Occupations › Professionals
Life Scientists nec 234599
Skilled visa data · 1 tracked applicant · updated 4 Nov 2026
189 · INDEPENDENT
96
EOIs in pool
invited down to 90 pts
190 · STATE NOMINATED
225
EOIs in pool
invited down to 95 pts
491 · REGIONAL
161
EOIs in pool
no invites last snapshot
Pool pressure · this occupation
Waiting now
482
Movement
▼ -18 /mo
Invited · last snapshot
24
Invite rate (invited ÷ waiting)~5.0% per snapshot
Official SkillSelect data as of Oct 2026
Recent grants · this occupation · median 8m 0d
✓ GRANTED18990 pts · lodged 25 Nov 20258m 0d
State demand · 190 pool
VIC
66
SA
36
NSW
29
QLD
28
WA
21
ACT
21
TAS
<20
NT
<20
Nominated-state EOIs as of Oct 2026 · full pool insights →
Frequently asked questions
How many EOIs are in the pool for Life Scientists nec?
As of Oct 2026, there are 482 EOIs for Life Scientists nec (234599) across the 189, 190 and 491 SkillSelect pools — 189: 96 — 190: 225 — 491: 161.
What points do I need for a Life Scientists nec invitation?
Official invites last snapshot went down to: 189 — 90 points · 190 — 95 points. Higher points always mean a shorter wait.
How long does a grant take for Life Scientists nec?
Community-reported grants for Life Scientists nec took a median of 8m 0d from lodgement to grant (1 reported case).
AT A GLANCE
Best pool odds—
Total in pools482 EOIs
Invited last snapshot24
Median grant8m 0d
Pool movement▼ -18/mo
Median from 1 reported case — indicative only.
Calculate my points →📲 Track this occupation in the app