Competitive entry programs
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Postgraduate Future Students
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 programs ensure 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 date | Interviews held | 1st round offers issued | Offer acceptance deadline | 2nd round offers issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Clinical Audiology | 31 Oct 2025 Applications are assessed competitively after this date | N/A | From mid Dec 2025 | As set out in your letter of offer | From mid-late Jan 2026 |
| Master of Clinical Neuropsychology | 31 Oct 2025 Applications are assessed competitively after this date | Late Nov 2025 | From mid Dec 2025 | As set out in your letter of offer | Wait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline |
| Master of Clinical Psychology | 31 Oct 2025 Applications are assessed competitively after this date | Late Nov 2025 | From mid Dec 2025 | As set out in your letter of offer | Wait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline |
| Master of Organisational Psychology | 31 Oct 2025 Applications are assessed competitively after this date | Late Nov 2025 | From mid Dec 2025 | As set out in your letter of offer | Wait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline |
| Master of Professional Psychology | 31 Oct 2025 Applications are assessed competitively after this date | Late Nov 2025 | From mid Dec 2025 | As set out in your letter of offer | Wait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline |
| Master of Speech and Language Pathology | 31 Oct 2025 Applications are assessed competitively after this date | N/A | From mid Dec 2025 | As set out in your letter of offer | From mid-late Jan 2026 |
| Doctor of Physiotherapy | 31 Jan 2026 Not available for admission in Session 1. Apply for Session 2 2026 early offers by 30 November 2025 | N/A | Early offers issued from mid Dec 2025 for applicants who are highly ranked and have completed Casper prior to early offer closing date Main round offers issued from early-mid March 2026 | Accept or decline via eStudent as set out in your letter of offer AND upload your inherent requirements declaration | Wait-listed applicants are offered places on a continuous basis if higher ranked applicants decline |