International and overseas qualifications

The following qualifications, achieved at a certain level, make you eligible to apply for admission to UWA:

All India Senior School Certificate CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) was established in 1962 as the national body for public examinations in India.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the CBSE All-India Senior School Certificate Examination program. To be admitted to the University, you must

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major.

Minimum entry scores

All-India Senior School Certificate students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

All-India Senior School Certificate Points	ATAR Equivalent
9.0	70
12.0	80
14.0	85
16.0	90
17.0	94
17.5	95
18	96
19	98

Notes

Applicants must have been awarded the All India Senior School Certificate issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India.
Overall grades in best 4 subjects.
CBSE results are generally recorded as letter grades, based on A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1,D2=0.5 and E = 0.0.
Different examination, graduation and subject requirement may apply for each of the provinces.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows All-India Senior School Certificate subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WA Course	All-India Senior School Certificate Equivalent
English	English Language; B2 or higher
Mathematics Applications	Mathematics; D2 or D1
Mathematics Methods	Mathematics; C2 or higher
Mathematics Specialist	No equivalent
Chemistry	Chemistry; C2 or higher
Physics	Physics; C2 or higher
Biology	Biology; C2 or higher

Canadian High School (except New Brunswick and Quebec)

Each province and territory in Canada offers its own matriculation qualification.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed high school or senior secondary programs (except New Brunswick and Quebec). To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Canadian High School students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Canadian High School Points	ATAR equivalent
60	70
70	80
75	85
80	90
87	94
89	95
95	98

Notes

Applicants must have been awarded the High School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Diploma (depending on the Province).
Points average of 5 or 6 subjects in the final year/highest grade subjects/exams (if required for entry to university, depending on the Province or Territory).

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Canadian Matriculation subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

French Baccalaureat

The French Baccalaureat is designed to prepare students for further study at university.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the French Baccalaureat program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major
Minimum entry scores
French Baccalaureat students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

French Baccalaureat Points	ATAR equivalent
10	70
12	80
12.5	85
13.5	90
14	94
14	95
15	96
15.5	98

Notes

The marking scheme used for the Baccalaureat is a scale of 0-20 (maximum) with a minimum pass-mark of 10.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Baccalaureat subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

Gao Kao China

The National Higher Education Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) is the national academic examination of entrance into higher education institutions of the People's Republic of China.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Gao Kao program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Gao Kao overall score of 750	Gao Kao minimum percentage	ATAR equivalent
488 to 491	65%	70
525 to 528	70%	80
544 to 547	72.50%	85
570 to 577	76%	90
615 to 629	82%	94
630 to 644	84%	95
645 to 659	86%	96
675 to 689	90%	98

Notes

Calculate according to the maximum overall score for the specific province.
The overall score received by the student is an aggregate of the individual subject scores.
The overall (maximum) score is normally 750 except: Shanghai = 660

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows Gao Kao subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WA COURSE	GAO KAO EQUIVALENT
English	No equivalent
Mathematics Applications	Mathematics; 50% - 65% Mathematics (Arts Basic); 65% or higher
Mathematics Methods	No equivalent
Mathematics Specialist	Mathematics; 65% or higher
Chemistry	Chemistry; 65% or higher Comprehensive Subject (Science); 65% or higher
Physics	Physics; 65% or higher Comprehensive Subject (Science); 65% or higher
Biology	Biology; 65% or higher

GCE – A levels or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination

The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Levels) is a widely recognised academic qualification conferred in more than 125 countries.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the GCE A-Levels program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of GCE A-Level points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

GCE A-Level students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the GCE A-Level points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

GCE A-LEVEL GRADES	GCE A-LEVEL POINTS	ATAR EQUIVALENT
CDD	7	70
CCC	9	80
BCC	10	85
BBB	12	90
ABB	13	92
AAB	14	96
AAA	15	98

German Abitur

The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (commonly referred as the Abitur) is available in most German States after 12 or 13 years of schooling.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Abitur program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by achieving a minimum grade 3 in German Abitur, in conjunction with a minimum grade B in DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Certificate of Language Proficiency test
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Abitur students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

German Abitur Points	ATAR equivalent
3.6	70
3.3	80
3	85
2.6	90
2.2	94
2.1	95
1.9	96
1.5	98

Notes

The Abitur has an overall final grade out of 6.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Abitur subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) will be the only public exam in Hong Kong for senior secondary education. By 2012, HKDSE will replace HKALE.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the HKDSE program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

HKDSE students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

HKDSE Points	ATAR equivalent
13	70
15	80
16.5	85
17.5	90
19	94
19.5	95
20	96
22	98

Notes

The Diploma must include 4 core and at least 2 elective subjects.
Elective subjects must be either Category A or Category C subjects.
Ranks on the HKDSE are calculated on the basis that:
1. 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=0, 1=0 for Category A subjects, or
2. A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for Category C subjects.
Aggregate is calculated using the best 4 Category A or Category C subjects

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows HKDSE subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WA COURSE	HKDSE EQUIVALENT
English	Core English Language; 4 or higher
Literature	Literature in English elective; 3 or higher
Mathematics Applications	Core Mathematics; Level 3 or higher
Mathematics Methods	Extended Mathematics Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics); Level 3 or higher
Mathematics Specialist	Extended Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus; Level 3 or higher
Chemistry	Chemistry elective; Level 3 or higher
Physics	Physics elective; Level 3 or higher Physics component within the "Combined Science" elective; Level 4 or higher
Biology	Biology elective; Level 3 or higher Biology component in "Combined Science" elective; Level 4 or higher

Indian School Certificate CISCE

The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) was established as a national examination board by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. The Council conducts examinations for the Indian School Certificate.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Indian School Certificate program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Indian School Certificate students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Indian School Certificate Average	ATAR Equivalent
60	70
70	80
75	85
80	90
88	94
90	95
92	96
96	98

Notes

Applicants must have been awarded the Indian School Certificate issued by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination.
Average is taken from best four subjects, rounded down to zero decimal points.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows Indian School Certificate subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WACE Subject	Indian School Certificate Equivalent
English	English Core; 60% or higher
Mathematics Applications	Mathematics; 40% - 49%
Mathematics Methods	No equivalent
Mathematics Specialist	Mathematics; 50% or higher
Chemistry	Chemistry; 50% or higher
Physics	Physics; 50% or higher
Biology	Biology; 50% or higher

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA 3)

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA 3) program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

SMA 3 students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks

SMA Pass of 75	ATAR equivalent
80	70
85	80
87.5	85
90	90
92	94
92.5	95
93	96
94	98

The minimum passing grade (KKM) may vary between schools in Indonesia. The equivalencies above are based on a KKM/Passing Grade of 75. Where a school applies a different KKM/Passing Grade, the equivalent entry score may vary accordingly.

Irish Leaving Certificate

The Leaving Certificate is the school-leaving certificate in the Republic of Ireland.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Irish Leaving Certificate (Established) (Scrúdú Cruthaithe na hArdteistiméireachta). To be admitted to the University, you must

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Irish Leaving Certificate students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Aggregate	ATAR Equivalent
330 to 339	76
340 to 349	80
350 to 359	85
360 to 369	88
370 to 379	90
380 to 389	92
410 to 419	96
430 to 439	98
450 to 459	99

Notes

The Leaving Certificate must be issued by the Irish State Examinations Commission (Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit).
Must include at least five subjects passed at Higher Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate results are recorded as letter grades, based on H1=100, H2=88, H3=77, H4=66, H5=56, H6=46, H7=37, H8=0.
The aggregate is calculated from points of the best five subjects only.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows Irish Leaving Certificate subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WCE Subject	Irish Leaving Certificate Equivalent
English	English Language - Higher; C2 or higher
Mathematics Applications	No equivalent
Mathematics Methods	Mathematics - Higher; C2 or higher
Mathematics Specialist	No equivalent
Chemistry	Chemistry - Higher; C2 or higher
Physics	Physics - Higher; C2 or higher
Biology	No equivalent

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE)

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) is designed to prepare students for further study at university.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education program.

To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

KCSE students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants.

The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

KCSE Points	ATAR equivalent
60	75
63	80
66	85
69	88
70	90
72	92
74	94
77	96
80	98

Notes

Selection rank

Aggregate is calculated from the points of the best 7 subject grades, which are assigned to grades as per the table below: Selection Rank Aggregate is calculated from the points of the best 7 subject grades, which are assigned to grades as per the table below:

Grades	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-	D+	D	D-	E
Points	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1

Aggregate	Selection Rank
84	99.00
83	98.75
82	98.50
81	98.25
80	98.00
79	97.00
78	96.50
77	96.00
76	95.50
75	95.00
74	94.00
73	93.00
72	92.00
71	91.00
70	90.00
69	89.00
68	87.00
67	86.00
66	85.00
65	84.00
64	82.00
63	80.00
62	78.00
61	77.00
60	75.00
<60	<75.00

English Language Competence

Grade of C+ or above in English

Northern Consortium United Kingdoms International Foundation Year

Northern Consortium United Kingdom's International Foundation Year
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed and been awarded the Northern Consortium United Kingdom Foundation Year (NCUK) qualification. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competency requirement by acceptable performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major.

Minimum entry scores

NCUK students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

NCUK	ATAR equivalent
7	70.00
8	75.00
9	80.00
10	85.00
11	88.00
12	90.00
13	92.00
14	96.00
15	98.00
16	99.00
17	99.50
18	99.95

Notes

The aggregate is calculated from points from the best three modules, or where one module can be substituted with two half modules.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is not counted.
NCUK results are generally recorded as letter grades, as in the table below.

Grade (Full Module)	Grade (Half Module)	Points
A*		6
A		5
B		4
C	A*	3
	A	2.5
D	B	2
	C	1.5
E	D	1
	E	0.5

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows the NCUK subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WA Course	NCUK Subject
English/Literature	English for Academic Purposes (EAP) – Grade B or higher (60% or higher), with no band less than C
Mathematics Applications ATAR	Mathematics (Half Module) – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Mathematics Methods ATAR	No equivalent
Mathematics Specialist ATAR	Mathematics Business – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
	Mathematics Science – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
	Mathematics Engineering – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
	Further Mathematics – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Chemistry ATAR	Chemistry – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Physics ATAR	Physics – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Biology ATAR	Not yet assessed

Norwegian Vitnemal

The Vitnemål fra den Videregaende Skolen (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education) is the qualification giving access to higher education in Norway.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Vitnemål program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Vitnemål students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Students who have a grade of 4 or above in the Vitnemål, aren't required to complete an English Language test.

Norwegian Vitnemål Points	ATAR equivalent
2.5	70
3.5	80
4.0	85
4.5	90
4.9	94
5.0	95
5.2	96
5.3	98

Notes

The Vitnemål subjects are graded out of 6.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Vitnemål subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

Singapore Cambridge GCE A Levels Examination

The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) is a widely recognised academic qualification that is taken by school and private candidates in Singapore.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the GCE A-Level points required to gain admissions into the University.

Points are assigned on the basis that:

At a H2 level: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
At a H1 level (content-based only): A=2.5, B=2.0, C=1.5, D=1.0, E=0.5
A minimum of two H2 level subjects are required for assessment purposes
There is no maximum limit to the number of H2 Level subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate.
A maximum of one content-based H1 subject can be used in the calculation of the aggregate
H2 Level and H1 Level in the same subject cannot be used together to calculate the aggregate
General Paper (H1) and Project Work (H1) cannot be used in the calculation of the aggregate

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-LEVEL POINTS	ATAR EQUIVALENT
5	70
6.5	75
8	80
10	85
12	90
12.5	92
13	94
13.5	95
14	96
14.5	98

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels subject which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

ATAR EQUIVALENT SUBJECT	GCE ADVANCED LEVEL EQUIVALENT
English	Singapore Cambridge O-Levels – English – A grade of C or higher General Paper (H1) – A grade of C or higher Literature in English (H2) – A grade of E or higher English Language and Linguistics (H2) – A grade of E or higher Knowledge and Inquiry (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Mathematics Applications ATAR	Mathematics (H1) – A grade of E or higher Mathematics (O-Level) – A grade of B or higher
Mathematics Methods ATAR	Mathematics (H2) – A grade of E or D
Mathematics Specialist ATAR	Mathematics (H2) – A grade of C or higher Additional Mathematics (O-Level) – A grade of A2 or higher
Chemistry ATAR	Chemistry (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Physics ATAR	Physics (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Biology ATAR	Biology (H2) – A grade of E or higher

South African National Certificate

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the school-leaving certificate in South Africa.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the NSC program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

NSC students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Average	ATAR Equivalent
3.8	70
4.6	80
5.1	84
5.2	85
5.8	90
6.3	94
6.4	95
6.5	96
6.8	98

Notes

The average of the achievement level for the six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) is taken as the average.
Point conversion: 80-100%=7, 70-75%=6, 60-65%=5, 50-55%=4, 40-50%=3, 30-40%=2, 0-29%.
For results obtained before 2008, submit an enquiry via askUWA.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows NSC subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WACE Subject	NSC Equivalent
English	English Home Language; Achievement Level 5 or higher
Mathematics Applications	Mathematics; Achievement Level 3
Mathematics Methods	Mathematics; Achievement Level 4 or higher
Mathematics Specialist	No equivalent
Chemistry	Physical Sciences; Achievement Level 4 or higher
Physics	Physical Sciences; Achievement Level 4 or higher
Biology	Life Sciences; Achievement Level 4 or higher

STPM Examination Malaysia

The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM – Malaysia Higher School Certificate) is run by the Malaysian Examination Council for public secondary schools in Malaysia.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the STPM program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

STPM students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

STPM points	ATAR equivalent
9	70
11	80
13	84
13	85
15	90
17	94
17	95
17	96
18	98

Notes

Best three subject to be used in the calculation of the aggregate, with a minimum of two subjects to be used.
Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
PENGAJIAN AM/GENERAL STUDIES cannot be used in the aggregate.
Points are assigned to STPM grades as per the table below.

Subject Grade	A	A-	B+	B	B-	C+	C	C-
Points	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	0

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, STPM subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

Swedish Slutbetyg

The Slutbetyg / Avgangsbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is the qualification giving access to higher education in Sweden.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Slutbetyg program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Slutbetyg students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Standard Grading System	A	B	C	D	E	F
2012 - 2014	MVG		VG		G	IG
Points	20	17.5	15	12.5	10	0

Swedish Slutbetyg points	ATAR equivalent
18.5	98.00
18.0	96.00
17.0	95.00
16.8	94.00
16.0	90.00
15.0	85.00
15.5	84.00
14.0	80.00
12.5	70.00

Notes

The Slutbetyg points are calculated as an average, where MVG = 20, VG = 15, G = 10 and IG = 0.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Slutbetyg subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

Unified Examination Certificate Malaysia

The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level is offered through the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Unified Examination Certificate program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

UEC students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

UEC Points	ATAR equivalent
14	70
12	80
10	84
10	85
8	90
6	94
6	95
5	96
5	98

Notes

Points are aggregated from the best 4 academic subjects: A1=1, A2=2, B3=3. B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, C7=7, C8=8
The following subjects can be included in the aggregate:

English Language
Mathematics (Elementary)
Mathematics (Advanced)
History
Geography
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Commerce
Business Studies
Accounting
Economics

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows UEC subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WA course	Unified Examination Certificate Equivalent
English	No equivalent
Mathematics Applications	Mathematics; B6 or higher Higher Mathematics; B6 or higher
Mathematics Methods	Advanced Mathematics; B6 or higher
Mathematics Specialist	Advanced Mathematics (I); B6 or higher Advanced Mathematics (II); B6 or higher
Chemistry	Chemistry; B6 or higher
Physics	Physics; B6 or higher
Biology	Biology; B6 or higher

US College Board AP Examinations

Students completing US College Board Advanced Placement (AP) subjects in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification are eligible for admission to UWA.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the AP program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

AP students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Aggregate	ATAR Equivalent
6	70
9	80
10	84
11	85
13	90
15	94
15	95
17	98

Notes

The aggregate is calculated from the points.
Only subjects with scores of 3 and above are counted. Fails are not included.
A minimum of two subjects will be used in the calculation of the aggregate. There is no maximum limit to the number of subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate (subject to point 4).
Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
Applicants must have passed a minimum of two AP subjects with the US College Board in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification.
AP results must be US College Board examined and certified (AP subjects taken as part of the High School Diploma, without official College Board assessment and certification, will not be sufficient).

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows AP subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education subjects, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

WCE Subject	AP Equivalent
English	English Language and Composition; 3 or higher
Literature	English Literature and Composition; 3 or higher
Mathematics Applications	No equivalent
Mathematics Methods	Calculus AB; 3 or higher
Mathematics Specialist	Calculus BC; 3 or higher
Chemistry	Chemistry; 3 or higher
Physics	Physics 1 and 2; 3 or higher Physics B; 3 or higher
Biology	Biology; 3 or higher

US College Board SAT and ACT

Students completing US College Board SAT or ACT in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification are eligible for admission to UWA.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the SAT or ACT program. To be admitted to the University, you must meet all criteria listed below by:

having taken the SAT with the US College Board or the ACT within two years of the US High School Diploma;
having successfully completed the US High School Diploma, or one of the recognised high school qualifications listed below, and achieved the required grades;
satisfying the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
achieving a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
satisfying any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Entry scores

SAT and ACT students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

Rank / ATAR	ACT Score	SAT Score
70.00	20	1100
80.00	24	1170
85.00	25	1220
90.00	27	1270
94.00	29	1340
95.00	30	1360
96.00	31	1380
98.00	33	1420

Recognised school qualifications

Brazil: Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio, or Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau (Senior Secondary School
Graduation Certificate)
Cambodia: Diploma of Upper Secondary Education
Colombia: Colombian Bachillerato (Secondary School Certificate)
Canada - Quebec: Diplôme d'Études Secondaires (DES) (Secondary School Diploma)
China: 高中毕业证书 (Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate)
Japan: 高等学校卒業証書 (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Macau: 高中畢業證書 / Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (Form 6)
Mexico: Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General
Philippines: High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic track)
Saudi Arabia / UAE: General Secondary Education Certificate
Taiwan: 高級中學畢業證書 (Senior High School Leaving Certificate)
Thailand: Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6
Uruguay: Bachiller Diversificado de Enseñanza Secundaria
USA: High School Diploma
Uzbekistan: Akadmik Litsey Sertifikati/Diplomi (Certificate/Diploma of Academic Lyceum)
Vietnam: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma)

English Language Competence

Award/Test	Assessment Type	Mark/Grade
US high school diploma	Year 12 English paper	B
ACT	English section	25
SAT	English section	600

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows AP subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

ATAR Equivalent Subject	Subject
Mathematics Applications ATAR	No equivalent
Mathematics Methods ATAR	No equivalent
Mathematics Specialist ATAR	No equivalent
Chemistry ATAR	No equivalent
Physics ATAR	No equivalent
Biology ATAR	No equivalent

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