University of Newcastle, Sydney · New South Wales · Science, Medicine & Health
Overall minimum 6.5. Minimum in each sub-test 6. The handbook publishes these minimums without naming a test.
In order to be admitted into the program, applicants must have successfully: Completed an AQF 7 Bachelor degree (or higher), or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of first year psychology, by passing a competency exam administered online through Canvas, or equivalent. Students will be allowed a maximum of two attempts at the test. Students who do not pass the test will not be permitted to commence the program. Students will be able to defer their offer of admission for one year, and re-take the test the following year. Students will be directed to appropriate resources to consult prior to completion of the test.
Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science is a graduate diploma course at University of Newcastle, Sydney in New South Wales. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2026.
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