Assumed knowledge and recommended prior studies are listed below. There are no compulsory prerequisites for first year programs within the Faculty.
| Study Area |
Assumed Knowledge - (A)
Recommended Studies - (R) |
|
| Biology | (R) | Chemistry and Mathematics. Students are also advised to include CHEM1010 and CHEM1020 in their academic program. |
| Chemistry | (R) | Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| Geography | (R) | HSC study of Geography or a Social Science or a Natural Science is desirable but not essential. |
| Geology | (R) | Mathematics. |
| Mathematics 1110 | (A) | HSC Mathematics (Bands 5 or 6) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Bands 1, 2 or 3) or (prior to 2001) 2 Unit HSC Mathematics (Advisory 65/100) or MATH1100. |
| Mathematics 1210 | (A) | HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band 4) or (prior to 2001) 3 Unit HSC Mathematics with a mark of at least 120/150. |
| Physics 1200 | (A) | Advisory entry requirement: HSC Mathematics with a result in Bands 5 or 6 or (prior to 2001) HSC 2 Unit Mathematics with a result in the top 30% of candidature or equivalent or MATH110. |
| Physics 1210 | (A) | Advisory entry requirement HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Bands 3 or 4). HSC Physics (Bands 5 or 6) also recommended. (Prior to 2001: HSC 3 Unit Mathematics with a mark of at least 110/150. Also recommended 2 Unit Physics or 4 Unit Science with a performance in the top 50% of the candidature for these courses). |
| Psychology | (R) | Mathematics. |
| Sustainable Resource Management (Central Coast) | (R) | Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. |