Murdoch, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (campuses in Perth, Mandurah, and Dubai)
Murdoch University GPA Calculator
Calculate your exact scores using the official 7-Point GPA Scale / WAM / Percentage (0–100%) grading system.
Calculate Your Murdoch University Score
Calculate Your Murdoch University GPA & WAM
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Official Grading Scale
Murdoch University uses a 7-Point GPA Scale / WAM / Percentage (0–100%).
Murdoch University uses a 7-point GPA scale: HD (80–100%) = 7.0, D (70–79%) = 6.0, C (60–69%) = 5.0, P (50–59%) = 4.0, and F (0–49%) = 0.0. Note: Murdoch uses lower grade thresholds than most Australian universities — HD begins at 80% and Distinction at 70%. GPA is calculated as a credit-weighted average of all units completed. Murdoch also tracks WAM for Honours and postgraduate admissions. Known for Veterinary Biology, Environmental Science, Law, and IT.
How it is calculated
WAM = (Σ Module Mark × Credit Points) / Total Credit Points
Honors & Classifications
To graduate with honors or high classifications at Murdoch University, you typically need to hit these thresholds:
- High Distinction (HD)85%+
- Distinction (D)75%+
- Credit (C)65%+
- Pass (P)50%+
Murdoch University Admission Requirements
Average Admitted Score
ATAR 85+ / WAM 70+
This is the typical high school / A-Level equivalent of admitted students.
Minimum Transfer Score
WAM 65+
Minimum college/university score required to apply as a transfer student.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage is an HD at Murdoch University?
At Murdoch, an HD (High Distinction) requires 80% or above — lower than the 85% threshold at most Australian universities. This makes HD grades slightly more attainable at Murdoch, but this should be considered when comparing GPAs across institutions.
What is the minimum pass at Murdoch University?
The minimum pass is 50% (P grade = 4.0 GPA). Below 50% is a fail and does not count toward your degree. Murdoch's lower grade bands compress grades in each range.
What GPA do I need for Murdoch Honours?
Most Honours programs at Murdoch require a minimum GPA of 5.0 (Credit average, WAM 60+). Murdoch's veterinary and environmental science programs are particularly competitive.
What is Murdoch University known for?
Murdoch is known for Veterinary Biology, Environmental Science, Law, IT, and Nursing. It has a strong sustainability focus and is one of Western Australia's leading providers of veterinary education. Murdoch's international campuses in Dubai and Singapore extend its global academic reach.
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