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Diploma in Science and Technology

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.

Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013181
  • Moreton Bay 014171
UniSC program code
UC103
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Study mode
Blended Learning
Other requirements
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.
Fee type 2021
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
8
Total units
96

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 Concepts of Epidemiology
UCC102 Health Promotion Principles
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
UCC109 Health Research Design

Discipline Courses (5)

Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:

ANM100 Business Analytics
ANM102 Introduction to Economics
ANM103 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ANM104 Introduction to Marketing
ENS103 Accounting for Business
LFS100 Introduction to Informatics
MTH103 Business Law and Ethics
SCI102 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCI105 Communication and Thought
SCI110 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
SCI113 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications


Total units: 96

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 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

UCC102 Biology

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Animal Ecology Field Course

UCC109 Endangered Animals and their Conservation

Choose 1 from:

LFS100 Animal Form, Function and Evolution

ANM100 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales

ANM102 Earth's Surface Processes

ANM103 Cell Biology

ANM104 Introduction to Applied Mathematics

SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology

SCI110 Chemistry

USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1  

UCC101 Science Research Methods

UCC102 Discovering Science

ANM103 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

SCI102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

Year 2

ANM100 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

LFS100 Biology

SCI110 Cell Biology

Choose 1 from: 

UCC104 Animal Ecology Field Course

UCC109 Endangered Animals and their Conservation

 
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1  

Choose 1 from: 

UCC104 Animal Form, Function and Evolution

UCC109 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales

ANM103 Biodiversity and Ecology

SCI102 Science Research Methods

SCI110 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

Year 2

UCC101 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

UCC102 Animal Form, Function and Evolution

ANM100 Biodiversity and Ecology

LFS100 Animal Ecology Field Course

 
USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1

UCC101 Cell Biology

UCC102 Science Research Methods

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

UCC109 Biology

Choose 1 from:

ANM100 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

ANM102 Biology

ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution

ANM104 Biodiversity and Ecology

SCI102 Science Research Methods

SCI110 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

Bachelor of Environmental Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1

UCC101 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

UCC102 Animal Ecology Field Course

ENS103 Cell Biology

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

UCC109 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

SCI102 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

SCI110 Biology

SCI105 Animal Ecology Field Course

Choose 1 from:

ANM103 Endangered Animals and their Conservation

ANM104 Animal Form, Function and Evolution

USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1  

UCC101 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales

UCC102 Biodiversity and Ecology

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Science Research Methods

UCC109 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

SCI102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

Year 2

ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes

SCI110 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

SCI105 Biology

Choose 1 from:

ANM100 Biodiversity and Ecology

ANM102 Science Research Methods

LFS100 Chemistry

MTH103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution

SCI113 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales

 
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1  

UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

SCI102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

SCI105 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

SCI110 Biology

Year 2

UCC102 Biodiversity and Ecology

ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Science Research Methods

UCC109 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

 
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 Biodiversity and Ecology

LFS100 Chemistry

SCI113 Science Research Methods

SCI102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

SCI105 Earth's Surface Processes

SCI110 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Biology

UCC109 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 Cell Biology

SCI102 Introduction to Applied Mathematics

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Discovering Science

UCC109 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

Year 2

SCI105 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

SCI110 Cell Biology

SCI113 Discovering Science

LFS100 Biodiversity and Ecology

 
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
  Semester 1 Semester 2
Year 1  

SCI102 Chemistry

SCI105 Science Research Methods

SCI110 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

Choose 1 from:

UCC104 Biology

UCC109 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success

Year 2

UCC101 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications

UCC102 Biodiversity and Ecology

LFS100 Chemistry - Enabling your Future

SCI113 Biology