Medicine, nursing and health sciences

CourseScore (%)English Prerequisites
Biomedical Science 80 75* Chemistry (min 65%) and one of Mathematics (min 65%), Advanced Mathematics (min 65%) or Physics (min 65%).
*English score of 65% from Semester 1, 2019 commencement        
Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours)  85 75* Chemistry (min 65%) and one of Mathematics (min 65%), Advanced Mathematics (min 65%) or Physics (min 65%).
There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.
*English score of 65% from Semester 1, 2019 commencement        
Biomedical Science Scholars Program 88.75 75* Chemistry (min 65%) and one of Mathematics (min 65%), Advanced Mathematics (min 65%) or Physics (min 65%).
There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.
*English score of 65% from Semester 1, 2019 commencement        
Health Sciences  63.75 65

Fundamental Mathematics (min 65%) or Mathematics (min 50%) or Advanced Mathematics (min 50%).

Before undertaking clinical placements, students must:

  • complete a National Police Records Check
  • hold a Working With Children Check
  • comply with the stipulations of Ambulance Victoria that a medical and fitness examination be completed as a specific prerequisite for clinical placements. You will have to meet all associated costs. Go to the Ambulance Victoria website for more details+
  • comply with the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences immunisation policy: med.monash.edu.au/current/immunisation

Failure to hold satisfactory checks or meet the immunisation requirements may result in students being unable to complete this course.

+ This special requirement only applies to emergency health and paramedic practice.

Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine 88.75 75

Chemistry (min 75%), ISAT and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative. Campus transfer is not available.

Selection in the course is based on ISAT, interview and Year 12 results. All international applicants must complete an ISAT. Invitation to attend an interview will depend on the applicant's ISAT score. Refer to the faculty website at med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/direct-entry/international.html for more information and application closing dates.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS
You must:

  • satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the faculty: med.monash.edu.au/current/immunisation
  • complete a National Police Records. Check each year before undertaking clinical placements
  • hold a valid Working with Children Check.

It is highly recommended that you hold or attain, by the end of first semester of the course, a current registered level 2 or senior first aid certificate.

Nursing 67.5 65

Any Monash University Foundation Year mathematics (min 50%) or Australian Year 11 equivalent mathematics (minimum score requirement applies).
There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS^
You must:

  • satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the faculty
  • complete a National Police Records. Check each year before undertaking clinical placements
  • hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Nursing students must be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs in keeping with the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic) and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2006 (Vic).
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has formulated a policy, and students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to their particular year of study. Refer to the faculty’s clinical guidelines webpage.
^          Special requirements apply to both Nursing and Nursing and Midwifery.

Nursing (Scholars Program) 80 65

Any Monash University Foundation Year mathematics (min 50%) or Australian Year 11 equivalent mathematics (minimum score requirement applies).
There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS^
You must:

  • satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the faculty
  • complete a National Police Records. Check each year before undertaking clinical placements
  • hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Nursing students must be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs in keeping with the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic) and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 2006 (Vic).
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has formulated a policy, and students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to their particular year of study. Refer to the faculty’s clinical guidelines webpage.
^          Special requirements apply to both Nursing and Nursing and Midwifery.

Nutrition Science 76.25 65

Chemistry (min 65%), or Biology (min 65%).

There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

You must hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Nutrition Science (Scholars Program)  85 75

Chemistry (min 65%), or Biology (min 65%).

There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

You must hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Occupational Therapy (Honours)  72.5 65

None.

There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS

You must:

  • satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the faculty
  • complete a National Police Records. Check each year before undertaking clinical placements
  • hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Physiotherapy (Honours)  80 75

Any two of Chemistry (min 65%), Biology (min 65%), Physics (min 65%), Mathematics (min 65%) or Advanced Mathematics (min 65%).

There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS

You must:

  • satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the faculty
  • complete a National Police Records. Check each year before undertaking clinical placements
  • hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Psychology (Honours)  76.25 65 None
Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) 80 75

Mathematics (min 65%) or Advanced Mathematics (min 65%) and Physics (min 65%) or Biology (min 65%).

There are a limited number of places available in this course and the entry score is only indicative.

International students need to meet English requirements for registration. Further information on student registration and obligations is available at www.ahpra.gov.au/registration/student-registrations.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS

You must:

  • satisfy the immunisation requirements specified by the faculty
  • complete a National Police Records. Check each year before undertaking clinical placements
  • hold a valid Working with Children Check
  • hold or attain a current registered level 1 first aid certificate.