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Current registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5
• PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 58
• TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 24 or better and other subscore below 20
• Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 176

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

A completed recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 5 years in the fields of:

• mathematics
• computer science
• economics or finance
• physics
• engineering

Applicants are required to nominate their proposed topic and supervisor. Places are subject to supervisor availability.

You must have a recognised four year full-time bachelor degree in an electrical or mechanical engineering or a related engineering area with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale).

• Aerospace
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Automotive
• Aviation
• Biomedical
• Chemical and Materials
• Chemical and Metallurgical
• Communication
• Computer
• Electrical
• Electronic
• Electronic and Biomedical
• Energy
• Industrial
• Information and Communications Technology
• Instrumentation and Control
• Manufacturing
• Marine
• Maritime
• Materials
• Mechanical
• Mechatronic
• Medical
• Microelectronic
• Mining
• Naval Architecture
• Ocean
• Photonics
• Photovoltaic and Solar Energy
• Power
• Process
• Product Design
• Renewable Energy
• Robotic Software
• Telecommunications
• Tool making
• Wireless

Electrical Engineering

A completed recognised four year full-time Bachelor in an electrical engineering or related area with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale); OR

A completed recognised three year full-time Bachelor in an electrical engineering or related area with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and two years full time professional work experience in Electrical Engineering. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a current curriculum vitae and employer statements detailing roles and responsibilities.

The following areas would meet the related area requirements for Electrical Engineering:

Aerospace Communication Computer Electrical Electronic Electronic and Biomedical Energy Information and Communications Technology Instrumentation and Control Microelectronic Photonics Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Power Renewable Energy Robotic Software Telecommunications and wireless.

Mechanical Engineering

A completed recognised four year full-time Bachelor in an Mechanical Engineering area* with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale); OR

A completed recognised three year full-time Bachelor in an Mechanical Engineering area* with an overall grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and two years full time professional work experience in Mechanical Engineering. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a current curriculum vitae and employer statements detailing roles and responsibilities.

The following areas would meet the 'related engineering area' requirement for mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Aircraft Maintenance Aviation Automotive Biomedical Chemical and Materials Chemical and Metallurgical Industrial Manufacturing Marine Maritime Materials Mechanical Mechatronic Medical Mining Naval Architecture Ocean Process Product Design Tool making.

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Engineering

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma

More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Engineering

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma

More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

You must have one of:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.

You must have one of:

• A recognised bachelor honours degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus completion with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 in the QUT graduate certificates listed below.
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
• Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Network

2 year program

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program*

A completed recognised bachelor degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

A completed recognised graduate certificate in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1 year program*

A completed Australian honours bachelor degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

A completed recognised graduate diploma in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

*Note: As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 or 1 year program if eligible. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later) in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

• biology
• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• biomedical sciences
• cell biology
• dentistry
• dietetics
• forensic science
• genetics
• medicine
• nursing
• pharmacy
• veterinary science

If your studies was completed more than 10 years ago (2012 or earlier) you must also have professional work experience relevant to your studies and/or genomics and:

• It is at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 10 years; or
• You are currently employed with at least 1 year full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 3 years.

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within the last ten years in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

• biology
• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• biomedical sciences
• cell biology
• dentistry
• dietetics
• forensic science
• genetics
• medicine
• nursing
• pharmacy
• veterinary science

If your degree was completed more than ten years ago you must provide evidence of graduate work experience; and; or further studies since course completion with your application for it to be considered.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later) in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

• biology
• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• biomedical sciences
• cell biology
• dentistry
• dietetics
• forensic science
• genetics
• medicine
• nursing
• pharmacy
• veterinary science

If your studies was completed more than 10 years ago (2012 or earlier) you must also have professional work experience relevant to your studies and/or genomics and:

• It is at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 10 years; or
• You are currently employed with at least 1 year full-time (or equivalent) gained within the last 3 years.

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within the last ten years in any of the following areas or relevant disciplines:

• biology
• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• biomedical sciences
• cell biology
• dentistry
• dietetics
• forensic science
• genetics
• medicine
• nursing
• pharmacy
• veterinary science

If your degree was completed more than ten years ago you must provide evidence of graduate work experience; and; or further studies since course completion with your application for it to be considered.

A recognised bachelor degree in agriculture science engineering health information technology mathematics science or veterinary science with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 2 years plus:

• Suitable honours topic
• Proposed honours supervisor

If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:

• Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
• Completed a double degree and excelled in the relevant degree part of your double degree

you are encouraged to apply.

Places are subject to supervisor availability infrastructure and other required resources.

A recognised bachelor degree in agriculture science engineering health information technology mathematics science or veterinary science with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 2 years plus:

• Suitable honours topic
• Proposed honours supervisor

If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:

• Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
• Completed a double degree and excelled in the relevant degree part of your double degree

you are encouraged to apply.

Places are subject to supervisor availability infrastructure and other required resources.

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree and have passed one year (8 units) of full-time studies in social sciences such as:

• studies in society
• human development
• education
• human services
• law
• media and communication
• nursing
• psychology
• sociology
• urban and regional planning.

This course is not designed for students who already have a bachelor degree in social work.

QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

We also recognise not all overseas social work qualifications will meet the professional requirements to gain membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). We will consider applications from overseas qualified applicants for this course.

If you are a qualified social worker in your country of residence you should also contact the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) to determine any study you may need to undertake to be eligible for membership in Australia. This assessment may indicate that you won't need to complete the full two years of study and you may be eligible for some credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards your study.

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
• PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
• TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with listening and reading subscores of 24 or better a writing subscore of 27 or better and a speaking subscore of 23 or better
• Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

You will be considered solely on the basis of selection ranks from your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses but will not be considered for this course.

Find out more about how to Apply with Higher Education Study.

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you're eligible for an adjustment to your election rank

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) that includes the equivalent of at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences for example:

• studies in society
• human development
• education
• human services
• law
• media and communication
• nursing
• psychology
• sociology
• urban and regional planning.

This course is not designed for students who already have the equivalent of a Bachelor in Social Work. However QUT recognises not all overseas social work qualifications will meet the professional requirements to gain membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and will consider applications from overseas qualified applicants for this course.

Applicants who are qualified Social Workers in their country of residence should also contact the AASW to determine the study they may need to undertake to be eligible for membership in Australia. This assessment may indicate that it will not be necessary for you to complete the full two years of study and you may be eligible for some advanced standing towards your study.

Successful completion of QUT's Bachelor of Vision Science with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.0 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within two years of commencing the Master of Optometry.

The Master of Optometry course provides the second component of the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree entry-level program which leads to registration as an optometrist for practice in the optometry profession in Australia. It is not designed to provide qualified optometrists with a masters level qualification.

If you already have an optometry qualification and are seeking to practice as an optometrist in Australia you should contact the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (www.ocanz.org) regarding the assessment process for overseas trained optometrists wishing to practice optometry in Australia. If you wish to obtain an Australian optometry qualification then you will need to apply for the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree award. Your previous overseas studies in optometry may be considered for advanced standing towards the five-year program.

Your application for OP45/OP85 should include:

• Details of your Optometry/Vision Science undergraduate degree including course overview and unit outlines.
• Details of any assessment regarding your qualifications you may have received from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand

You must have one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline;or
• A recognised diploma in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field;or
• Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field.

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.

• A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.

You must have a completed recognised 3 or 4 year bachelor degree not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration.

You must also have completed eight semester units (one year of full-time study) relevant to one or more learning areas in the primary school curriculum. Primary school curriculum areas are English mathematics science humanities and social sciences the arts (music drama dance media arts and visual arts) languages health physical education and technologies.

You must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.

To demonstrate this you must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of the course and profession. Details are available from the QTAC initial teacher education webpage.

If you've achieved a satisfactory result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution the satisfactory result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at unsatisfactory after two test attempts for that component.

You will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses will not be considered for this course.

Find out more about how to Apply with Higher Education Study

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you're eligible for an adjustment to your election rank

We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If your previous studies were completed in a country other than Australia Canada New Zealand Republic of Ireland United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

• IELTS (Academic): 7.5 or better overall with speaking and listening subscores of 8.0 or better and no other subscore below 7.0

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

A completed recognised 3 or 4 year bachelor degree not in education or in a course leading to teacher registration with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4 on QUT's 7 point scale (where 4 is a Pass); and

Pass the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria.

Applicants must demonstrate possession of key competencies outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) as those attributes and motivations common to effective teachers.

You must complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate your motivation for and understanding of the course and profession. In the questionnaire you will be asked to:

• Rank a series of potentially appropriate statement responses in order of what you think is most to least important.
• Provide two x 500 word written statements addressing the categories and indicators as outlined on the Teacher Entry Fact Sheet.

QUT will send you details on how to complete the Initial Teacher Education Course (ITE) Capabilities Criteria questionnaire and submit your written statements after you have lodged an application.

If you've achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with your admission application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in this course if one or more components of LANTITE remains at 'unsatisfactory' after two test attempts for that component.

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Pathway into Master of Business

1.5 year program - For students with an undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their nominated Master of Business major

BS37 Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication (one semester) leading to BS11 Master of Business (Applied Finance Human Resource Management Integrated Marketing Communication International Business Management; Marketing Public Relations or Strategic Advertising) (two semesters) (96 credit points of advanced standing).

2 year program - For students with an undergraduate degree in business (or related field of study) in a discipline that is different to their nominated Master of Business major

BS37 Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication (one semester) leading to BS11 Master of Business (Applied Finance Human Resource Management Integrated Marketing Communication International Business Management; Marketing Professional Accounting Public Relations or Strategic Advertising) (three semesters) (72 credit points of advanced standing).

2 year program - For students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline

BS37 Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication (one semester) leading to BS11 Master of Business (Applied Finance Human Resource Management Integrated Marketing Communication International Business Management; Marketing Professional Accounting Public Relations or Strategic Advertising) (three semesters) (48 credit points of advanced standing).