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Entry Requirements for Local Students

Applications on the basis of Year 12 results

Admission for Year 12 applicants is based solely on performance in the Higher School Certificate Examination with applicants ranked on the basis of their UAI or equivalent.

2008 UAI cut-off 82.50
Assumed Knowledge: HSC 2 unit maths & chemistry
Recommended Study: HSC Biology
Intake: 90 CSP
Duration: 4 years full-time (incl. honours)
Part-time study: available
Mid-year entry: not available

Selection Criteria for students with previous tertiary study

Non recent school leavers are considered for selection on the basis of the successful completion of the equivalent of at least 2 full-time semesters of approved tertiary study and UAI (or equivalent). A recalculated UAI incorporating both the original HSC result and tertiary grade point average will be used to rank non-recent school leavers for competitive entry.

Alternative Entry Schemes for Local Students

All applicants who wish to be admitted under an alternative entry scheme must lodge an application with UAC. Additional documentation and/or applications may be required, please see below for details.

Flexible Entry Program

Applicants who do not gain the required UAI for entry may be eligible to apply for one of a limited number of places in the BAnVetBioSc via the Flexible Entry program. To find out more about Flexible Entry please contact the the Animal and Veterinary Bioscience undergraduate officer, Lisa Ashley, on +61 2 9351 2445 or email biosci@vetsci.usyd.edu.au.
Flexible entry applications for 2009 are due by January 7, 2009.

Mature Age Entry

For mature age entrants, admission is based on the successful completion of an approved preparatory course provided that the program of study and the standard of examination are considered to be equivalent to the program and standard required of candidates for the HSC. Applicants are advised to check the mature age entry website and contact the special admissions office to ensure that they qualify for mature age entry before enrolling for a preparation course. Further information about mature age entry can be obtained from the Mature age entry website.

Entry Requirements for International Students

Full fee paying international students can be admitted to the undergraduate course but must have achieved a similar standard to that expected of an Australian student seeking entry. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their Year 12 or equivalent results or on their tertiary studies as appropriate, students with a Bachelors degree from a recognised University are invited to apply.
If you are an international student sitting an Australian Year 12 examination in Australia you should apply through UAC (see below). All other international student applicants should obtain an application form from the International Office.

Assumed knowledge: HSC 2 unit mathematics & chemistry
Recommended Study: Biology
Duration: 4 years full-time (incl. honours)
Mid-year entry: not available
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (min. 6.0 in each band) or IBT 90 (min. 21 in Writing)