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Satisfying the English Subject Prerequisite - 2010/2011 Admissions
Program/Qualifications
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Australian Catholic University
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Australian Maritime College
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CQUniversity
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Queensland Studies Authority Subject - English for ESL Learners; Authority Reg Subject - English Communication |
Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. | Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. | Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. |
Senior External Examination |
Sound Achievement in English. |
Sound Achievement in English.
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Sound Achievement in English.
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Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation |
Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills or another humanities/social science subject. |
Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills.
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Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills.
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Tertiary study where the medium of instruction is English# (QTAC reserves the right to request confirmation of the medium of instruction)
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Degree, Diploma (RATE), Advanced Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (AQF): a minimum of one semester part-time with a passing GPA*.
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An English/communication subject passed at diploma, advanced diploma or degree level.
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A rank of 70 or above derived from any accredited study (ie certificate III/IV to degree level studies
of one year FTE or more with an overall passing GPA), or successful completion of all of the following TAFE modules: Meetings; Writing Workplace Documents; and Presenting Reports.
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Post-secondary study |
Certificate & Advanced Certificate: A minimum of one year full-time with a passing GPA*. Successful completion of AQF Certificate III or IV.
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Certificate & Advanced Certificate: A minimum of one year full-time with a passing GPA* or a completed Certificate III or IV.
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Completed AQF Certificate III with a passing GPA; or a rank of 70 or above derived from any accredited post-secondary study (ie Certificate IV to degree level studies)
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CQUniversity Preparatory Courses – LIFT program, STEPS or WIST |
Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in a humanities/social science subject may be satisfactory; contact AMC on 1800 030 277. |
Pass in Language and Learning or Communication Pathways into University or completion of the LIFT program.
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James Cook University Tertiary Access Program
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in a humanities/social science subject may be satisfactory; contact AMC on 1800 030 277. |
Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Southern Cross University - Preparing for Success Program
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in a humanities/social science subject may be satisfactory; contact AMC on 1800 030 277. |
Pass in Academic Skills For Success. |
University of the Sunshine Coast - Tertiary Preparation Pathway |
Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in a humanities/social science subject may be satisfactory; contact AMC on 1800 030 277.
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Pass in Academic Skills for Success. |
Learning Network Queensland - UNILEARN |
Pass in Academic Literacy Skills. |
Pass in Academic Literacy Skills may be satisfactory; contact AMC on 1800 030 277. |
Pass in Academic Literacy Skills.
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University of Southern Queensland – Tertiary Preparation Program |
Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in a humanities/social science subject may be satisfactory; contact AMC on 1800 030 277. |
Pass in Studying to Succeed.
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STAT – Special Tertiary Admissions Test
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 158 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score. No minimum age (Not satisfactory for current Year 12 students). |
Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 158 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score. No minimum age (Not satisfactory for current Year 12 students). |
Must have an overall score of 155 or better and be 18 by 1 October 2010 for sem 3 2010 entry; 1 January 2011 for sem 1 2011 entry and 1 July 2011 for sem 2 2011 entry. |
Employment and Professional Qualifications
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A number of qualifications are satisfactory, enrolled and registered nurses and advanced clerks with a minimum of four years full-time employment. Contact ACU Student Centre (07) 3623 7136 for further information.
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For applicants applying via alternative entry (ie on the basis of non formal qualifications such as employment experience, Personal Competencies Assessment and STAT) the English prerequisite may be waived; contact AMC on 1800 030 277. |
A rank of 70 or above derived from any employment or professional qualification. Contact CQUni on
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* A passing GPA is defined as an overall Grade Point Average of 4 or higher (on a 7-point scale where 4 = pass).
# Includes Australian tertiary study and overseas tertiary studies assessed as comparable.
a Pre AQF Certificates and Advanced Certificates must include appropriate academic content and be accredited courses offered by approved agencies in Australia.
Program/Qualifications
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Griffith University
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James Cook University
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Qantm College
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Queensland Studies Authority Subject - English for ESL Learners
; Authority Reg Subject - English Communication
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Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. | Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners.
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Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. |
Senior External Examination |
Sound Achievement in English.
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Sound Achievement in English.
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Sound Achievement in English.
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Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
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Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills or another humanities/social science subject.
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Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery. |
Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills.
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Tertiary study where the medium of instruction is English# (QTAC reserves the right to request confirmation of the medium of instruction)
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Degree, Diploma (RATE), Advanced Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (AQF): a minimum of one semester part-time with a passing GPA*.
A pass in an English/communication or humanities/social science subject.
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For entry to B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery - Degree, Associate Degree, Associate Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma: min. equivalent of one year (two semesters) full time study with a passing GPA.* For all other courses - Degree, Associate Degree, Associate Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma: min. equivalent of one semester full time study with a passing GPA.*
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An English/communication subject passed at diploma, advanced diploma or degree level. |
Post-secondary study
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Pre-AQF Certificate & Advanced Certificate: A minimum of one full-time year with a passing GPA*. Please note, the QTAC Guide 2011 incorrectly listed that AQF Certificates III and IV satisfy the English subject prerequisite.
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Successful completion of an AQF Certificate III or IV. RATE Certificate & Advanced Certificate: A minimum of one year full-time with a passing GPA*. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Not satisfactory. |
CQUniversity Preparatory Courses – STEPS or WIST
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Pass in Language and Learning or Communication Pathways into University.
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James Cook University Tertiary Access Program
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Successful completion of the program or a pass in any humanities/social science subject. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery. |
Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Southern Cross University - Preparing for Success Program
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Satisfactory completion of the program.
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Pass in Academic Study Skills or Introduction to University Study. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Pass in Academic Study Skills or Introduction to University Study.
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University of the Sunshine Coast - Tertiary Preparation Pathway
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Pass in Academic Skills for Success. |
Pass in Academic Study Skills or Introduction to University Study. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Pass in Academic Skills for Success.
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Learning Network Queensland - UNILEARN
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Pass in Academic Literacy Skills.
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Pass in Academic Literacy Skills. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Pass in Academic Literacy Skills.
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University of Southern Queensland – Tertiary Preparation Program
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in any humanities/social science subject. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Pass in Studying to Succeed or Orientation to Tertiary Study.
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STAT – Special Tertiary Admissions Test
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 158 or better overall or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 157 or better in the verbal sub score. (Not satisfactory for current Year 12 students unless 21 in the year of tertiary application).
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 154 or better or 154 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 152 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score. Please note STAT will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery. |
Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 158 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score.
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Employment and Professional Qualifications
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A number of qualifications are acceptable; examples include enrolled and registered nurses and advanced clerks with a minimum of four years full-time employment. Contact GU Student Administration (07) 3735 7700 for further information.
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A number of qualifications are satisfactory, examples include enrolled and registered nurses and clerks with a minimum of five years full-time employment. Contact JCU on 1800 246 446 for further information. Please note this will not satisfy the English prerequisite for B Nursing Science/B Midwifery, B Pharmacy, B hysiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary science and B Medicine/Surgery.
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Contact Qantm College on 1300 136 933 for information.
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* A passing GPA is defined as an overall Grade Point Average of 4 or higher (on a 7-point scale where 4 = pass).
# Includes Australian tertiary study and overseas tertiary studies assessed as comparable.
a Pre AQF Certificates and Advanced Certificates must include appropriate academic content and be accredited courses offered by approved agencies in Australia.
Program/Qualifications
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QIBT |
The University of Queensland
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University of Southern Queensland
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University of the Sunshine Coast |
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Queensland Studies Authority Subject - English for ESL Learners; Authority Reg Subject - English Communication |
Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners or English Communication. | Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. | Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. | Sound Achievement in English for ESL Learners. |
Senior External Examination |
Sound Achievement in English.
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Sound Achievement in English. |
Sound Achievement in English. |
Sound Achievement in English. |
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
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Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills or another humanities/social science subject.
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Successful completion of Language and Learning Skills (no minimum age requirements). |
Successful completion of the certificate or Language and Learning Skills or a pass in one humanities/social science subject. |
Successful completion of the certificate or Language and Learning Skills or a pass in one humanities/social science subject. |
Tertiary study where the medium of instruction is English# (QTAC reserves the right to request confirmation of the medium of instruction) |
Degree, Diploma (RATE), Advanced Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (AQF): A minimum of one semester part-time with a passing GPA*. Associate Diploma (RATE), Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (non-AQF): A minimum of one semester full-time with a passing GPA*. A pass in an English/communication or humanities/social science subject. |
Degree, Diploma (RATE or AQF), Advanced Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (AQF or non-AQF). Normally the equivalent of one full-time year with a passing GPA*. Applicants whose first language is not English must complete the equivalent of two years full-time with a passing GPA*. For B Laws and law dual degrees, the study must be in a humanities field. |
Degree, Diploma (RATE), Advanced Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (AQF): A minimum of one semester part-time with a passing GPA*.
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Degree, Diploma (RATE), Advanced Diploma (AQF) or Associate Degree (AQF): A minimum of one semester part-time with a passing GPA*.
A pass in an English/communication or humanities/social science subject. |
Post-secondary study |
Pre-AQF Certificate or Adv Certificate: a minimum of one year full-time with a passing GPA*. Completed AQF Certificate IV. |
Not satisfactory.
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Certificate & Advanced Certificate: A minimum of one year full-time with a passing GPA* or a completed Certificate III or IV.
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Pre-AQF Certificate and Adv Certificate: at least one year full-time with GPA of 3.75 or above. Completed AQF Certificate III or IV with a GPA of 3.75 or above. |
CQUniversity Preparatory Courses – STEPS or WIST |
Satisfactory completion of the program or satisfactory completion in any humanities/social science subject.
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May be satisfactory, please contact UQ Admissions on |
Successful completion of the program or a pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Successful completion of the program or successful completion of at least one humanities/social science subject. |
James Cook University Tertiary Access Program
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Satisfactory completion of the program or satisfactory completion in any humanities/social science subject. |
May be satisfactory, please contact UQ Admissions on
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Successful completion of the program or a pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Successful completion of the program or successful completion of at least one humanities/social science subject. |
Southern Cross University - Preparing for Success Program |
Satisfactory completion of the program.
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May be satisfactory, please contact UQ Admissions on
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Successful completion of the program or a pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Pass in Academic Study Skills or Introduction to Tertiary Study. |
University of the Sunshine Coast - Tertiary Preparation Pathway |
Pass in Academic Skills For Success.
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May be satisfactory, please contact UQ Admissions on
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Successful completion of the program or a pass in any humanities/social science subject.
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Successful completion of the program or successful completion of at least one humanities/social science subject. |
Learning Network Queensland - UNILEARN |
Pass in Academic Literacy Skills. |
May be satisfactory, please contact UQ Admissions on
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Pass in Academic Literacy Skills.
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Pass in Academic Literacy Skills. |
University of Southern Queensland – Tertiary Preparation Program |
Satisfactory completion of the program or satisfactory completion in any humanities/social science subject. |
Pass in Studying to Succeed or Focus on Study.
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Pass in Studying to Succeed.
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Successful completion of the program or successful completion of at least one humanities/social science subject. |
STAT – Special Tertiary Admissions Test
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 154 or better for applicants 18 years and over by 31 December in year of tertiary application. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 152 or better for applicants 18 years and over by 31 December in year of tertiary application. |
Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 154 or better (for applicants who are 18 and not current Year 12 school leavers). Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 152 or better (for applicants who are 18 and not current Year 12 school leavers). Please note that STAT cannot satisfy the English subject prerequisite for laws, all laws dual programs, dental science, oral health, MBBS Provisional entry programs, peech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, veterinary science, nursing, or midwifery. |
Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 158 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score. No minimum age requirement.
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010- Overall score of 158 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score. (Not satisfactory for current Year 12 students). |
Employment and Professional Qualifications
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May be satisfactory - contact QIBT for further information. |
Some qualifications and/or experience may be acceptable for applicants who are 18 and not current Year 12 students. These qualifications will not satisfy the English subject prerequisite for entry to veterinary science, laws, all laws dual programs, pharmacy, dental science, oral health, MBBS Provisional entry programs,speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, or midwifery. |
A number of qualifications are satisfactory, examples include enrolled & registered nurses, clerks with a minimum of four years full-time employment and tradespeople. Contact USQ Student Administration (07) 4631 1764 for further information.
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A number of qualifications are satisfactory. Contact USC for further information. |
* A passing GPA is defined as an overall Grade Point Average of 4 or higher (on a 7-point scale where 4 = pass).
# Includes Australian tertiary study and overseas tertiary studies assessed as comparable.
a Pre AQF Certificates and Advanced Certificates must include appropriate academic content and be accredited courses offered by approved agencies in Australia.
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