Explore a scientific career in just one year
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
You’ll study foundation courses in core scientific fields like biology, chemistry and ecology, as well as ‘Big Idea’ modules that introduce you to the cutting edge of science, research and technology. You’ll also work in the lab and in the field to build your skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis.
Explore your career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, and learn how to use technology to achieve your study and career goals.
On successful completion of the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit towards your choice of the following degrees:
Program structure
College Courses (3)
UCC101 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
UCC102 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 The Literature Review
UCC109 Qualitative Research Methods
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
ANM102 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
ANM103 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
ANM104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
ENS103 Biology
LFS100 Animal Ecology Field Course
MTH103 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
SCI102 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
SCI105 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
SCI110 Earth's Surface Processes
SCI113 Cell Biology
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Recommended study sequences for Diploma in Science and Technology
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 2 commencement (July)
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
Recommended courses
After successfully completing the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit into your choice of the following USC bachelor's degrees. If you plan to study one of these degrees after completing your diploma, you should follow the recommended study sequence for your preferred degree. This will ensure you achieve the maximum credit available.
Bachelor of Animal Ecology
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Introduction to Applied Mathematics UCC102 Biodiversity and Ecology Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry UCC109 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: LFS100 Discovering Science ANM100 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success ANM102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications |
ANM103 Chemistry - Enabling your Future ANM104 Biology SCI102 Cell Biology SCI110 Animal Ecology Field Course |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Endangered Animals and their Conservation UCC102 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM103 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
|
| Year 2 |
ANM100 Science Research Methods LFS100 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success SCI110 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course LFS100 Cell Biology |
USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation |
ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods |
Bachelor of Environmental Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
|
| Year 2 |
ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
Bachelor of Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI113 Discovering Science LFS100 Cell Biology |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |