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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline, from an approved university, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND
- Successful completion of at least one tertiary-level mathematics subject, which includes elements of multivariable calculus and linear algebra, with a score of at least 65%.
You may be required to sit a test to elucidate any of the above.
Disciplines directly related to this course include statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, psychology, science, pharmacy, health sciences and economics.
Examples of University of Melbourne subjects that meet the subject prerequisite with a mark of 65% or greater include:
- MAST10005 Calculus 1;
- MAST10006 Calculus 2;
- MAST10021 Calculus 2 Advanced;
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra;
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra Advanced;
- MAST10008 Accelerated Maths 1;
- MAST10009 Accelerated Maths 2; or
- MAST100016 Mathematics for Biomedicine.
Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
58+
with no communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Advanced Standing
Applicants may, on occasion, be considered for Advanced Standing. If applicable, this will automatically be assessed at the time of application and no separate Advanced Standing application needs to be submitted.