Getting into uni

There are a number of different ways you can enter into a course at Monash University.

1. Apply through VTAC

Visit VTAC for more information on how to apply directly through VTAC.

Attend an indigenous access interview

Attend an interview with us and meet Indigenous academics from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It’s a great opportunity for you to find out more about the University and for our team to get to know you. We’ll give you advice and advocate for your entry to a pathway course, direct entry to a health course or another option.

2. Complete a pathway course

This course has been specifically developed for Indigenous students. he course will prepare you to study for a health degree over 12 months. There are no fees for the pathway course and you will be supported by a tutor.During this period, you’ll study:

bridging University preparation subjects
subjects from the course you would like to study in the future.

*“People said because I got a low ATAR I wouldn’t be able to get into university. But I got into the Monash pathway course and now I’ve almost finished my nursing and midwifery degree.”* - Jayde
*“I wanted to be a doctor and was really determined. I studied a pathway, then a science degree and now I’m studying medicine.”* - Keisha

3. Gain direct entry into a health course

*“I didn’t study all the right VCE subjects for the course I wanted to get into. I found out in the interview there was a solution to this. Now I’m studying nursing and have a cadetship.”* - James
*“I didn’t think my ATAR was high enough to get into medicine but I attended an interview and found out it was.”* - Andrew
*“I wasn’t sure if I wanted to study physiotherapy or medicine. Attending the interview helped me decide what I wanted to do.”* - Isobelle

4. 50 atar indigenous course entry

Study the right year 12 subjects and get a 50 ATAR or over and you can gain entry to nursing, paramedicine, occupational therapy, health science, public health, or radiation science. Additionally, science has a 50 ATAR entry with a pathway to medicine.

Flexible application process

We offer a flexible entry process via an interview with Indigenous academics from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

We can give you advice and advocate for your entry to a pathway course, direct entry, and more.

Interested to find what flexible entry options are available to you? Contact our Indigenous Student Engagement Coordinator.

T: +61 3 9905 3828
E: med.indigenoushealth@monash.edu

Apply for travel and accommodation support

You can apply to have expenses associated with relocating to Monash University covered. You can also apply for a scholarship to cover the full or partial costs of staying in Monash Residential Services on campus.

Apply for an indigenous student bursary

Indigenous students can apply for an Indigenous student bursary for the costs of admission tests, course-related expenses such as uniforms, working with children checks, police checks, fitness tests, immunisations