Year 9–12 Information Evening for parents
Learn about the transition from high school to university, so you can help your child every step of the way.
Learn the STEM skills that are central to science and technology innovation – and are vital for the careers of the future.
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Learn about the transition from high school to university, so you can help your child every step of the way.
Our range Bachelor of Science majors include:
In addition to our Science majors, we also offer a the following specialist STEM courses:
These are the combinations available if you'd like to gain a double degree:
You will develop a comprehensive foundation in your chosen scientific field, preparing you for a range of employment opportunities within industry and government organisations.
Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership in the relevant society or institute of their chosen area of study.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Please refer to the majors for prerequisites.
Design ATAR
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
Not accepted. Written English may be used to demonstrate English Competency (140)
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolView the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
July intake: course duration may exceed 3 years owing to unit prerequisites.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Prerequisites specific to the major chosen
Science Prerequisite equivalents:
⦁ PHYS1006
⦁ CHEM1003 AND CHEM1001
or CHEM1003 AND/or CHEM1005 (phasing out) or CHEM1001 or CHEM1000
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Please refer to the majors for prerequisites.
Design ATAR
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolJuly intake: course duration may exceed 3 years owing to unit prerequisites.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Prerequisites specific to the major chosen
Science Prerequisite equivalents:
⦁ PHYS1006
⦁ CHEM1003 AND CHEM1001
or CHEM1003 AND/or CHEM1005 (phasing out) or CHEM1001 or CHEM1000
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
• A TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field of study, if you are not sure if it is relevant, check with the course co-ordinator for the major they are going into. • Curtin College Diploma of Information Technology does NOT meet the MAM requirements for the data science major. Alternative offer B-MTDSC to be given
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Please refer to the majors for prerequisites.
Design ATAR
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolJuly intake: course duration may exceed 3 years owing to unit prerequisites.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Prerequisites specific to the major chosen
Science Prerequisite equivalents:
⦁ PHYS1006
⦁ CHEM1003 AND CHEM1001
or CHEM1003 AND/or CHEM1005 (phasing out) or CHEM1001 or CHEM1000
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Please see the specific majors for Curtin course switcher criteria.
Please see the specific majors for Curtin course switcher criteria.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Please refer to the majors for prerequisites.
Design ATAR
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolJuly intake: course duration may exceed 3 years owing to unit prerequisites.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Prerequisites specific to the major chosen
Science Prerequisite equivalents:
⦁ PHYS1006
⦁ CHEM1003 AND CHEM1001
or CHEM1003 AND/or CHEM1005 (phasing out) or CHEM1001 or CHEM1000
We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.
You might find your answer in our frequently asked questions.
Submit your question via our online form and we’ll get back to you.
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Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolFees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.
*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.
This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website
To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:
For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.
If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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You might find your answer in our frequently asked questions.
Submit your question via our online form and we’ll get back to you.
1300 222 888
8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (Tuesday from 9:30am)
You’ll find Curtin Connect in building 102 on the Perth campus.
8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (Tuesday from 9:30am)
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