Guaranteed and flexible undergraduate to graduate degree pathways

At Melbourne, our degree programs follow a similar model to many of the most prestigious universities around the world. As a Melbourne student, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a broad undergraduate degree in your chosen area of study specialising further during your professional graduate studies.

If you are in your final year of high school and you already know that you would like to complete both your undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Melbourne, but you’re not quite as sure about the area you’d like to specialise in – you can still secure your place.

When you are awarded guaranteed entry, you’ll be able to decide on your graduate specialisations closer to finishing your undergraduate studies. This means you’ll have the peace of mind of a secure graduate pathway with us without having to make any big decisions from Year 12. You’ll also be able to leave Melbourne with an undergraduate qualification if you decide further study isn’t right for you.

Guaranteed entry pathways into graduate study are available to domestic and international students who:

  • Complete an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Australia (for ATAR-based guarantees only)
  • Enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree immediately following Year 12, or are granted a deferral by the University (for ATAR-based guarantees only)
  • Satisfy course prerequisites.

Students who have transferred from another university are not eligible for a guaranteed entry pathway.

Already a Melbourne student? If you are currently enrolled at Melbourne you may still be eligible for our past guarantees.

Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Master of Architecture (200 point program)

ATAR Guarantee:
Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline.*

UoM Bachelor of Design Guarantee:
1. BDes graduates with a major in Architecture and a weighted average of at least 65% will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Architecture.
2. BDes graduates with a major in Architecture and a weighted average of at least 72%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point Master of Architecture.

Students will be guaranteed a place without being required to submit a portfolio when applying for an intake within 2 semesters of completion, ie bachelors degree completed in December 2024 must commence no later than Start Year, 2026.

Master of Construction Management (200 point program)

ATAR Guarantee:
Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline.*

UoM Bachelor of Design Guarantee:
1. BDes graduates with a major in Construction Management and a weighted average of at least 65% will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Construction Management.
2. BDes graduates with a major in Construction Management and a weighted average of at least 70%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point Master of Construction Management.

Master of Landscape Architecture (200 point program)

ATAR Guarantee:
Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline.*

UoM Bachelor of Design Guarantee:
1. BDes graduates with a major in Landscape Architecture and a weighted average of at least 65% will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Landscape Architecture.
2. BDes graduates with a major in Landscape Architecture and a weighted average of at least 70%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point Master of Landscape Architecture.

Students will be guaranteed a place without being required to submit a portfolio when applying for an intake within 2 semesters of completion, ie bachelors degree completed in December 2024 must commence no later than Start Year, 2026.

Master of Property (200 point program)

ATAR Guarantee:
Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline.*

UoM Bachelor of Design Guarantee:
1. BDes graduates with a major in Property and a weighted average of at least 65% will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Property.
2. BDes graduates with a major in Property and a weighted average of at least 70%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point Master of Property.

Master of Urban Planning

ATAR Guarantee:
Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place.*

UoM Bachelor of Design Guarantee:
1. BDes graduates with any major and a weighted average of at least 65% will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Urban Planning.
2. BDes graduates with any major and a weighted average of at least 70%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point Master of Urban Planning.

*Applicants must meet prerequisite requirements and submit all necessary application documentation, ie. Portfolio

Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Executive Master of Arts
(200 point program) 		Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate degree course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place.
Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Master of Management (Accounting) Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place.Applicants eligible for guaranteed entry will not be required to submit a personal statement.
Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
An Engineering Masters (200 point program) Completion of an engineering major in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Biomedicine and students must maintain a weighted average mark of at least 65% for a Commonwealth Supported Place.
An Engineering Masters (300 point program) Completion of at least two mathematics and two relevant science subjects and students must maintain a weighted average mark of at least 65% for a Commonwealth Supported Place.

Students may enter any one of our 11 Master of Engineering programs.

Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Doctor of Dental Surgery Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 99.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher, are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place.

All students who commence their undergraduate degree at Melbourne after the 2016 intake will be required to pass on the first attempt any subject course pre-requisites taken at The University of Melbourne. Students who fail to achieve this, will not be guaranteed entry to the course. Applicants eligible for guaranteed entry do not need to complete the Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT).
Doctor of Medicine Applicants who commenced undergraduate study prior to January 2027:  Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 99.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia and immediately commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Students who fail to achieve this, will not be guaranteed entry to the course. Satisfactory performance at a multi-mini interview to demonstrate adequate communication skills is also required. Applicants eligible for guaranteed entry do not need to complete the Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT).

Applicants who commence undergraduate study after January 2027: The details of the pathway for students commencing undergraduate study from 2027 will be confirmed later in 2026. We will publish updated eligibility and selection information once finalised.
Doctor of Optometry Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher, are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place. All students who commence their undergraduate degree at Melbourne after the 2016 intake will be required to pass on the first attempt any subject course pre-requisites taken at The University of Melbourne. Students who fail to achieve this, will not be guaranteed entry to the course. 
Doctor of Physiotherapy Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher, are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Prerequisites must be completed and satisfactory performance in the Situational Judgement Test (Casper) that demonstrates adequate communication skills is required. All students who commence their undergraduate degree at Melbourne after the 2016 intake will be required to pass on the first attempt any subject course pre-requisites taken at The University of Melbourne. Students who fail to achieve this, will not be guaranteed entry to the course.
Master of Clinical Audiology Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher, are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place. To be guaranteed entry, the completed undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline, and students must achieve satisfactory performance in the Situational Judgement Test (Casper) completed in the months leading up to their preferred intake to demonstrate adequate communication skills. Students who fail to achieve this will not be guaranteed entry to the course.
Master of Nursing Science Applicants who achieved an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place.
Master of Public Health Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with aweighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. 
Master of Social Work Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be completed with at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences. Applicants must also provide a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) that details education, workplace experience, and other relevant skills and training, as well as, provide contact details for a professional referee.
Master of Speech Pathology

Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 completed in Australia, and immediately commence and complete undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline. For applicants commencing their undergraduate course from 2026 onwards, satisfactory performance in the Situational Judgement Test (Casper) will also be required to qualify for guaranteed entry.

Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Master of Information Systems Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of 99.85 or below in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place.
Master of Information Technology Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of 99.85 or below in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Students are required to have completed at least one programming subject as a prerequisite.
Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Juris Doctor Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of 99.00 and above in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place. 
Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Master of Food Science Applicants who achieved an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline. Students must maintain a weighted average mark of 70% of higher in the final two years.
Master of Science (All Streams) Applicants who achieved an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Students must meet entry requirements which may include arrangement of a supervisor for the research project prior to application, please refer to information about specific Master of Science streams for more details. Undergraduate degree must be in a cognate discipline.
Master of Urban Horticulture Applicants who achieved an ATAR (or notional ATAR) between 96.00 and 99.85 in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher are guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (for domestic students) or international fee place.
Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry

Master of Teaching

Completion of a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree or a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree and honours year. In both instances, the Master of Teaching must be commenced within 18 months of completing your undergraduate degree.

Students must maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or higher throughout their undergraduate studies and have no prior graduate study to be eligible for a guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place (domestic students) or international fee place.

Master of Teaching (Secondary) applicants must also satisfy two learning area study requirements.

All applicants must complete the Initial Teacher Education Assessment (iTEA).

Degrees to which the guarantee applies Notes regarding guaranteed entry
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of 95.00+ in Year 12 and commence and complete the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne are guaranteed an Australian full fee placeor international fee place, provided they meet the following;

WAM 70%+ (in both Level 1 and Level 2 science subjects, including prerequisite subjects) in order to apply for the Accelerated Pathway Veterinary Bioscience major at the end of second year of the Bachelor of Science.

Personal statement to be submitted as well as satisfactory performance in Situational Judgement Test. View the full admission criteria here.

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