University of New England (UNE) Courses

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

and

);

(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry;

(c) comply with the University's

for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English, any two units of mathematics.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

and

);

(b) hold an approved qualification from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation under the Articulation Programs.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline* at the level of Credit (GPA 5) or above;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours in a relevant discipline* at the level of Credit (GPA 5) or above.

Biochemistry; Biology; Botany; Chemistry; Genetics; Geology; Mathematics; Microbiology; Physics; Physiology; Statistics; and Zoology.

A degree will be considered relevant to a nominated major if it includes study that covers the minimum assumed knowledge. Where it is not clear from their academic background, applicants may include a cover letter with their application describing how they have achieved the minimum assumed knowledge.

Biochemistry: two units of biology and two units of chemistry or equivalent

Biodiversity Science: two units of biology and two units in any biological or earth science at 200-level or above or equivalent

Biomedical Science: two units of biology and two units of chemistry or equivalent

Chemistry: four units of chemistry or equivalent

Genetics: two units of biology and two units of chemistry or equivalent

Mathematics: two units of (calculus-based) mathematics and an additional two units in mathematics at 200-level or above or equivalent

Medicinal Chemistry: two units of chemistry and an additional two units of chemistry, biochemistry or pharmaceutical science

Quantitative Ecology: one unit of statistics or probability, one unit of (calculus-based) mathematics, and two units of ecology, physical geography, or related sciences, or equivalent

Zoology: two units of biology and two units in any biological science at the 200-level or above equivalent

Students wishing to complete the course on a full-time basis are strongly encouraged to have greater than the minimum assumed knowledge and to begin their study in first trimester.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a non-relevant discipline;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*.

Ancient History

Archaeology

English

History

Indigenous Studies

International Studies

Politics

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent relevant AQF Level 7 degree at a grade point average 5.5 or better overall in the final two years of the undergraduate degree;

(b) if applicants do not satisfy the normal entry requirements but have a demonstrated grade point average 6.5 in only the final year of a relevant AQF Level 7 degree;

(c) if their application is based on other factors including alternative degrees/qualifications, plus recent registered nurse work experience that is relevant to the proposed research focus or involvement in research, they may be admitted at the discretion of the head of school;

(d) at least one of the following criteria must be met:

(i) English is the applicant's first language;

(ii) an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-based Text with not less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading);

(iii) successful completion of an advanced EAP program at the University of New England English Language Centre.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

and

).

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies, depending on degree subjects chosen: Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.

A candidate shall:

(a) (i) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA); and

(ii) after completion of the Diploma above, have completed early childhood workplace experience

comprising one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience

two years full-time (or equivalent) experience as a family day care accredited provider or an early childhood teacher assistant/aide or an accredited before and after school carer. Applicants should provide a Statement of Service from the early childhood provider on centre/business letterhead signed by their supervisor specifying their work experience after completion of the Diploma. ACECQA accredits all early childhood providers and has a list of accredited providers on their website; and

(iii) meet the Standard Minimum English Language Requirement as set out in the

University's

; or

(b) hold a three-year AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in Early Childhood recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA); and

(i) provide either a signed copy of Professional Experience Reports or a letter from the tertiary institution where the Bachelor was awarded specifying that the applicant completed at least 10 days Professional Experience with the Birth-2 age group; or

(ii) provide evidence (employer's letter on company letterhead) of at least 10 days experience with the Birth-2 age group acquired after the award of the Bachelor Degree.

Students not meeting criteria (b)(i) or (b)(ii) may be admitted but must complete the unit PREX310 Professional Experience Birth to 2 Years (10 days) in addition to the normal Program of Study.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is open to those International Students only with an Australian Temporary Resident status that permits them to study online and to attempt Professional Experience Placements in ACECQA-approved Australian settings.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

and

); or

(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arts from UNE; or

(c) hold an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Arts from UNE.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English.

Recommended studies: any two units of Mathematics.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a related field of study, for example, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or Environmental Science; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE and attained at least a Credit grade point average in 24 credit points; or

(c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE and attained at least a Credit grade point average in 48 credit points.

Applicants must meet the University's

.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice from UNE;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*;

(c) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in an area of service provision**.

Applicants admitted under Rule (b) and (c) must submit a Statement of Service from their employer.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Business

Management

Law

Social Work

Education

Psychology

Medicine

Health

Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator.

**Service provision can refer to any aspect of provision of services to people with or without disability and will be determined by the course coordinator.

A candidate shall:

1. (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science from the University of New England or an equivalent AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline;

(b) have achieved a GPA of 5 or better in at least 24 credit points at 300-level in Exercise and Sports Science units.

2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Honours Course Coordinator.

3. Readmission to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Honours will only be permitted with the approval of the Course Coordinator and will only be considered where a completely new research topic is proposed.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

and

).

Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours requires a high level of English language proficiency. All applicants are referred to the

.