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FMHMS-Undergrad Entry

FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES (SUBJECT TO QUOTAS)
The scores given below are a guide for entry into JCU bachelor degrees at school-leaving level. Actual entry requirements may change. For entry to joint degrees, applicants must meet the requirements for the degree with the higher entry score.
BACHELOR DEGREE	Biomedical Sciences	Medical Laboratory Science	Medicine/ Surgery	Nursing Science	Occupational Therapy	Pharmacy	Physiotherapy	Science (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology)	Speech Pathology	Sport and Exercise Science
A Levels (GCE, Cambridge, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka)	10	10	14*	9	13	13	13	10	13	9
Australia TER/UAI/ENTER	80	85	96*	80	85	92	94	78	85	80
Bangladesh Intermediate / Higher Secondary (%)	75	75	95*	70	85	85	85	75	85	70
Canada - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (%)	70	70	92*	67	80	80	80	70	80	67
International Baccalaureate (IB)	26	26	35*	25	32	32	32	26	32	25
India All Indian School Boards / State Boards (%)	70/75	70/75	90/95*	65/70	80/85	80/85	80/85	70/75	80/85	65/70
Ireland Leaving Certificate	440	440	575*	390	540	540	540	440	540	390
Korea Senior High School Diploma	**	**	**	3.2	**	**	**	**	**	3.2
Malaysia - Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)	8.99	8.99	10.67*	8.66	10.33	10.33	10.33	8.99	10.33	8.66
Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Examination (UEC)	**	**	**	15	**	**	**	**	**	15
Norway Norwegian Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skolen	4	4	5.3*	3.7	4.6	4.6	4.6	4	4.6	3.7
Pakistan Intermediate / Higher Secondary School %	75	75	95*	70	85	85	85	75	85	70
Sweden Swedish Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan	14	14	18*	13	17	17	17	14	17	13
United Kingdom A Levels	10	10	14*	9	13	13	13	10	13	9
United States of America (ACT score)	25	25	32*	24	29	29	29	25	29	24
United States of America (SAT 1 score)	1150	1150	1400*	1100	1300	1300	1300	1150	1300	1100
Calculation of scores and additional requirements
A Levels (GCE, Cambridge, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka): Scores are calculated as A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, and must include results in not more than three subjects. Advanced Supplementary Levels (AS) are the equivalent of half a subject at A Level, A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1 , E=0.5. Forecast or Preliminary A Level results will be considered, with the exception of Hong Kong A Levels, for all programs except Medicine and Surgery.
Australia: Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), University Aggregate Index (UAI), Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER).
Bangladesh: Scores are calculated on a percentage of the best 4 academic subjects in the Bangladesh Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Canada: Based on the average of the best 6 Ontario (OSSD or OAC) subjects as a percentage.
International Baccalaureat (IB): Aggregate of full Diploma (all six subjects) where 7=excellent, 6=very good, 5=good, 4=satisfactory, 3=mediocre, 2=poor, 1=very poor.
India: Scores calculated on a percentage of the best 4 academic subjects in either the All Indian School Boards or State Boards.
Ireland: Passes in five subjects including at least three at C level in Higher papers or passes in six subjects including at least two at C leel in Higher papers.
Korea: Overall grade average of final year results. A=4=su, B=3=wu, C=2=mi, D=1=yang, F=Fail=gu.
Malaysia STPM: Scores are normally calculated on the best three subjects attempted at one examination, and are calculated such as: A=4.0, A-=3.67, B+=3.33. B=3.0, B-=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2.0, C-=1.67, D+=1.33, D=1.0, F=0. Forecast or Preliminary STPM results will be considered for all programs except Medicine and Surgery.
Malaysia UEC: Score of 20 or less or 15 or less in the best 5 subjects of the UEC – Senior Middle Section (a minimum score of B4 in each subject, not including Chinese language or Bahasa Malaysia). A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4.
Norway: GPA scores on a 6.0 grading scale.
Pakistan: Scores are calculated on a percentage of the best 4 academic subjects in the Pakistan Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Scotland: Calculated on up to five best subjects (minimum 3 Higher passes), where A=3, B=2, C=1.
Sweden: Scores based on a scale where G=10, VG=15, MVG=20. GPA is calculated by multiplying the grade by the amount of hours per subject.
USA: High School Diploma or equivalent with an ACT composite score no less than 22 or SAT 1 composite score (Maths plus critical reading with no less than 400 in either) no less than 1000.
If your country is not listed here, view Minimum Entry Requirements or contact the International Student Centre.