Applicants must normally hold one of the following:
- an engineering degree
- an engineering degree (for later articulation to the Master of Engineering (Mechanical)) which must include study in Statistics or Vector Mechanics
- a science degree
- a medical science degree (for later articulation to the Master of Engineering (Biomedical), which must include study in biology, chemistry/materials and human physiology)
- a computer science or information technology degree (for later articulation to the Master of Engineering (Electronics), which must include study in either programming or digital electronics)
- a chemical sciences degree (for later articulation to the Master of Engineering (Materials), which must include study in chemistry/materials)
- an Australian TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
- an equivalent international qualification.
In addition, whatever qualification is held, students are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognised prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first-year university mathematics), and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in chemistry and physics). Some basic knowledge of other relevant sciences will be assumed.