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·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep is a flexible program that enables mature students and school leavers to gain the skills and knowledge they need to enter their preferred course of study.* Set in a supportive learning environment with guidance from teaching specialists, students only study the subjects they need to gain entry into their preferred Bachelor’s degree.

The following ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep subjects are available⁺:

• BR0100: Introduction to Academic Learning
• BR0101: Developing Academic Skills (English pre-requisite)
• BR0200: Mathematics A1
• BR0201: Essential Maths (General Maths pre-requisite)
• BR0202: Preparatory Maths (Maths Methods pre-requisite)
• BR0300: Essential Science (General Science pre-requisite)
• BR0301: Preparatory Chemistry (Chemistry pre-requisite)
• BR0400: Learning in a Digital Environment (English pre-requisite)

The choice of subjects you enrol in will be dependent on your individual circumstances.

If you have not previously completed high school or you are returning to study after a lengthy gap it is likely that you will commence the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep program studying 'BR0100: Introduction to Academic learning', and 'BR0200: Mathematics A1', before going on to complete the pre-requisite subjects.

If you are unsure which of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep subjects are right for you based on your circumstances, you can  to a ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Pathway Programs Student Support Advisor who will be happy to assist.

^{+Please note, BR0100 and BR0200 are available on-campus only. BR0301 is available online only.}

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep is available to both mature students and recent school leavers (students must be turning 18 in their first year of study) who are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. No previous qualifications are required to enrol.

Depending on your circumstances and the number of subjects you enrol in, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep can be completed in three to twelve months. Upon successful completion you can apply for entry into your preferred Bachelor’s degree.*

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep subjects will commence in January, May and September 2024 at ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield; ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas; and online.⁺

^{+Please note, BR0100 and BR0200 are available on-campus only. BR0301 is available online only.}

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep has no course fees. Students only pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee) and this will vary depending on your study load. In 2023 the fee was $48.90 per subject, with a maximum fee of $326.00 for the full calendar year.

Government financial assistance is available for eligible students. If you are aged 25 years or over and enrol in three ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep subjects you may be able to apply for . Similarly, if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and enrol in three ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Prep subjects you may be able to apply for .