University of Tasmania Courses

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for first-round offers is 11:59PM (AEDST) Thursday 30th November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will only be assessed and offers made if places remain.

Admission to the Master of Speech Pathology is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and the number of offers are made based on the number of places available.

- This course requires a minimum GPA of 5 for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Speech Pathology) from an Australian university or equivalent, and have completed, in the last 5 years, the equivalent of:

- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of human anatomy, including detailed head, neck and thorax anatomy
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of linguistics
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Applicants requiring additional study to meet pre-requisites should see 50G Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health. Those units that are accepted as prerequisites for M7G are:

• CXA112 Anatomy and Physiology of Head, Neck and Thorax
• CXA113 Introduction to Linguistics for Speech Pathology
• Either one of the Research Methods units in the Certificate (CZZ103, PSY211, CXA328)

Safety In Practice Requirements
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.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for first-round offers is 11:59PM (AEDST) Thursday 30 November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will only be assessed and offers made if places remain.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic minimum score of 7.0 overall and a minimum score of 7.0 in each individual band OR successfully* completed a minimum of 12 months of full-time (or equivalent) studies undertaken at institutions in Australia, UK, US, Singapore, Canada or NZ within the previous 24 months. Conditional offers may be made, however, evidence of meeting English Language requirements must be provided before applicants commence study.
*Good academic progress must have been made with passes in more than 50% of enrolment in any given semester.
The IELTS result must be no older than two years and six months at the expected course commencement date.

This requirement will not be waived.We will accept comparable scores from equivalent English language tests.

All Other Requirements

Admission to the Master of Speech Pathology is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and the number of offers are made based on the number of places available.
- This course requires a minimum GPA of 5 for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Speech Pathology) from an Australian university or equivalent, and have completed, in the last 5 years, the equivalent of:
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of human anatomy, including detailed head, neck and thorax anatomy
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of linguistics
- one unit (12.5 credit points or equivalent) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Applicants requiring additional study to meet pre-requisites should see 50G Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health. Those units that are accepted as prerequisites for M7G are:

• CXA112 Anatomy and Physiology of Head, Neck and Thorax
• CXA113 Introduction to Linguistics for Speech Pathology
• Either one of the Research Methods units in the Certificate (CZZ103, PSY211, CXA328)

Safety In Practice Requirements

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.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for first-round offers is 11:59PM (AEDST) Thursday 30th November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will only be assessed and offers made if places remain.

Admission to the Master of Physiotherapy is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.

This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Physiotherapy) from an Australian university in the last 10 years, having completed the equivalent of:

• two units (25 credit points) of human physiology, ideally including exercise physiology
• two units (25 credit points) of human anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological anatomy
• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in psychology, and
• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Bachelor degree in study fields such as exercise science, biomedical or other health science is recommended.

Applicants requiring additional study to meet prerequisites should see 50G Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

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.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please note the closing time and date for receipt of applications for first-round offers is 11:59PM (AEDST) Thursday 30 November 2023. Applications submitted after this date will only be assessed and offers made if places remain.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall and a minimum score of 6.5 in each individual band OR successful* completed a minimum of 12 months of full time (or equivalent) studies undertaken at institutions in Australia, UK, US, Singapore, Canada or NZ within the previous 24 months.

* Good academic progress must have been made with passes in more than 50% of enrolment in any given semester

The IELTS result must be no older than two years and six months at the expected course commencement date.

All Other Requirements

Admission to the Master of Physiotherapy is highly competitive and achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.

This course uses a minimum credit average GPA requirement for prior tertiary education and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (other than Physiotherapy) from an Australian university or equivalent in the last 10 years, having completed the equivalent of:

• two units (25 credit points) of human physiology, ideally including exercise physiology
• two units (25 credit points) of human anatomy, including detailed musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological anatomy
• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in psychology, and
• one unit (12.5 credit points) of study in research methods and/or evidence-based practice.

Bachelor degree in study fields such as exercise science, biomedical or other health science is recommended.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

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.

This Undergraduate Certificate is open to applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.

Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education

Completed the TCE (or equivalent)

Domestic Applicants with higher education study

Completed at least one undergraduate unit (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points).

Domestic Applicants with VET / TAFE study

A completed VET Certificate III or higher,

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Prerequisites

Nil

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

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.

The College of Arts, Law and Education may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage a person who:

a. has completed an undergraduate degree in any field; or

b. has work experience of at least three years in a relevant field.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, 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.

Course Specific Requirements

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage requires either:

• a Bachelor's degree, or Australian Advanced Diploma or above, or approved equivalent.
• or at least 2 years' tourism industry experience.

Applicants must have successfully completed a first degree in Biochemistry, a Medical Science, or Health Science or other related discipline, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 scale.

Within their completed degree, applicants must have successfully completed study in:

• Biochemistry,
• Physiology, and
• Immunology.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a Professional Experience Placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements documentation. Please note, students in Laboratory Medicine courses are required to either provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or administration of at least the first dose of a three dose course of Hepatitis B vaccination, by the start of the second week of their degree. Students must bring all documentation relating to Hepatitis B vaccination and immunity (in English) with them when they commence the course. Details on Hepatitis B vaccination and immunity can be found here.

Applicants must have successfully completed a first degree in Biochemistry, a Medical Science, or Health Science or other related discipline, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 scale.

Within their completed degree, applicants must have successfully completed study in:

• Biochemistry,
• Physiology, and
• Immunology.

IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 average with no individual band less than 6.5. We will accept comparable scores from equivalent English language tests.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a Professional Experience Placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements documentation. Please note, students in Laboratory Medicine courses are required to either provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or administration of at least the first dose of a three dose course of Hepatitis B vaccination, by the start of the second week of their degree. Students must bring all documentation relating to Hepatitis B vaccination and immunity (in English) with them when they commence the course. Details on Hepatitis B vaccination and immunity can be found here.

A Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent.

Students without the stated entry requirements but who have relevant professional experience and/or training may apply.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, 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.

English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Course Specific Requirements

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate of Protected Area Planning shall be qualified for entry if they hold an undergraduate degree or other tertiary qualification(s) deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent for this purpose.