Bachelor of Science in Animal Behaviour

Entry Requirements:

Domestic applicants

Admissions information SATAC Code 334171 2023 CSP ATAR 6 2023 CSP IB 25 Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 75 Guaranteed Entry Score - IB 5 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February and July Selection Criteria Recent Secondary Education Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Higher Education Study You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Vocational Education and Training (VET) study You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Work and life experience To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Other Entry Pathways 2023 Admissions Data for school leavers ATAR(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) Lowest ATAR to receive an offer 55 Median ATAR to receive an offer 18 Highest ATAR to receive an offer 75 Selection Rank(ATAR plus any adjustment factors) Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer 6 Median Selection Rank to receive an offer 95 Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer 55 Minimum eligibility score 65 Additional criteria considered Selection rank only Admissions Transparency Data Student Profile Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study(includes a bridging or enabling course) 8 6% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) <5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors) 18 3% (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors) 18 3% Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) N/A N/A Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) N/A N/A International students N/A N/A All students 28 0%

International applicants

CRICOS 097317K Intake February and July Selection Criteria English Language Requirements Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements Detailed information on international qualifications assessment Secondary School Qualifications Australia – Selection Rank (International) 75 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 26 Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma 70% Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation 70% Canada – Alberta High School Diploma 78% China – Gaokao 65% Germany – Abitur 40 GCE A Levels 8 Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation 70% Canada – Alberta High School Diploma 78% China – Gaokao 65% Germany – Abitur 40 GCE A Levels 8 Hong Kong – HKDSE 18 India – ISC & CBSE 70% India - Indian State Board Examinations 80% Indonesia – SMA3 77% Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education B+ Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate 74% Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi 78 Malaysia – UEC 20 South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma 320 Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels 9 Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma 68% Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education 4 USA – SAT 1130 USA – Advanced Placement (AP) 7 Vietnam – Upper Secondary School 00 The University of Adelaide College Foundation Program 74% Eynesbury Foundation Program 360 ANU College Foundation Studies 66% Monash College Foundation Year MUFY 70% Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne) 72% UNSW Foundation Year 00 UQ College Foundation Studies Program 20 Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) 70 UWA College Foundation Program 57% Non–Go8 Foundation Score 74% Other Qualifications Students who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs Admissions Transparency Data Student Profile Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study(includes a bridging or enabling course) 8 6% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) <5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: (C) Work and life experience(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) <5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors) 18 3% Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) N/A N/A Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) N/A N/A International students N/A N/A All students 28