We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 89.70. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Note, course transfers will be considered, as follows:
Students who have completed Year 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours or the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) may be permitted to transfer to the combined Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering provided they have passed all units comprising Year 1 with a GPA of 4.5.
Students who have completed Year 1 in a cognate area (for example, a Bachelor of Science) may be granted entry to the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours in Engineering program on a case by case basis.
This course does not admit students on the basis of VET / TAFE study.
You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
This course does not admit students on the basis of work or life experience.
You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:
Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent |
Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics) |
Note, while there are no subject pre-requisites that must be met for the Bachelor of Science component of this combined degree some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Major | Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies |
Chemistry | Chemistry |
Environmental Remediation | Chemistry |
Molecular Bioscience (formerly Biochemistry) | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
Mathematics | Mathematics Methods |
Statistics and Decision Science | General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods |
Physics | Physics and Mathematics Methods |
Food Innovation and Safety | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
Marine Biology | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
Microbiology | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
- Students who have completed at least one year of study in a Bachelor of Engineering or in a cognate area such as a Bachelor of Science that has been deemed equivalent to the relevant University of Tasmania degree and completed to a standard of achievement that is deemed acceptable by the College may be granted entry on a case by case basis.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:
- Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent, and
- Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)
Note, while there are no subject pre-requisites that must be met for the Bachelor of Science component of this combined degree some majors within the course require studies and experience equivalent to satisfactory performance in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
Major | Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies |
Chemistry | Chemistry |
Environmental Remediation | Chemistry |
Molecular Bioscience (formerly Biochemistry) | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
Mathematics | Mathematics Methods |
Statistics and Decision Science | General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods |
Physics | Physics and Mathematics Methods |
Food Innovation and Safety | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
Marine Biology | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
Microbiology | Chemistry (recommended but not required) |
If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.