University of Tasmania Courses

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Medication Management requires that:

• Applicants must have practiced as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife for a minimum of two years prior to the start of the course.
• Applicants must provide evidence of Ahpra registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse or Division 1 Registered Midwife with no restrictions or conditions.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of confirmation of employment.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

a) Australian Bachelor Degree or equivalent level standard in any other institution in an unrelated discipline and a minimum of one year relevant work experience in the health sector

OR

b) A minimum of five years approved relevant work experience in the health sector or other special circumstances (e.g. post-secondary qualifications) as approved by the Dean or delegated authority.

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority. You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in any discipline at Bachelor level (AQF level 7) or higher (or equivalent).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the College Executive Dean or delegated authority. You must provide evidence to support your application based on work experience, in particular a copy of your CV demonstrating your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm your work experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.

English Language Requirements

Please refer to the University's English Language Requirements as summarised here: https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements

For entry into the Graduate Certificate in Finance, students must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) or the equivalent overseas qualification
  

In addition to the requirements for Domestic applicants, International applicants must provide one of the following:

• Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes 2 at the University of Tasmania with a minimum overall score of 65% (no individual score less than 60%);
• An IELTS score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• A TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 88 (no individual skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22);
• A PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50

These tests must not be more than 24 months old.

UTAS also accepts approved Prior Studies in English (https://www.utas.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements)

Students with a Bachelor degree in a related field:

The equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a related field. Relevant study areas include (but are not limited to):

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Criminology

• Geography

• Education

• History

• Law

• Health

• Nursing

• Disability studies

• Philosophy

• Political sciences

• Indigenous studies

• Gender studies

The study must include at least one-year of full-time study in the social and behavioural sciences and have been completed within the last 10 years.

Students with a Bachelor degree in a non-related field:

Students with the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a non-related field, may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:

• 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours.

• In addition to holding a completed Bachelor Degree, the Diploma of Arts is accepted.

Safety in Practice Compliance

Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

Students with a Bachelor degree in a related field:

The equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a related field. Relevant study areas include (but are not limited to):

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Criminology

• Geography

• Education

• History

• Law

• Health

• Nursing

• Disability studies

• Philosophy

• Political sciences

• Indigenous studies

• Gender studies

The study must include at least one-year of full-time study in the social and behavioural sciences and have been completed within the last 10 years.

Students with a Bachelor degree in a non-related field:

Students with the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a non-related field, may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:

• 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours.

• In addition to holding a completed Bachelor Degree, the Diploma of Arts is accepted.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) - no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.

See the AASW English language requirements for more details.

Safety in Practice Compliance

Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the University of Tasmania admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Entry into the Graduate Diploma requires;

• a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or
• work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

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 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Course Specific Requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate degree requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
• or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least one year of full-time tertiary study, or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

All applicants must submit:

Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
• or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least one year of full-time tertiary study or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

Competence

• evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided (IELTS 6.5, no band less than 6.5)

All applicants must submit a full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

Entry into the Master's degree requires a Bachelor's degree with a credit average in any discipline, or work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

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 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Course Specific Requirements

Entry into the Master's degree requires a Bachelor's degree with a credit average in any discipline, or work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.

Please note: The closing time and date for the receipt of applications for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 2024 is 11.59pm on 30 September 2023 (AEDT). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Further information regarding applying for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree can be found in the 2024 Postgraduate Psychology FAQs.

Applications for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program are only accepted from those applicants:

• who have completed, or will complete, a four year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology within the last 10 years, and
• who have attained a minimum entrance requirement of an Upper Second Class Honours (2A) psychology degree or equivalent, and
• who are eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist

Please note the following:

Those applicants who have not completed a four year APAC- accredited sequence in psychology, must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and provide the resulting assessment report from the APS with their application. For information on how to do this and the fees associated with this service refer to the APS. The assessment report must state that the applicant's qualifications are comparable to a four year APAC- accredited sequence in psychology. Applicants must also provide a letter from their University indicating that their fourth year qualification is equivalent to an upper second class Honours degree.

Students who have completed a three year plus a fourth year APAC-accredited sequence without Honours grading need to provide a letter from their University indicating that their fourth year qualification is equivalent to an upper second class Honours degree.

Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the program. Each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of available places. A competitive entry process is followed. Applications need to be submitted on-line through the University of Tasmania Admissions website by the end of September. All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.

If you are accepted into an accredited postgraduate psychology program in Australia you will need to obtain Provisional Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia in order to commence the degree. The minimum educational requirement for Provisional Registration in Australia is an accredited four year sequence of study. Please be aware that Provisional Registration for Psychologists will require successful applicants to disclose the following:

• Any criminal history (both National and International where applicable)
• Any impairment that is likely to detrimentally affect your capacity to practise as a psychologist
• If your registration in any profession is currently suspended or has been cancelled in Australia or overseas

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

SAFETY IN PRACTICE COMPLIANCE

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.

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

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

Please note: The closing time and date for the receipt of applications for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 2024 is 11.59pm on 30 September 2023 (AEDT). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Further information regarding applying for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree can be found in the 2024 Postgraduate Psychology FAQs.

Applications for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program are only accepted from those applicants:

• who have completed, or will complete, a four year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology within the last 10 years, and
• who have attained a minimum entrance requirement of an Upper Second Class Honours (2A) psychology degree or equivalent, and
• who are eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist

Please note the following:

Those applicants who have not completed a four year APAC- accredited sequence in psychology, must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and provide the resulting assessment report from the APS with their application. For information on how to do this and the fees associated with this service refer to the APS. The assessment report must state that the applicant's qualifications are comparable to a four year APAC- accredited sequence in psychology. Applicants must also provide a letter from their University indicating that their fourth year qualification is equivalent to an upper second class Honours degree.

Students who have completed a three year plus a fourth year APAC-accredited sequence without Honours grading need to provide a letter from their University indicating that their fourth year qualification is equivalent to an upper second class Honours degree.

Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the program. Each year the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of available places. A competitive entry process is followed. Applications need to be submitted on-line through the University of Tasmania Admissions website by the end of September. All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.

If you are accepted into an accredited postgraduate psychology program in Australia you will need to obtain Provisional Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia in order to commence the degree. The minimum educational requirement for Provisional Registration in Australia is an accredited four year sequence of study. Please be aware that Provisional Registration for Psychologists will require successful applicants to disclose the following:

Any criminal history (both National and International where applicable)
Any impairment that is likely to detrimentally affect your capacity to practise as a psychologist
If your registration in any profession is currently suspended or has been cancelled in Australia or overseas
Overseas applicants will also need to provide proof of English language proficiency. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has specified that it is mandatory for all graduates seeking registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to demonstrate that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0 (academic module) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Test results will generally need to have been obtained within the two years preceding the application for registration.

For more information about registration requirements for overseas applicants refer to the Psychology Board of Australia.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

SAFETY IN PRACTICE COMPLIANCE

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.

Please note: The closing time and date for the receipt of applications for admission to the Master of Professional Psychology in 2024 is 11.59pm on 30 September 2023 (AEDT). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Further information regarding the application and selection process can be found in the 2024 Postgraduate Psychology FAQs.

The minimum academic requirement for entry to the course is successful completion of a four year APAC-Accredited sequence in psychology (AQF Level 8) within the last 10 years, together with eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.

To be eligible for entry to the course applicants must have attained either a 2B Honours degree or a Distinction minimum average across their psychology subjects in years 3 and 4 of their APAC accredited undergraduate training.

Those applicants who have not completed a four year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and provide the assessment report from the Australian Psychological Society with their application. For information on how to do this and the fees associated with this service refer to the APS. The assessment report must state that the applicant's qualifications are comparable to a four year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology.

All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Selection will be based on referee reports, academic merit, relevant experience, and a structured interview by a selection panel. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

SAFETY IN PRACTICE COMPLIANCE

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 compliance documentation.

The College, in accordance with Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure (PDF 659.0KB), assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:

• national criminal history;
• working with children registration;
• medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medicine Mandatory Functional Requirements; and
• infectious disease and immunisation status.

National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:

• semester one census date annually; or
• in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.

The exceptions are the Working with Children Registration and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first PEP.

This course is not available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma of Land Surveying shall be qualified for entry if they hold a Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences (73G) degree or hold other tertiary qualification(s) deemed by the College to be equivalent for this purpose.

COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:

• Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice.

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) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)

Course Specific Requirements

A Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences from the University of Tasmania or its equivalent.

COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:

• Complete a Safe to Practice Agreement declaring they have the medical, physical or psychological capacity to safely participate in professional experience practice.

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science; or
• a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing; or
• other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study, or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

All applicants must submit:

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

Applicants must have:

• a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
• or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
• or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

Evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided (IELTS 6.5, no band less than 6.5)

All applicants must submit:

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).