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Diploma in Science and Technology

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 investigate the roles science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.

In this program you will:

  • Study 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
  • Work in the lab and in the field to build skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis
  • Explore career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, then later complete a bachelor
  • Upon successful completion, receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit* towards USC's Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Animal Ecology.

Location

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$9,866 - 2024 Fees CSP
CSP

QTAC code

013181 014171

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
UniSC program code
UC103
Program structure
College Courses (3)

UCC101 Introduction to Marketing
UCC102 Accounting for Business
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Introduction to Informatics
UCC109 Business Law and Ethics

Discipline Courses (5)

Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:

ANM100 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
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


Study sequences

Additional entry information

Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 and above, or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program.

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

* Maximum credit is possible only if you select relevant discipline electives in the Diploma that are required courses in your preferred degree from the list above, with the exception of Bachelor of Animal Ecology, where maximum credit that can be awarded is only 84 units (7 courses) due to insufficient elective space for introductory level courses.

Program requirements
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

CSP estimate
A$9,866 - 2024 Fees