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 Economics
UCC102 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Introduction to Marketing
UCC109 Accounting for Business
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 Introduction to Informatics
ANM102 Business Law and Ethics
ANM103 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
ANM104 Principles of International Business
ENS103 Cross-Cultural Management
LFS100 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
MTH103 International Marketing
SCI102 Managing Global Logistics
SCI105 Global e-Business
SCI110 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
SCI113 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
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 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 How Animals Work: Form and Function 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 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future Choose 1 from: ANM100 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future |
ANM103 How Animals Work: Form and Function 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 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future SCI105 Animal Ecology Field Course Choose 1 from: ANM103 Endangered Animals and their Conservation ANM104 How Animals Work: Form and Function |
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 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future Choose 1 from: ANM100 Biodiversity and Ecology ANM102 Science Research Methods LFS100 Chemistry MTH103 How Animals Work: Form and Function 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 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future |
|
| 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 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future Choose 1 from: 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 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future Choose 1 from: UCC109 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications UCC102 Biodiversity and Ecology LFS100 Science and Technology – Enabling your Future |