Science - U0606

To enrol in this course, you must meet the following minimum age requirements:

• Part 1: At least 16 years of age at the time of enrolment
• Part 2: At least 16 years and 6 months of age at the time of enrolment

If you do not meet the minimum age requirement, you may be offered a deferred place until you become eligible.

To be eligible for entry into the Diploma of Science, you must meet the minimum academic entry requirements for your intended entry point:

Part 1

• Successful completion of Australian Year 11 (or equivalent) with a credit average (60%*)
  *Based on a 100% grading scale where 50% is a pass

Part 2

• Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with an ATAR of 60, or equivalent

Have a different qualification?

Entry requirements for international and other qualifications can be found on our Academic Entry Requirements page. If your qualification is not listed, we will assess your application individually when you apply.

Not eligible for direct entry?

Explore alternative pathway options to help you get started.

Destination degree entry requirements

Upon successful completion of Part 2 of a Monash University Diploma with the required academic score and any applicable prerequisites, you’ll have a guaranteed entry into the second year of a related Monash University undergraduate degree. Please refer to Destination Degrees for full details and additional conditions that may apply.

The English entry requirements for entry into this course can be satisfied as follows:

Part 1:

One of the following:

• Satisfactory completion of English (Australian Year 11) with a pass (50%*) average, or equivalent.

*Based on a 100% grading scale where 50% is a pass

• VCE: Units 3 & 4: a minimum study score of at least 23 in any English, or equivalent.

Part 2:

• VCE: Units 3 & 4: a minimum study score of at least 23 in any English, or equivalent.

English subjects completed in other qualifications may be accepted and are assessed on a case by case basis when you apply.

English tests 

You can also meet the English entry requirement if you have completed a Monash approved English test and achieve the required scores for entry into this course as follows:

Additional information

• If your English test scores do not meet the minimum requirements, you may wish to consider enrolling in a Monash English course to help you meet the entry standard.
• English test results must be completed within three years prior to your Monash course start date (other conditions may apply).
• If you have completed multiple English measures, the highest valid measure will be considered.
• Monash University reserves the right to request an additional English test to confirm you meet the English entry requirements.
• International students must also meet the English language requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, which may differ from Monash University requirements.

Alternative English language entry pathways and accepted test scores can be found on our English language test score requirements page.

To gain entry into this course, you must meet the following prerequisite subject requirements:

English

You must meet the English language requirements as outlined in the English requirements section above.

Science

For entry into Part 1, you must have:

• Satisfactory completion in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics or Psychology at Australian Year 11, or equivalent

For entry into Part 2, you must have:

• VCE: Units 3 & 4: a study score of 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, or equivalent.

Prerequisite subjects completed in other qualifications may be accepted and are assessed on a case by case basis when you apply.

Meeting maths and science prerequisites with international qualifications

If you have completed a Monash-approved international senior secondary qualification (or higher qualification) that includes mathematics and/or science at the required level, it will be assumed you have met the equivalent standard to the VCE subjects prerequisites.

To further support your readiness for university study, you’ll be invited to complete “learning needs analysis” tests in key subject areas. These help identify any areas where you may benefit from additional support.

Academic support programs

If your results indicate that further development in mathematics is beneficial, you’ll gain access to our ‘Passport to Maths’ program - a supportive learning community designed to help you build confidence and skills through:

• Online learning modules
• Group workshops
• On-to-one sessions with maths specialists

For students undertaking Chemistry or Physics, early skills assessments in your first trimester will also help us tailor support to ensure your success.