Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course, but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

• Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
• English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

The Year 12 Subject Scheme adjustments do not apply to this course.

Any other adjustment you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Overseas qualifications

QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read, and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5
• PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 58
• TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 24 or better, and other subscore below 20
• Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 176

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 95.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.