Adelaide, Australia
Flinders University: English test requirements
Flinders sets scores by course group in one grid for undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, with higher rows for health, law, education and psychology courses. All four tests are listed, but Duolingo is not accepted for several health and psychology courses.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG from 6.0
PG from 6.0
PhD from 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG from 72
PG from 72
PhD from 80
PTE Academic
UG from 50
PG from 50
PhD from 58
Duolingo English Test
UG 105
PG 105
PhD 120
Undergraduate
One row per course group; the page names the study areas in each row. Results must come from a registered test centre. For TOEFL iBT the page says to register for Taking TOEFL for Australia; the scale is not labelled, so figures are shown as printed. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted for all courses. The page does not give a test validity period (qualification-based evidence must be no more than five years old).
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate standardSource for this group | 6.0Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0 | 72Speaking 18, Writing 18 | 50Speaking 50, Writing 50 | 105Speaking 110, Writing 110 |
| Undergraduate: Exercise Science, Human Nutrition, Psychology (Honours)e.g. Exercise Science; Human Nutrition; Psychology (Honours); Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry); Psychological ScienceSource for this group | 6.5Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 | 79Speaking 18, Writing 21, Reading 13, Listening 12 | 58Speaking 50, Writing 50, Reading 50, Listening 50 | 120Speaking 110, Writing 110, Reading 110, Listening 105The page says Duolingo is not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses from 2026 onwards. |
| Undergraduate: Health Science (OT, Physiotherapy), Law, Optometrye.g. Health Science/Occupational Therapy; Health Science/Physiotherapy; Law and Legal Practice; Law and Legal Practice (Honours); Health Sciences (Vision Science/Optometry)Source for this group | 7.0Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5, Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5 | 94Speaking 20, Writing 24, Reading 19, Listening 20 | 65Speaking 58, Writing 58, Reading 58, Listening 58 | 130Speaking 120, Writing 130, Reading 120, Listening 115The page says Duolingo is not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses from 2026 onwards. |
| Undergraduate: Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, Paramedicine, Social Work, Speech Pathologye.g. Education; Nutrition Dietetics; Paramedicine; Social Work; Speech PathologySource for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 94Speaking 23, Writing 27, Reading 24, Listening 24 | 65Speaking 65, Writing 65, Reading 65, Listening 65 | 135Speaking 130, Writing 145, Reading 130, Listening 125The page says Duolingo is not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses from 2026 onwards. |
| Undergraduate: Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry) and Midwiferye.g. Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry); MidwiferySource for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 6.5, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 91Speaking 24, Writing 23, Reading 22, Listening 22 | 63Speaking 76, Writing 60, Reading 59, Listening 58 | Not acceptedThe page marks it Not accepted for this band. |
| Undergraduate: Bachelor of Clinical Sciencese.g. Bachelor of Clinical SciencesSource for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 94Speaking 23, Writing 27, Reading 24, Listening 24 | 65Speaking 65, Writing 65, Reading 65, Listening 65 | Not acceptedThe page marks it Not accepted for this band. |
“IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted for all courses.”
English language requirements
Postgraduate coursework
One row per course group; the page names the study areas in each row. Same test-centre and TOEFL registration rules as undergraduate.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate standardSource for this group | 6.0Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0 | 72Speaking 18, Writing 18 | 50Speaking 50, Writing 50 | 105Speaking 110, Writing 110 |
| Postgraduate: Accounting, Business, Public Health, TESOL, Nursinge.g. Accounting; Business Administration; Project Management; Clinical Exercise Physiology; Public Health; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); NursingSource for this group | 6.5Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 | 79Speaking 18, Writing 21, Reading 13, Listening 12 | 58Speaking 50, Writing 50, Reading 50, Listening 50 | 120Speaking 110, Writing 110, Reading 110, Listening 105The page says Duolingo is not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses from 2026 onwards. |
| Postgraduate: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology (Advanced)e.g. Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy; Psychology (Advanced)Source for this group | 7.0Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5, Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5 | 94Speaking 20, Writing 24, Reading 19, Listening 20 | 65Speaking 58, Writing 58, Reading 58, Listening 58 | 130Speaking 120, Writing 130, Reading 120, Listening 115The page says Duolingo is not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses from 2026 onwards. |
| Postgraduate: Audiology, Counselling, Dietetics, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Teachinge.g. Audiology; Counselling (Behavioural Health); Nutrition and Dietetics; Psychology (Clinical); Social Work; TeachingSource for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 94Speaking 23, Writing 27, Reading 24, Listening 24 | 65Speaking 65, Writing 65, Reading 65, Listening 65 | 135Speaking 130, Writing 145, Reading 130, Listening 125The page says Duolingo is not accepted for Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine and Psychology courses from 2026 onwards. |
| Postgraduate: Medicinee.g. MedicineSource for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 94Speaking 23, Writing 27, Reading 24, Listening 24 | 65Speaking 65, Writing 65, Reading 65, Listening 65 | Not acceptedThe page marks it Not accepted for this band. |
Higher degrees by research
One standard row, plus a higher row for clinical psychology. The page points to separate English proficiency requirements for HDR candidature.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher degrees by research: standardSource for this group | 6.5Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.5, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 | 80Speaking 18, Writing 22, Reading 18, Listening 18 | 58Speaking 50, Writing 58, Reading 50, Listening 50 | 120Listening 110, Reading 110, Writing 130, Speaking 110 |
| Higher degrees by research: Psychology (Clinical)e.g. Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)Source for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 94Speaking 23, Writing 27, Reading 24, Listening 24 | 65Speaking 65, Writing 65, Reading 65, Listening 65 | Not acceptedThe page marks it Not accepted for this band. |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (grade or score per band)
- Occupational English Test (OET) for selected health courses and the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
- LanguageCert Academic (not accepted for the same courses as Duolingo from 2026)
- Approved ELICOS pre-course English programmes (except Nursing and Midwifery)
The page says these are not accepted
- Tests not taken in a registered testing centre (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, DET and Cambridge must be taken at a registered centre)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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