Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
Science Professionals
Part of the Other Natural and Physical Science Professional group
Australian visa options for Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec (ANZSCO 234999). Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Skills assessment and visa pathways are set out below.
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec (ANZSCO 234999) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
234999
Skills Assessment Body
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
Typical Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Visa pathways for Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 234999
- Occupation lists as at 2026-09-25
- CSOL, MLTSSL
- Assessing authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS) · assessment fee $1,146 to $1,260.60 AUD (professional), checked September 2026
- Typical qualification
- Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec under ANZSCO 2022 code 234999, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from VETASSESS, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec is on the 494 list under ANZSCO 2013 code 234999; a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec is on the MLTSSL (ANZSCO 2013 code 234999), so a points-tested invitation with no nominator is open.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec is on the MLTSSL, so a state or territory can nominate it; each state's own list decides whether it does.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec on the MLTSSL, or family sponsorship in a regional area.
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
More Science Professionals occupations
Skills assessment requirements and visa eligibility are set per occupation, and a neighbouring classification in the Science Professionals group can carry a different CSOL status or assessing authority than Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec.
Agricultural Consultant →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234111 · assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural Research Scientist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234114 · assessed by VETASSESS
Agronomist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234115 · assessed by VETASSESS
Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234116 · assessed by VETASSESS
Biochemist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234513 · assessed by VETASSESS
Botanist →
On the CSOL · ANZSCO 234515 · assessed by VETASSESS
Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.