Course summary

The Diploma of Science is a one-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) course that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills in areas including environmental, health and physical sciences such as engineering.

The Diploma is a pathway to Southern Cross University’s Associate Degree of Science or it can offer up to one year of credit, depending on the course and units taken, into linked Bachelor degrees in biomedical science, science, environmental science, marine science and management, forestry science and management, civil engineering (Honours), coastal systems engineering (Honours) and mechanical engineering (Honours).

This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Diploma.

The Diploma of Science is a one-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) course that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills in areas including environmental, health and physical sciences such as engineering.

The Diploma is a pathway to Southern Cross University’s Associate Degree of Science or it can offer up to one year of credit, depending on the course and units taken, into linked Bachelor degrees in biomedical science, science, environmental science, marine science and management, forestry science and management, civil engineering (Honours), coastal systems engineering (Honours) and mechanical engineering (Honours).

This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Diploma.

The course includes core studies in science that prepare students for further study through a range of science discipline units. The Diploma will assist students’ progression to their preferred area of study, should they decide to articulate into Southern Cross University’s Associate Degree of Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, Bachelor of Forest Science and Management, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Coastal Systems Engineering, and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.

Study areas are offered as follows:

  • Human Science (Lismore campus)
  • Environmental Sciences (Lismore campus or online)
  • Physical Sciences and Mathematics (Lismore campus, or some units online)
  • Engineering (Lismore campus)

Please note: Not all study areas are available to study online.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific settings

Creativity

Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific settings

Ethical practice

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined scientific contexts

Knowledge of a discipline

Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science

Lifelong learning

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined scientific contexts

Communication and social skills

Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific contexts

Cultural competence

Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific contexts

Course overview

Course code

2127298

Course abbreviation

DipSc

Credit points

96

Equivalent units

8

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Duration

1 year full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Lismore Session 1 334014 054701
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Fee information

Commonwealth supported

International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Lismore Session 1 $27,600 ($3,450 per unit) 086408J

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

  1. To be awarded the Diploma of Science a student will successfully complete the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
    1. Two (2) units from Part A; and
    2. Six (6)  units from Part B.

Exclusion
The Chair of the College Board may exclude a student for a maximum of one (1) study period where a student has received Absent Fail Grades for all units attempted in a session of study.

Schedule of units

Title Level of learning Note

Part A
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory

Part B

Title Level of learning Note
This stream is only available at the Lismore campus.
Select 6 of the following:
PHY10760 - Physics and Materials Introductory
MAT71003 - Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Introductory
ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics Introductory
ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory
MAT10718 - Mathematical Ideas Introductory
CHE00201 - Chemistry Introductory
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory

Course progressions

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Title Level of learning Note
Students must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics
Students are encouraged to select units from the same stream to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory
SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory
1 unit from Biomedical Science
Year 1, Session 2
4 units from Biomedical Science

Title Level of learning Note
Students must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics
Students are encouraged to select units from the same stream to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree.
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory
2 units from Engineering Note 1
Year 1, Session 2
4 units from Engineering Note 1

Title Level of learning Note
Students must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and SCI10001 - Nature of Science and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics
Students are encouraged to select units from the same stream to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree.
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory
1 unit from Environmental Science
Year 1, Session 2
4 units from Environmental Science

Title Level of learning Note
Students must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and SCI10001 - Nature of Science and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics
Students are encouraged to select units from the same stream to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree.
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory
SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory
1 unit from Human Science
Year 1, Session 2
4 units from Human Science

Title Level of learning Note
Students must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and SCI10001 - Nature of Science and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics
Students are encouraged to select units from the same stream to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree.
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory
SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory
1 unit from Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Year 1, Session 2
4 units from Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Title Level of learning Note
Students must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and SCI10001 - Nature of Science and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics Introductory
SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory
BIO00201 - Biology Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
CHE00201 - Chemistry Introductory
3 units from: Engineering OR Environmental Science OR Human Science OR Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Notes

Note 1: MAT71003 & ENG10757 must be studied concurrently.

Unit groups

Engineering

Title Level of learning Note
This stream is only available at the Lismore campus.
Select 6 of the following:
PHY10760 - Physics and Materials Introductory
MAT71003 - Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Introductory
ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics Introductory
ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory
MAT10718 - Mathematical Ideas Introductory
CHE00201 - Chemistry Introductory
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory