University of Tasmania Courses

Domestic:

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

An AQF level 7 (or equivalent) career entry level undergraduate degree in Paramedicine from an approved tertiary institution.

OR

An AQF level 5 or 6 qualification that meets registration requirements as a paramedic in Australia AND an AQF level 7 undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution in a cognate health profession.

In addition, applicants must:

Have current AHPRA registration (or equivalent as determined by the College of Health and Medicine) in paramedicine without conditions or notations.

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

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.

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

Standard Entry: Requires a completed undergraduate degree in health or human welfare studies and services from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution. This includes a process to assess the equivalency of qualifications received from overseas institutions as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Alternative Entry: Where this standard is not able to be met the following alternative criteria for equivalency can be considered by the Course Coordinator:

Completed undergraduate degree at AQF 7 level from an Australian higher education provider in any discipline, AND at least five years relevant professional and/or industry experience in a health or human welfare studies and services field.

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

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

• An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program from UTAS or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country. AHPRA registrations will be confirmed and applicants with conditions or notations will be referred to the School for review.

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

• An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.
• Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country.
• International applicants are required to meet the English Language test requirement of IELTS 7.0 with no individual band less than 7.0.

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).

• A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
• A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
• We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

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.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, 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

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, in the domains of Health, Social Work or Psychology.
• OR an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH at least one year full time (or equivalent) experience in dementia care, aged care, neurobiology, health systems and services or public health
• OR an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH successful completion of FOUR units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (DipDemCare, M1D).

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.

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.

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.

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.