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Applicants for the Bachelor of Policing must meet the following Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must be serving police officers in a police service, or active as a member in a law enforcement organisation carrying out investigations and launching prosecutions on behalf of the public, with a minimum of one year experience demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Veterinary Science applicants are expected, via the admission process, to be able to demonstrate their commitment to veterinary science through leadership activities and involvement in rural and regional communities, animals and livestock industries.

Applicants will be assessed both on their academic performance and on the breadth and depth of their experiences in rural/regional communities, workplaces/environments, veterinary practices and other veterinary or animal production enterprises. Additionally, applicants will be assessed on their ability to communicate how these experiences combine to show their leadership skills and commitment to rural/regional communities.

The admission process for domestic students in the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science consists of 3 stages, as outlined under Application Process.

Stage 1

3-Step Application Pack:

1. University Admissions Centre (UAC) application for Domestic Applicants or StudyLink for International Applicants
2. 'Casper' Situational judgement test
3. Online Supplementary Application Form

Stage 2

Selected applicants will be invited to an interview with Charles Sturt University staff and representatives.

Stage 3

The applicants who meet the academic requirements and receive the highest interview scores will receive an offer into the course.

Academic Requirements:

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

A completed Higher School Certificate (or equivalent), with a minimum ATAR of 90.00, inclusive of adjustment factors.

Although there are no formal prerequisites for the Veterinary Science course at Charles Sturt, it is highly recommended that school leavers will have studied one or more science disciplines and high-level mathematics in Year 12. If you have not studied these subjects and are accepted to the course, it is strongly recommended you undertake a StudyLink subject before commencing the degree.

School leavers who will not have completed their final exams at the time of application will be required to meet the minimum ATAR of 90.00.

For applicants to be eligible to receive the Charles Sturt Regional Location Adjustment, they must have attended a non-metropolitan school for their final two years of high school. This is based on the school address and not the student's home address.

Conditional interviews may be offered to applicants who are awaiting their final scores but offers will not be made until ATAR results are received and are deemed eligible.

STAT test scores will not be considered.

Applicants with University Study

Successful completion of one year full-time student load (EFTSL) university level study (AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree or higher) meeting the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) that is equivalent to an ATAR of 90.00 as set by UAC each year. GPAs are calculated from subjects with completed substantive grades (FL to HD or equivalent) from the most recent program of study that completes at least one EFTSL.

GPA is calculated at the time of application close for any students who have completed a minimum of one EFTSL in their current course. Students in their first year of tertiary education will have the opportunity to establish a valid GPA using the results from their current session of study which will be available after the applications close but before the end of the current year. For students that are not in their first year of tertiary study, the GPA will be taken from the most recent program of study that has completed at least one EFTSL.

Tertiary study must have been undertaken within the last seven years. For study that was completed more than seven years ago, evidence must be provided of continuing professional development related to the area of study.

Undergraduate Applicants

• One year full time study load (1.00 EFTSL) with a minimum of 0.75 EFTSL in graded subjects in the most recent program of study - GPA as equivalent to an ATAR of 90.00.

Postgraduate Applicants

• Graduate Diploma or Master:
• One year full time study load (1.00 EFTSL) with a minimum of 0.75 EFTSL in graded subjects in the most recent program of study - GPA as equivalent to an ATAR of 90.00.

Applicants with a PhD:

• Completed PhD.

For consideration of other postgraduate qualifications not listed, please contact the Veterinary Science Course Administration Team via email: FOSH-Course@csu.edu.au

Non-Academic Requirements

Applicants will be asked to provide evidence in the form of written documents/references from the relevant supervisor of work experience, or other leadership experience (relating to formal positions and/or personal leadership and group activities).

This may include work experience in rural/regional communities/workplaces/environments, veterinary practices and other veterinary or animal production enterprises, including the family farm, where they have gained experience relevant to livestock industries, veterinary science and regional and rural communities.

It is expected that applicants will have a minimum of three experiences that demonstrate their commitment to Veterinary Science in regional and rural communities. The depth and breadth of these experiences will be considered when evaluating applications

Completion of the situational judgement CASPER test on the allocated test dates as outlined in the Supplementary Application Pack is also required.

Application Process

Stage 1 - Supplementary Application Pack

The Supplementary Application Pack provides the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to animals, livestock industries, veterinary science and rural/regional communities.

A link to the Supplementary Application Pack will be available on the website when applications open in early June each year.

Late applications and incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Stage 2 - Interviews

• Applicants deemed to be competitive, based on the application for admission will be invited to interview.
• The aim of the interview is to provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your communication skills and further discuss your interest in and commitment to veterinary practice, animal production and rural and regional communities.
• All interviews for Domestic Applicants will be held in late November and early December.
• Interviews for International Applicants will be held in early October.

Stage 3 - Offers

• Offers for Domestic Applicants will be sent to successful interviewees via UAC in offer rounds in December and January.
• Additional direct offers may be made from February.
• Due to multiple offer rounds, interviewees may not receive notification of their interview outcome until all UAC and direct offers have been accepted in February.
• Offers for International Applicants will be sent to successful interviewees via StudyLink in October.

Vaccination Requirements required prior to study

Students commencing the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Science will be required to be vaccinated against both Q Fever and Tetanus before commencing study on campus.

The Q Fever vaccine, Q-Vax, will require pre-vaccination screening and can be delivered by your general practitioner. Please refer to the Government Q Fever Vaccination Fact Sheet for further information.

The Tetanus vaccine is also available from your general practitioner and requires to be updated with a booster every 10 years. If you have already received your Tetanus vaccination you will need to provide evidence that his has been received within the indicated timeframe. Please refer to the Government Tetanus Fact Sheet for further information.

More information regarding vaccination requirements can be found in the Requirements tab on the Workplace Learning website.

Applicants must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America) including at least two years between years 7 and 12. If this requirement is not met, you must provide IELTS results (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or equivalent test

Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them. Please visit our inherent requirements page for more general information about them.

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To be admitted in the Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health), applicants will:

• be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background; AND
• demonstrate an aptitude to undertake this course through previous life experiences in the field of health and Indigenous issues. This would be demonstrated by a letter from the applicant explaining why they have an interest in working with the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 91.5

To be eligible for a place in the Joint Program in Medicine you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. The application process includes the following steps:

• Register for and sit UCAT ANZ.
• Apply through UAC (Universities Admissions Centre). You must indicate the Bachelor of Clinical Science (Medicine) / Doctor of Medicine at Charles Sturt University (Orange) as one of your preferences (course code 725505).

Rural Entry Admissions Scheme:

• Register for and sit UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).
• Apply through UAC for the Joint Program in Medicine.
• Confirm your remoteness area through Doctor Connect.
• Submit a Community Member Confirmation form.
• Meet the academic threshold for entry ATAR 91.5 (or equivalent).

Non-rural applicants:

• Register for and sit UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).
• Apply through UAC for the Joint Program in Medicine.
• Meet the academic threshold for entry ATAR 95.5 (or equivalent).

First Nations Applicants:

• Meet minimum academic requirements.
• Apply via the University Admissions Centre (UAC).
• Provide confirmation documentation.
• Attend a panel interview.

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 60

Minimum ATAR requirement (including adjustment factors)

OR

Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

OR

A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification

OR

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification

OR

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

OR

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

OR

Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or New Zealand citizens: Applicants should have one of the following for admission to the CSU Bachelor of Theology:

• Minimum ATAR required; or
• successful study at university level (minimum two subjects); or
• TAFE Cert III or higher VET qualification or equivalent industry qualifications; or
• successful completion of TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or a bridging program; or
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR; or
• relevant industry experience of at least two years - this may include, but is not limited to, Church or NGO-type ministry, nursing or related healthcare professions ("the caring professions"), and school teaching at any level; or
• partial completion of TAFE Diploma level study (minimum 50 per cent).

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 65

Learn about how our selection ranks are calculated (including ATARs and adjustment factors).

View the course profile for this course.

• A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with minimum required ATARAND
• Strong performance in mathematics and/or information technology/computing subjects (HSC or equivalent).OR
• Successful completion of at least two appropriate standard university-level subjects. OR
• Two years relevant professional work experience described in a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Must not be currently enrolled in a secondary school or equivalent.

Minimum age requirement of 17 years in the year the course is undertaken.

Open entry with recommended prior attainment as follows:

• Completion of an Australian Year 10 qualification (or equivalent), at least two years prior to enrolment,
• Completion of AQF Certificate II (or higher) qualification,
• Equivalent work or life experience.
• Recommendation of Program Director, Enabling and Transition

Standard English Language Proficiency requirements may be waived on consultation with the Program Director, Enabling and Transition. This is on a case-by-case basis and other evidence of attainment may be requested. This waiver applies only to the Access Charles Sturt Entry course.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
• Successful completion of two university level subjects in any discipline area.
• A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent.
• Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Entry requirements

• A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course.

This course contains work integrated learning requiring access to a cropping or horticultural enterprise to gather information and pest samples (PSC221), access to winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of a wine (WSC202), access to a vineyard, preferably commercial, to develop a vineyard management portfolio (VIT313) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).

Entry requirements

Selection rank: 65

Learn about how our selection ranks are calculated (including ATARs and adjustment factors).

View the course profile for this course.

This course is competitive and meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee a place in the course.

• Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required or equivalent is achievedOR
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAROR
• A completed Certificate III at AQF Level 3, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalentOR
• A completed Certificate IV at AQF Level 4, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent
• Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalentOR
• A completed Diploma at AQF Level 5 studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalentOR
• A completed Hospital Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and Ahpra registration as an enrolled nurseOR
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate from an Australian university (or equivalent), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the overall Grade Average or score achievedOR
• Successful completion of a minimum of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through an overall Grade Point Average of 2.9 achieved in the most recent course of study.

The English-language requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing align with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard (2025).

Students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Student is from an English-speaking background and must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a Nursing, Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) recognised country (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or United States of America) including at least two years between years 7 and 12. A full list of recognised countries is available from the NMBA website.
• Student is an enrolled nurse with current registration with the NMBA - English language requirements will have been demonstrated for enrolled nurse registration.

Students from a non-English speaking background must:

• Provide IELTS results (academic module) or NMBA accepted equivalent with a minimum overall score of 7 with a minimum score of 7 each component for listening, reading and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing.
• Test results will be accepted from a maximum of two test sitting in 12-month period only if there is a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting and a minimum score of 7 in each component for listening reading and speaking, a minimum score of 6.5 for writing across the two sittings. When using two test sittings no score in any component for either test can be below 6.5

Examples of equivalent requirements are provided below. Details of other accepted tests are available from the NMBA website.

For OET

• Minimum score of B in listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of C+ in writing.
• A maximum of two test sittings in a 12-month period will be accepted if there is a minimum score in each component for listening, reading and speaking, and a minimum score of C+ across for writing across the two sittings. No score in any component for either sitting can be below C+

For PTE Academic

• Minimum overall score of 66 with a minimum score of 66 in listening reading and speaking, a minimum score of 56 in writing.
• A maximum of two test sittings in a 12-month period will be accepted if there is a minimum score of 66 achieved in each sitting and a minimum sore of 66 in each component for listening, speaking and reading, and a minimum score of 56 in writing across the two sittings. No score in any component for either sitting is below 56.

Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them. Please visit our inherent requirements page for more general information about them.