Health

Graduate Degree Package entry requirements

Discover the six health Graduate Degree Packages available that combine either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine with a professional entry master's level degree in one of three health sciences fields: dentistry, optometry and physiotherapy. With one of these packages, you'll graduate with a higher qualification than a traditional double degree and gain a competitive edge in the workforce.

Package options and entry requirements

Domestic students: Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

International students: Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (only if IB Diploma is studied in Australia).

Other qualifications are not eligible for Health Graduate Degree Packages.

Bachelor of Biomedicine + Doctor of Dental Surgery

Indicative entry requirements:

ATAR: 99.85
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 45

To apply in VTAC, search for "Biomedicine/Dental Surgery" to add to your preferences list.

VTAC course codes:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): 3800510311
International Fee Place (FP): 3800510313

Progression to graduate degree:

To progress to the Doctor of Dental Surgery you will need to complete the relevant prerequisite subjects on the first attempt and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 80%+. Applicants gaining entry into the Doctor of Dental Surgery via a Graduate Degree Package are not required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) (or equivalent). Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Biomedicine with the required WAM, including passing all subjects which are prerequisites for the graduate degree on their first attempt, will automatically progress to the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

It is really important to get to know the progression requirements for the graduate degree part of your Graduate Degree Package. This means understanding things like prerequisite subjects and any credit options that might help you finish your course sooner. Be sure to plan your undergraduate courses with these requirements in mind. If you need help with course planning or choosing subjects, check out the course planning website for more details.

In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Science + Doctor of Dental Surgery

Indicative entry requirements:

ATAR: 99.85
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 45

To apply in VTAC, search for "Science/Dental Surgery" to add to your preferences list.

VTAC course codes:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): 3800510251
International Fee Place (FP): 3800510253

Progression to graduate degree:

To progress to the Doctor of Dental Surgery you will need to complete the relevant prerequisite subjects on the first attempt and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 80%+. Applicants gaining entry into the Doctor of Dental Surgery via a Graduate Degree Package are not required to sit the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) (or equivalent). Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science with the required WAM, including passing all subjects which are prerequisites for the graduate degree on their first attempt, will automatically progress to the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Biomedicine + Doctor of Optometry

Indicative entry requirements:

ATAR: 98.00
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 42

To apply in VTAC, search for "Biomedicine/Optometry" to add to your preferences list.

VTAC course codes:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): 3800510261
International Fee Place (FP): 3800510263

Progression to graduate degree:

To progress to the Doctor of Optometry you will need to complete the relevant prerequisite subjects on the first attempt and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75%+. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Biomedicine with the required WAM, including passing all subjects which are prerequisites for the graduate degree on their first attempt, will automatically progress to the Doctor of Optometry.
In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Science + Doctor of Optometry

Indicative entry requirements:

ATAR: 98.00
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 42

To apply in VTAC, search for "Science/Optometry" to add to your preferences list.

VTAC course codes:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): 3800510271
International Fee Place (FP): 3800510273

Progression to graduate degree:

To progress to the Doctor of Optometry you will need to complete the relevant prerequisite subjects on the first attempt and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75%+. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science with the required WAM, including passing all subjects which are prerequisites for the graduate degree on their first attempt, will automatically progress to the Doctor of Optometry.
In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Biomedicine + Doctor of Physiotherapy

Indicative entry requirements:

ATAR: 98.00
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 42

To apply in VTAC, search for "Biomedicine/Physiotherapy" to add to your preferences list.

VTAC course codes:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): 3800510281
International Fee Place (FP): 3800510283

Progression to graduate degree:

To progress to the Doctor of Physiotherapy you will need to complete the relevant prerequisite subjects on the first attempt and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75%+
Perform Satisfactorily on an approved Situational Judgement Test
In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Science + Doctor of Physiotherapy

Indicative entry requirements:

ATAR: 98.00
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 42

To apply in VTAC, search for "Science/Physiotherapy" to add to your preferences list.

VTAC course codes:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): 3800510291
International Fee Place (FP): 3800510293

Progression to graduate degree:

To progress to the Doctor of Physiotherapy you will need to complete the relevant prerequisite subjects on the first attempt and achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75%+
Perform Satisfactorily on an approved Situational Judgement Test
In addition to each package's conditions, you must also satisfy the general eligibility requirements.

VTAC codes: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) VTAC codes for domestic students only; International Fee Place (IFP) VTAC codes for onshore international students only.