Domestic Students
- Assumed Knowledge UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics and any two units of Science.
- Recommended Studies Ideally, students will have studied Mathematics Standard 2, Biology and Chemistry.
- Students who have not completed Biology and/or Chemistry in the HSC (or equivalent) are strongly encouraged to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.
Recent Secondary Education:
- If you are a current high school student in Australia, or you’ve finished high school recently, your admission to UOW will likely be based on your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or International Baccalaureate admissions score (IBAS).
- Other high-school qualifications UOW considers for entry include:
- Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.
- See UOW Admissions for more information.
- The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 90. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive.
- Adjustments are used to increase your Selection Rank. Factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes may be taken into consideration. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.
- GCE A-Levels
- New Zealand NCEA Level 3
- Overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications
Higher Education Study:
- For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.
Work and life experience:
- Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognised pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
- For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.
Compulsory Work Based Placement:
- This course contains a total of 500 hours of compulsory work placement, to be completed over the four years of the course. Of these, 140 hours must be completed with apparently healthy individuals in the first three years. The remaining 360 hours of compulsory clinical placement is completed with people who have pathology or injury in the Spring session of the fourth year, as part of the Clinical Practicum subject.
- Your study program requires you to attend workplace experience or clinical placements within a range of health-related settings. Before you can commence a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health’s mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
- Details of these and other pre-placement requirements can be found on the UOW Health Placements site
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:
- UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:
- UOW recognises a range of overseas secondary, vocational and higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course.Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. An official English translation is a verified translation of your documents into English, completed by a qualified translator so it can be accepted as part of your application.For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.
English language proficiency:
- All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
- Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
- Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.
Record Check:
- The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
- prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges. Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.
- undergo a national criminal record check; and
- comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements
International Students
Academic Entry Requirements:
- To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language Requirements:
- The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
- UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing) Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
IELTS Academic:
- Overall Score 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5
TOEFL (Internet-based):
- Overall Score 86, Reading 22, Writing 22, Listening 19, Speaking 19
Compulsory Work Based Placement:
- This course contains a total of 500 hours of compulsory work placement, to be completed over the four years of the course. Of these, 140 hours must be completed with apparently healthy individuals in the first three years. The remaining 360 hours of compulsory clinical placement is completed with people who have pathology or injury in the Spring session of the fourth year, as part of the Clinical Practicum subject.
- Your study program requires you to attend workplace experience or clinical placements within a range of health-related settings. Before you can commence a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health’s mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
- Details of these and other pre-placement requirements can be found on the UOW Health Placements site
Record Check:
- The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
- prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges. Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.
- undergo a national criminal record check; and
- comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements
