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Life Scientist (General) 234511
Skilled visa data · 0 tracked applicants · updated 20 Sep 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
273
EOIs in pool
invited down to 75 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
536
EOIs in pool
invited down to 65 pts
491 · REGIONAL
411
EOIs in pool
invited down to 110 pts
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
1,220
Movement
▲ +15 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
23
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~1.9% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Jul 2026
Recent grants · this occupation
No Life Scientist (General) grants reported yet — be the first in the app.
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
149
SA
90
NSW
87
ACT
54
QLD
49
WA
42
TAS
<20
NT
<20
Nominated-state EOIs as of Jul 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Life Scientist (General)?
As of Jul 2026, there are 1,220 EOIs for Life Scientist (General) (234511) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 273 — 190: 536 — 491: 411.
What points do I need for a Life Scientist (General) invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 75 points · 190 — 65 points · 491 — 110 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Life Scientist (General)?
No grants for Life Scientist (General) have been reported in the community yet — subclass-level medians on the processing times pages are the best guide.
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools1,220 EOIs
Invited last snapshot23
Median grant—
Pool movement▲ +15/mo
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