Program summary

Program title: Associate Degree in Science
Award abbreviation: AssocDegSc
QTAC code: 013101
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-19/ Rank-63
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 192
USC program code: SC201
CRICOS code: 064652A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor degree
• Associate degrees are also available in arts and business
• Apply for an equity scholarship

The Associate Degree in Science provides an alternative entry pathway to a science degree at USC.

This program provides you with an alternative pathway to the Bachelor of Science and related degrees at USC. If you have a limited background in science, this program develops academic and scientific skills and provides you with core knowledge in a range of science disciplines. You specialise by completing a major in biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, health promotion, nutrition, sustainability, or sport and exercise science. Entry is guaranteed to the Bachelor of Science at USC on completion.

USC also offers an Associate Degree in Arts and an Associate Degree in Business.

Career opportunities

Depend on courses completed.

Scholarships

Equity scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Science. For more information, contact USC Student Administration <+61 7="" 5430="" 2890;="">scholarships@usc.edu.au>.

Program  structure

To graduate from the Associate Degree in Science, students must complete 16 courses consisting of:

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111

Science introductory courses

1 required course:
SCI110
Plus select 3 introductory (100 level) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These courses must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.

Science specialisation courses

Select 1 specialisation (8 courses) from:

• Biomedical Science
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Health
• Health Promotion
• Nutrition
• Sport and Exercise Science

Electives

Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business.

Enabling courses

It is highly recommended that students considering enrolling in relevant enabling studies:
ENB106
ENB107
ENB101
ENB102
ENB103
ENB104
ENB105
ENB110
ENB111

Enabling courses:

• do not incur any fees for Commonwealth-supported students
• do not affect a student’s Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)
• do not count towards the completion of an undergraduate program
• are only available to students enrolled in an undergraduate program

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.
3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
5. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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