These forms are for domestic students only. If you are an international student seeking an application form, please refer to the international student application forms page.
Administrative forms for current students are available from Student Forms and Document Requests page.
Certain application forms will require supporting documentation as detailed on the form.
Visit the Explanation of terms (our A-Z list) to decipher university phrases, terminology and definitions.
Headstart
Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 students can apply through UniSC's Headstart Application Portal to study first-year courses while still at school.
If you are a home-schooled student please contact information@usc.edu.au to request information on how to apply.
Early Offer Guarantee
Complete the Early Offer Guarantee application form and meet with the Early Offer Guarantee Coordinator within your school. Please refer to Early Offer Guarantee for further information.
Form: Trimester 1 2027 Early Offer Guarantee application form (PDF KB).*
To download the School Guidelines visit Information for Schools.
*Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
Applications for admission to Tertiary Preparation Pathway are made directly to UniSC via ApplyUSC.
Exceptions:
- If you are currently in Year 12 you must apply via Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
- If you wish to have additional preferences, you must apply via Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
- If you currently hold a deferred place in TPP at UniSC, refer to the Deferred students section below.
Undergraduate program
Application for admission to undergraduate degree, associate degree or diploma programs are made online through the QTAC website.
The below applicants can apply online directly to UniSC *.
- UniSC Tertiary Preparation Pathways (TPP) students who are currently enrolled in, or have had an enrolment in the previous two years; or
- UniSC students who have completed an undergraduate program within the last two years, or are due to complete their program prior to their proposed semester of commencement; or
- UniSC students who have completed at least one semester of study in their current program and want to study another program concurrently. Please note: not all program combinations are permitted for concurrent study, refer here for programs that are excluded for concurrent study.
- Former UniSC students who have been excluded from study at UniSC; or
- UniSC students who have completed their UniSC Diploma within the last two years, or are due to complete their Diploma prior to their proposed semester of commencement
- UniSC students who have completed an Undergraduate Certificate within the last two years, or are due to complete their certificate prior to their proposed semester of commencement
*The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and Bachelor of Midwifery are high demand programs, and therefore not available for direct applications. Applications for this program must be submitted via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Deferred students
If you currently hold a deferred place at UniSC, you can take up your deferred place by completing and submitting an online form. Go to: How to take up your deferred place
Note: Deferred applicants wishing to apply for admission into a different UniSC program must contact Student Central to find out how to apply.
- For information about entry/admission requirements for undergraduate programs—refer to the specific program information page
- Refer to Application dates * as some programs can close early, without notice
Honours programs
You must apply for End-on Honours programs via the ApplyUSC website. Refer to:
Form: Application form for Honours - Nominated Supervisor and Topic (PDF 284KB)
Please note:
Applicants for End-on Honours programs (excluding Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)(Honours)) need to complete the Application form for Honours - Nominated Supervisor and Topic as part of the application.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)(Honours) are to attach a signed letter from your university stating that your degree pathway is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) (excluding UniSC graduates).
PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Postgraduate coursework programs
Please note: To apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Urgent Care you need to apply through ApplyUSC and complete the following form as part of the application. For application closing dates refer to Application dates.
Form:
*Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Please note: To apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery you need to apply through ApplyUSC. For application closing dates refer to Application dates.
The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery has a dedicated Pre-arranged Clinical Placement Sub-quota for applicants who have secured a verified paid or supernumerary midwifery clinical placement with an approved clinical provider. Applicants who have secured placement need to upload the completed form below when submitting their application through ApplyUSC.
Form:
*Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Please note: To apply for admission to the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) you need to apply through ApplyUSC and complete the following form as part of the application. For application closing dates refer to Application dates.
Form:
*Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
To apply for admission to the Master of Engineering (Professional) you need to apply through ApplyUSC and complete the following form as part of the application. For application closing dates refer to Application dates.
Please note: To apply for admission to the Master of Engineering (Professional) you need to download the Application for Master of Engineering (Professional) specialisation form (PDF 118KB) and indicate the specialisation you are are eligible to apply for. When applying via ApplyUSC please attach the specialisation form in the Supporting Documentation (Page 5).*
*Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Please note: To apply for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and/or the Master of Professional Psychology you will need to apply through ApplyUSC and provide two referees (refer below). Applicants for the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and/or the Master of Professional Psychology also need to complete the Personal Statement form (link below). For application closing dates refer to Application dates.
Forms:
- Applicants for either program request two referees (one academic and one professional) to provide UniSC with reports using the online Psychology Reference. (For more information, please email HODSPA-info@vtac.edu.au).
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) and/or Master of Professional Psychology applicants are required to complete the Master of Psychology personal statement form (PDF 131KB)*
*Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Applications for admission to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and the Master of Teaching (Primary) are made through the QTAC website.
Exception: Applicants who have had an enrolment in the past two years in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at UniSC must apply directly via the ApplyUSC website.
Please note: Applicants for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) must also submit the Master of Teaching (Secondary) Nominated Teaching area form (PDF 123KB). When applying via ApplyUSC please attach the teaching area form in the Supporting Documentation (Page 5).
For a list of teaching areas that UniSC offers, please visit Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Academic Qualifications.
You must apply for all other UniSC postgraduate coursework programs via the ApplyUSC website
- Refer to Application dates
Microcredential applicants
This form is used to apply directly to the University for the Inclusive digital design for business microcredential.
Form: Application for Inclusive digital design for business microcredential. Refer to application dates for due dates.
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Cross-institutional study
This form is for students currently studying at another institution and wishing to enrol in UniSC course(s).
Note: If you are a current UniSC student and wish to undertake study at another institution, complete a cross-institutional approval form, available from the student forms and document requests page.
Form: Application for cross-institutional study (PDF 109KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Visiting students
This form is used to apply directly to the University to complete one or more individual courses (subjects) for professional or personal development, rather than enrolling in an undergraduate degree program.
Form: Application for Visiting Students (PDF 387KB) *
Please note: PDF application forms will need to be saved to your computer first, then opened from that location with Adobe Reader before you can complete them.
Higher degrees by research
To apply for Higher Degree by Research, refer to the link below for further information.
Credit transfer
Use this online application form to apply for credit transfer towards your UniSC program for study completed at another institution, or to apply for recognition of prior formal or non-formal learning (based on prior work/professional experience). For more information, refer to:
Form: Apply online and upload or provide links to all supporting documents.
- For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.