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
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$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- UC103
College Courses (3)
UCC101 Cultural Legal Studies
UCC102 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
UCC109 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 Biology
ANM102 Animal Ecology Field Course
ANM103 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
ANM104 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
ENS103 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
LFS100 Earth's Surface Processes
MTH103 Cell Biology
SCI102 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Introductory Chemistry
SCI113 Science Research Methods
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.
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$8,842