging course prior to commencing this program. For further information, please visit our Bridging and Short Courses website.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Screen Production undertaking a major in Advanced Screen Production, applicants must have:

• a Bachelor degree in Screen Production (or equivalent) or a Graduate Certificate in Screen Production (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution - these students may be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing
• OR a Bachelor Honours degree in Screen Production (or equivalent) or a Graduate Diploma of Screen Production (or equivalent) or from a recognised tertiary institution - these students may be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing
• OR have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above - these students may be eligible for 10 to 80 credit points of advanced standing

AND a portfolio of professional work which may include documented professional experience or other evidence indicating the applicant's capacity to undertake and benefit from the program. Examples may include scripts (5-10 pages), short films (10-15 minutes), photographs (10 images) or other artworks you wish to showcase, or any combination of the above. You should include a list outlining your contribution or role for each submitted artwork.

AND provide a brief personal statement of 2-3 paragraphs outlining:

• Why you want to study a Master of Screen Production at Griffith Film School
• A description of your background and any experience in creative arts including screen production
• A description of the research and/or practical projects that you would like to undertake during the study including which discipline, such as producing, writing, directing, cinematography, editing, sound or production design that is of most interest

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Screen Production undertaking a major in Digital Filmmaking, applicants must have:

• a Bachelor degree in any discipline

AND provide a brief personal statement of 2-3 paragraphs outlining:

• Why you want to study a Master of Screen Production at Griffith Film School
• A description of your background and any experience in creative arts including screen production (links can be included but are not required).
• A description of the research and/or practical projects that you would like to undertake during the study including which discipline, such as producing, writing, directing, cinematography, editing, sound or production design that is of most interest.