Finished your NTCET? Here is all you need to know about Uni Prerequisites in Northern Territory

Confused about uni applications after the NTCET? We’ve broken down key dates and entry requirements for Charles Darwin University and its popular courses — from nursing to education to engineering. Stay ahead of the deadlines and get one step closer to your dream degree!

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By Manoj Arachige
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After the NTCETs are over, the next big task to tackle is deciding what university you want to go to. It is a big decision to make, and it is very important that you keep to the deadlines. It can be difficult keeping track of all the dates, so we have consolidated some of the important dates for the 5 most popular courses and in the three most popular universities in Northern Territory.

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1. Charles Darwin University (CDU)

CDU (#621-630 QS World University Ranking 2025) was formed in 2003 after merging the Northern Territory University and the Menzies School of Health Research. The university is Australia's first dual-sector university, and the only university based in the Northern Territory,

🏩 Bachelor of Nursing

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

  • Minimum ATAR of 70.0
  • Must be proficient in English

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

ItemDate
2026 ApplicationMonday 4 August 2025
Closing date for Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine at Charles Darwin University (including required documentation)Friday 10 October 2025
Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Late applications may not be acceptedMonday 1 December 2025
Mid December offer round for 2026 courses.
This offer round does not include 2025 Year 12 results.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mid January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 9am.Thursday 15 January 2026
Second January offer roundWednesday 28 January 2026
Last offer round for Semester 1 offers.Thursday 12 March 2026

🛠 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

  • Minimum ATAR of 70.0
  • Must be proficient in English

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

ItemDate
2026 ApplicationMonday 4 August 2025
Closing date for Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine at Charles Darwin University (including required documentation)Friday 10 October 2025
Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Late applications may not be acceptedMonday 1 December 2025
Mid December offer round for 2026 courses.
This offer round does not include 2025 Year 12 results.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mid January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 9am.Thursday 15 January 2026
Second January offer roundWednesday 28 January 2026
Last offer round for Semester 1 offers.Thursday 12 March 2026

💳 Bachelor of Business

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

  • Minimum ATAR of 60.0
  • There are no prerequisites for this course

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

ItemDate
2026 ApplicationMonday 4 August 2025
Closing date for Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine at Charles Darwin University (including required documentation)Friday 10 October 2025
Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Late applications may not be acceptedMonday 1 December 2025
Mid December offer round for 2026 courses.
This offer round does not include 2025 Year 12 results.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mid January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 9am.Thursday 15 January 2026
Second January offer roundWednesday 28 January 2026
Last offer round for Semester 1 offers.Thursday 12 March 2026

🎓 Bachelor of Education (Primary)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

  • Minimum ATAR of 60.0
  • Applicants must complete the Teaching Capabilities Statement used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

ItemDate
2026 ApplicationMonday 4 August 2025
Closing date for Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine at Charles Darwin University (including required documentation)Friday 10 October 2025
Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Late applications may not be acceptedMonday 1 December 2025
Mid December offer round for 2026 courses.
This offer round does not include 2025 Year 12 results.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mid January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 9am.Thursday 15 January 2026
Second January offer roundWednesday 28 January 2026
Last offer round for Semester 1 offers.Thursday 12 March 2026

🌳 Bachelor of Environmental Science

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

  • Minimum ATAR of 60.0
  • Must be proficient in English

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

ItemDate
2026 ApplicationMonday 4 August 2025
Closing date for Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine at Charles Darwin University (including required documentation)Friday 10 October 2025
Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Late applications may not be acceptedMonday 1 December 2025
Mid December offer round for 2026 courses.
This offer round does not include 2025 Year 12 results.
Thursday 11 December 2025
Mid January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 9am.Thursday 15 January 2026
Second January offer roundWednesday 28 January 2026
Last offer round for Semester 1 offers.Thursday 12 March 2026

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Conclusion

These are all information taken from the university’s website, though it must be noted that these dates may be subject to change. Best to keep tabs on the universities and courses you are most interested in, so as not to miss any important deadlines!

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