University of Tasmania Courses

English Language Requirements:

Students must meet the existing stated academic entry requirements set by UTAS Admissions and have an IELTS of 5.5 (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements:

Entry to the UTAS International First Year Diploma programme requires completion of high school and an overall grade equivalent to ATAR 50 (Business and Science)

Exit award only from the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (Specialisation)

Exit award only from the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (Specialisation)

This course is only available to international students on an approved pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Domestic students should apply for direct entry into R7O Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

Bachelor's degree in a related field:
A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:

• a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.
• a minimum of 4 units (50 credit points) or equivalent in studies of society and studies of behavioural or psychological sciences.

These 4 units (50 credit points) must have been completed within 9 years of admission to the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway).

Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field:
Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may:

• complete up to 4 units (50 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate (200) level.

English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5.

Students who successfully pass all 50 credit points in the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway) and obtain a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS, will have the option to articulate into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), receiving 50 credit points of advanced standing.

Safety in Practice Compliance
Students who articulate to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) 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.

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Quantitative Marine Science PhD program (X9I).

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Quantitative Marine Science PhD program (X9I).

• To be considered for a first-round offer applications to study in 2024 must be received by 5.00 pm on Saturday, 30 September 2023.
• The standard entry (non-conversion) application submission deadline is 11.59 pm Sunday 31 December 2023. Applications for conversion pathways will remain open beyond 31 December 2023.

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 admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 83.2. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Completed a course at university Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or

Completed at least four units of study (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points) of a course at university diploma level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made

Please note that admission to the Bachelor of Paramedicine is highly competitive and that 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.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Diploma of Nursing (the approved program of study for enrolled nurses), or a Diploma of Paramedical Science, or a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or a combined JMED and Diploma of Nursing (ADF).

Conversion pathways are only available to practicing paramedics and Australian Defence Force Medics. All other applicants are encouraged to consider applying via the Bachelor of Paramedicine standard entry, which is open to applicants from all educational backgrounds.

Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Paramedical Science, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the College of Health and Medicine; and

Provide a statement from your employer confirming your current employment as a paramedic or Australian Defence Force Medic (ADFMC) or Ambulance Community Officer with Ambulance Victoria or NSW Ambulance trainee; and

Have current AHPRA registration in paramedicine without conditions or notations. Note, Australian Defence Force applicants, applicants employed as Ambulance Community Officers with Ambulance Victoria and Ambulance trainees nominated by Ambulance NSW are exempt from this requirement.

If you have an international qualification this will need to be assessed by an Australian Registered Training Organisation to determine, through a recognition of prior learning assessment, whether or not your qualification is equivalent to an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Further information about the recognition of prior learning process and a list of Registered Training Organisations who may be able to undertake the assessment are available from the myskills website.

This pathway is only available to applicants employed as Ambulance trainees by Ambulance NSW and nominated by Ambulance NSW for admission to this pathway and, who meet the 'Standard' entry requirements of this course.
All other applicants are encouraged to consider applying via the Bachelor of Paramedicine standard entry, which is open to applicants from all educational backgrounds.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

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.

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