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Study one of our most sought-after courses

Macquarie University has a reputation for excellence in health and human sciences. Learn how to navigate our competitive entry program to apply for the following postgraduate courses.

Our competitive entry program ensures that applicants prove their ability to handle the rigours of studying and working in the field of health and human sciences.

The application process

Once we receive your application, it will be assessed competitively after the main application closing date.

Some courses require an interview as part of the application process. Interviews commence three to four weeks after applications close.

Students who receive an offer in the first round will need to accept or decline via eStudent within the specified timeframe. Then, if higher-ranked applicants decline, second round offers will be issued to wait-listed applicants.

Application and assessment dates

Course

Main application closing dateInterviews held1st round offers issuedOffer acceptance deadline2nd round offers issued
Master of Clinical Audiology31 Oct 2024

Applications are assessed competitively after this date
N/AFrom mid Dec 2024As set out in your letter of offerFrom mid-late Jan 2025
Master of Clinical Neuropsychology31 Oct 2024

Applications are assessed competitively after this date
Late Nov 2024From mid Dec 2024As set out in your letter of offerWait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline
Master of Clinical Psychology31 Oct 2024

Applications are assessed competitively after this date
Late Nov 2024From mid Dec 2024As set out in your letter of offerWait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline
Master of Organisational Psychology31 Oct 2024

Applications are assessed competitively after this date
Late Nov 2024From mid Dec 2024As set out in your letter of offerWait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline
Master of Professional Psychology31 Oct 2024

Applications are assessed competitively after this date
Late Nov 2024From mid Dec 2024As set out in your letter of offerWait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline
Master of Speech and Language Pathology31 Oct 2024

Applications are assessed competitively after this date
N/AFrom mid Dec 2024As set out in your letter of offerFrom mid-late Jan 2025
Doctor of Physiotherapy31 Jan 2025

Not available for admission in Session 1.

Apply for Session 2 2025 early offers by 30 November 2024
N/AEarly offers issued from mid Dec 2024 for applicants who are highly ranked and have completed Casper prior to early offer closing date

Main round offers issued from early-mid March 2025
Accept or decline via eStudent as set out in your letter of offer AND upload your inherent requirements declarationWait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline