Entry requirements (year 12)
Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
- Prerequisites
- Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.
- Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Maths: Further Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English.
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Guaranteed ATAR
This program has a guaranteed ATAR. If you meet the program pre-requisites and any 'Essential Requirements for Admission', we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below:
- Subject Adjustments
- A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
- Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study'.
Applicants who complete the first year of any of the following Federation degree programs will be eligible for consideration based on performance:
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary)
- Bachelor of Community and Human Services
- Bachelor of Nursing
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant Vocational education and training (VET) qualification at Certificate III or higher.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.