Feed your curiosity and change the world. Offering two paths, the Physical Sciences stream is designed for students wishing to undertake an Engineering or Science degree, while the Life Sciences stream is designed for people wanting to progress to a Biological or Health Science degree. This stream is for students with a higher mathematical ability and can take you to a broad range of degrees, including Engineering, Medicine, Aviation, Medical Science, Health & Exercise Science, Psychology and more.
The Standard Foundation Program has been designed specifically for international students who have strong results in Year 11 or 12, but have not met the entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate degree.
As a pre-university program, you can select the stream that best aligns with your chosen degree, so your learning is more tailored. You’ll also be supported to improve your English, critical thinking and presentation skills, participating in lectures and tutorials that will prepare you for university.
October 2026
UNSW College Sydney Campus
Building L5, 223 Anzac Parade,
KENSINGTON,
New South Wales,
2033, SYDNEY, Australia
October 2027
UNSW College Sydney Campus
Building L5, 223 Anzac Parade,
KENSINGTON,
New South Wales,
2033, SYDNEY, Australia
ACT: 16 with Year 11 completion
GCE AS Level: Total 7, C/D average over 3 relevant subjects
GCE O Level: A*-E grading scale: Total 12, C average over 4 relevant subjects
9 - 1 grading scale: 18 or higher over 4 relevant subjects (average 4/5 or higher)
IB Certificate: 15 over 5 subjects
IB Diploma: 10, over 4 subjects
Year 1: 15, over 5 subjects
SAT: 850 with Year 11 completion
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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