OTHERAUSTRALIANYEAR 12 SUBJECTEQUIVALENTS
QUALIFICATION
SUBJECT/COURSE
MATHS A
MATHS B
MATHS C
PHYSICS
CHEMISTRY
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
International
Baccalaureate
Mathematical
Studies (SL)
Mathematics (HL or SL)
or Mathematical Methods
(SL)
Mathematics (HL) or
Mathematical Methods
(HL or SL)
Physics (HL or SL)
or Physical Science
(HL) or Phys Chem
Systems (HL)
Chemistry (HL
or SL)
Biology (HL or SL)
NCEA – NZ
Statistics and
Modelling
Mathematics with
Calculus
N/A
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
GCE A/AS levels;
GCSE (O levels)
Mathematics
(GCSE/O Level)
Mathematics
(A/AS)
Mathematics (A)
Physics (A/AS)
Chemistry (A/AS)
Biological Science (A/
AS) or Human and
Social Biology (A)
HKDSE
Mathematics
Compulsory
Mathematics Compulsory
plus Module 1
Mathematics
Compulsory plus
Module 2
Physics
Chemistry or
Integrated Science
Biology
NOTE: Minimum grades are sometimes required to meet entry requirements .
ENGLISHLANGUAGEREQUIREMENTS
DEMONSTRATING
ENGLISHLANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY
To meet UQ’s English language
profciency requirements and gain entry
to most undergraduate programs, you
must demonstrate one of the following:
– a score equivalent to four semesters with
a minimum grade of Sound Achievement
in Queensland Authority English or
English for ESL Learners (see the
English-
Queensland Year 12 equivalent
table
overleaf)
or
– at least 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each subtest
of IELTS (or equivalent test) (see the
English – alternative tests and scores
table
overleaf) (Please note: some programs
may require a higher IELTS score: see
individual program requirements).
Documentation required
Academic equivalency
To demonstrate your equivalent score of
four semesters with a minimum grade of
Sound Achievement in Queensland Senior
English, you must attach certifed copies
of all academic transcripts and award
certifcates to your application.
International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) test
If you are demonstrating your English
profciency with an IELTS test score, you must
attach a copy of the IELTS test result to your
application. You can fnd more information
about the IELTS test from IDP Education
Australia offces, Australian Diplomatic Missions,
and the University’s offcial representatives at
IELTS
British Council
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC)
continued overleaf
International Undergraduate
UQ Guide 2014
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AUSTRALIA
YEAR 12
Brunei
GCE ‘A’ Levels
Canada
Canadian Senior High School Graduation Diploma
China
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university
Denmark
Studentereksamen
Fiji
University of the South Pacifc Foundation Year or successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university or New Zealand bursaries
France
French Baccalauréat
Germany
Abitur
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ‘A’ Levels, Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
India
All India Senior School Certifcate; Indian School Certifcate awarded by the Indian Council of School Examinations; Indian Higher
Secondary School Certifcates from the State Boards of Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Karnataka
Indonesia
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university
International Baccalaureate Completed diploma
Japan
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university
Malaysia
Malaysian STPM or Unifed Examination (UEC)
Norway
Norwegian Certifcate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations, Vitnemal, Examen Artium, Studenteksamen,
Gymnaseksamen
Pakistan
Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certifcate
Philippines
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university
Republic of Korea
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university or two years study at an approved junior college
Singapore
Singapore-Cambridge ‘A’ Levels
South Africa
South African Senior Certifcate since 2008 or Matriculation Certifcate
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan ‘A’ Levels
Taiwan
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university or two years study at approved junior college
Thailand
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university
UK
GCE ‘A’ Levels
USA
US High School Certifcate + SAT scores; SAT + AP scores; ACT scores; or High School Diploma and AP
Vietnam
Successful completion of the frst year of a bachelor degree at university. Graduates from selected Gifted Secondary High Schools with a
Year 12 grade of 8.0 or above will be considered for a limited number of undergraduate programs
MINIMUMAUSTRALIANYEAR 12 EQUIVALENT STUDIES