Credit / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit - students who have successfully completed post-secondary level study at another institution or Monash University may apply for Credit. If previous study is assessed as being equivalent to Monash University units Credit may be granted.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process of the applicant’s informal learning and which allows students to gain “credit” on the basis of prior learning such as other study, work experience or life experience. If the learning is recognised as equivalent to Monash University unit content, students may be approved credit towards their course.

Subject to University/Faculty credit policy, students will be granted the maximum credit to minimise the cost and duration of course within the course progression requirements. Please refer to the following web page for details of the Limits on credit given for science undergraduate and graduate courses.

The Faculty Science adheres to the Monash University policies on Credit and RPL. Please refer to the following web sites for detailed information:

How to apply

Step 1: Check the Faculty of Science Policy on credit given for science undergraduate and graduate courses

Step 2: Complete the Application form

Step 3: Unless otherwise advised, you are required to provide unit syllabus outlines for which credit is sought as well as certified copies of results to the faculty office.

If applications for credit are not finalised prior to the commencement of Semester, this could have implications for your enrolment (i.e you may enrol in units for which you could be eligible for credit).