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Entry requirements

What do I need to apply for DoTS?

Unlike many other university courses, your DoTS application is based on more than just your Year 12 score, and takes into account your life experience, drive and desire to succeed at university. This makes DoTS a terrific option if you didn't get the ATAR you expected, or are looking to return to university as a TAFE graduate or an older student. 

To apply, you need to have finished Year 12 with an ATAR of at least 50 and completed Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of at least 25. Depending on the DoTS stream you want to study, there may be additional pre-requisites (as shown in the table below). 

And finally, you'll need to complete a brief supplementary information form, telling us why you want to study at Monash. 

VCE subject prerequisites and minimum study scores

CampusStream VCE subjects – minimum study scores
    EnglishMathematicsOther
Units 3 & 4 - 30 in English (ESL*) or 25 in any other English Units 1 & 2 - any two units from general maths or maths methods (CAS) or Units 3 & 4 of maths (any) Units 3 & 4 - 25 in maths (any) Units 3 & 4 - one of biology, chemistry, maths methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist maths
Gippsland Arts •      
Art & Design** •      
Business and Commerce • •    
Education • •    
Nursing • •    
Science •     •
Berwick Arts •      
Business •   •  
Education • •    
Nursing • •    
Peninsula Business •   •  
Education • •    
Nursing • •    

* English as a second language
** Applicants must also complete a folio interview - to book telephone 03 5122 6261 or 03 9902 6261.

Please note that DoTS requires minimum grade averages for TAFE qualifications. For a Certificate IV, you'll need a distinction grade average (70 per cent), and for a TAFE Diploma, you'll need at least a credit grade average (60 per cent). 

Students who have completed Year 12 outside of Victoria should visit VTAC meeting prerequisites to find out how their interstate score is converted to the Victorian equivalent. 

DoTS is also available for international students.