Charles Darwin University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:

• Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
• Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
• Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman

Current School Leaver Pathways:

• Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
• School recommendation program

Essential requirements

As this course requires you to undertake a community project, you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community project. A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children check are required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements.

The majority of health facilities will also require you to present a complete immunization schedule and a First Aid certificate.

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below:

• CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) - Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
• IELTS Academic Module - A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
• Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency - A minimum overall grade of B2.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module - A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
• TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) - A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.