How to Apply to Chemistry at Murdoch University: Chemistry Sits Inside the Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) Alongside Physics, With a Selection Rank of 70 and Indicative 2027 First-Year International Fees of AUD 44,040, and Entry and Prerequisite Requirements for Australian, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Students

Murdoch University (Murdoch) is in Perth, Western Australia. Its website places chemistry in the School of Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics and the “Physical Sciences and Mathematics” study area. The only two undergraduate degrees listed in that study area are the Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) and the Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences); there is no standalone Chemistry bachelor degree. This guide sets out the key points for 2027 entry for Australian applicants, international applicants, applicants from China and transfer students.

1. Degrees and areas of study

• Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences): course code B1411. The study-area page describes it as gaining hands-on experience in chemistry and physics with real-world applications, and shows a selection rank of 70. The website lists no other undergraduate degree named for chemistry.
• School: Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics. The school page says these disciplines underpin other sciences, engineering and technology, including data science.
• Whether you choose chemistry when applying or later, which majors are offered, first-year common units and laboratory arrangements, final projects, and accreditation (for example by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute): these details sit on the course page and are not given on the pages used for this guide; check the course page on the Murdoch website.
• The Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) (B1410) is a separate degree and is not covered here. Medicine, nursing, pharmacy and similar fields are outside this guide; see the website.

2. Australian applicants

• Selection Rank: the website says most undergraduate courses need a selection rank of 70 or above (depending on the course) plus the English language requirement. A rank of 70 can be reached with an adjusted ATAR, an International Baccalaureate score of 24 or higher, a completed accredited Certificate IV or higher, a portfolio, the required levels in the International Big Picture Learning Credential (IBPLC), or one of Murdoch’s free enabling courses.
• English: common ways listed are Year 11 and 12 (or two years of VET) at an Australian secondary school, a scaled ATAR English score of 50% or higher, or 140 or higher in the Written English part of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
• Adjustment factors: the website says adjustment factors raise the selection rank for chosen subjects or eligibility for access programs such as Murdoch RISE. Which subjects count for the Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) is not given on the pages used for this guide; check the course page or the TISC website.
• How to apply: Year 12 applicants for Semester 1 apply through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC), with up to six preferences and one offer. The website says TISC opened on 2 June 2026. Other applicants mostly apply directly through MyAdmission.
• Early offer: Year 12 students graduating in 2026 can apply through TISC for a conditional early offer for Semester 1, 2027. Applications close at 5:00pm on 2 December 2026, and offers are made from 5 October 2026. Only first preferences are assessed, and conditions may include completing Year 12 and meeting English requirements.
• Prerequisite subjects: not given on the pages used for this guide (neither the study-area page nor the admissions pages state required high school chemistry or mathematics for this degree). Check the course page entry requirements or ask admissions.

3. International applicants

• How to apply: the website says non-school-leavers apply directly through MyAdmission, or via an agent. Citizens of a list of countries must apply through an agent; the list is on the Genuine Student (GS) requirements page.
• Genuine Student (GS) requirement: Murdoch assesses GS for all international applicants who need a student visa, and may request more information or an interview. Most agent-only applicants also submit a GS Stage 2 form, an up-to-date CV and a personal statement, and some also need a Declaration of Financial Capacity.
• English: the standard undergraduate requirement is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall and 6.0 in each band; TOEFL iBT 60 overall (Reading 13, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Listening 12); PTE 50 overall (Reading 53, Writing 54, Speaking 50, Listening 50); Duolingo 115 overall (Reading 110, Writing 110, Speaking 110, Listening 105). The English page lists courses with higher requirements; the Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) (B1411) does not appear in that list, but check the course page.
• 2027 international fees: in the 2027 international fee table, B1411 shows an indicative first-year fee of AUD 44,040 and an indicative total of AUD 132,120. The website says the figures are a guide, based on 24 credit points in the first year, cover tuition only, depend on the units chosen, and may be indexed from the second year.
• Scholarships: Murdoch offers scholarships for international students, students facing hardship, high achievers and students in specific courses, and the scholarships page says over AUD 2.5 million is awarded each year. Whether a scholarship is specific to this degree is not given on the pages used for this guide; check the scholarship search on the website.
• Pathways: international students who do not meet English or academic requirements can use Murdoch College (preparation courses and others) or partner institutions, and may be eligible for a packaged Letter of Offer that puts several courses on one student visa.

4. Applicants from China

• Not given on the pages used for this guide: whether the gaokao is accepted, how it is converted, and which transcripts and graduation documents are needed. The website says recognised overseas school results and the required level are shown in the entry requirements of each course in its course finder; check the course page for Chinese qualifications or ask the international admissions team (+61 8 9360 6063).
• The university preparation courses page lists recognised preparation and foundation programs with their minimum results and English requirements (for example, Murdoch’s own Foundation Program requires 70% in both FDN022 and FDN025); whether a given program suits Chinese students should be confirmed on the course page and with admissions.
• The GS requirement applies to Chinese applicants for a student visa. Whether you must apply through an agent depends on the country list on the GS page (China does not appear in the list seen for this guide); please re-check before applying.

5. Transfer students and credit

• The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page says previous study or relevant work experience can earn credit and shorten the degree. For formal learning, send an official transcript and award certificate, detailed unit outlines (when requesting specific exemptions) and the RPL request form to RPL@murdoch.edu.au; the website also offers an RPL calculator for partner institutions.
• The previous tertiary study page says English-medium university study can meet the English requirement if completed at AQF level 7 or higher within five years before the start; Diploma units are the same as the first year of a degree. How many chemistry or physics units can be credited is not given on the pages used for this guide; ask when applying for RPL.
• International students must formally accept any RPL offered; if it changes course duration, Murdoch issues a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

6. Checklist before you apply

• On the Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences) course page, check majors, entry requirements by country, prerequisite subjects, CRICOS code, intake semesters, duration and accreditation.
• Decide whether you apply through TISC or directly; international applicants should check the GS country list.
• Prepare English test results to the English page; Murdoch College and partners are options if you fall short.
• Where a page prints a date without a year, check that it applies to 2027 entry.

Sources: Murdoch University, School of Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics; Physical Sciences and Mathematics; 2027 international fees; Entry requirements for high school leavers; English proficiency tests; Previous tertiary study; University preparation courses; Genuine Student requirements; Apply directly; Apply through TISC; Early offer; Recognition of Prior Learning; Scholarships; International scholarships; Pathways for international students. Information is for 2027 entry. Check Murdoch University for the latest details.