If you’re interested in studying the Bachelor of Education (Science and Mathematics), you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
If you are a Year 12 school leaverNormal minimum University entrance requirements will apply and you are required to have an ATAR score of 65 or higher.
You are required to have successfully completed the following pre-requisite unit(s) at TQA3 level or equivalent:
Mathematics (MTM415117)
Chemistry (CHM415115) (if undertaking the Chemistry specialisation)
If you have not completed these unit(s), we offer the following foundations units:
You will also need to undertake the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) to complete your application.
If you are a non-school leaverYou will need to meet the minimum University entrance requirements through alternative qualifications or experience. For the Bachelor of Education (Science and Mathematics), the minimum qualification is a Certificate IV.
You will also be required to complete the following foundation units (or demonstrate equivalent qualification or knowledge):
Additional pre-requisites:Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)In addition, all applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.
This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry.). All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.
Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.
*From 2017, all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses in Australia will be required to select entrants on basis of both cognitive and non-cognitive skills and abilities.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Bachelor of Education (Science and Mathematics) students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE).
More information about entrance requirements can be found at Admissions.