Diploma of Science

Course summary

Interested in science but not sure which discipline is for you? This course will prepare you with a solid grounding in scientific knowledge and skills, and a taste of the many opportunities that science provides, from the marvels of mathematics, the innovation of engineering, the wonders of the natural environment and more.

You'll learn the language and nature of science and mathematics, and will be able to follow your interests in specific areas of science. This course is a pathway to linked Bachelor degrees in science, environmental, marine or forest science, civil engineering, coastal systems engineering or mechanical engineering. As a graduate of this course, you gain entry to a Bachelor degree in one of these disciplines and also receive credit for your Diploma studies.

Graduates may also find work in para-professional roles, including positions as field assistants, laboratory assistants and environmental monitoring officers.

This course is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.

Course overview

Availability details

Domestic

Location	Session	UAC code	QTAC code
Lismore	1	N/A	N/A
Online	1	N/A	N/A

Domestic fees

Commonwealth supported

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International

Location	Session	Annual Fees	CRICOS
Lismore	1	$30,400 ($3,800 per unit)	086408J

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Course requirements

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

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Science students must complete 96 credit points, comprising:

• 2 core units, and
• 72 credit points in electives.

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.

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Schedule of units

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Core units
	EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline	Introductory
	MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics	Introductory
Streams
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 GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory
Environmental Science Title Level of learning Note Core SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory Select 5 of the following: BIO10187 - Global Environmental Challenges Introductory BIO00202 - Ecology Introductory ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis Introductory BIO00201 - Biology Introductory CHE00201 - Chemistry Introductory GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory SCI10002 - Science in Society Introductory
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Title Level of learning Note Core SCI10001 - Nature of Science Introductory Select 5 of the following: PHY10760 - Physics and Materials Introductory MAT10718 - Mathematical Ideas Introductory MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis Introductory ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory CHE00201 - Chemistry Introductory

Course progressions

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

Notes

Note 1:

MAT71003 & ENG10757 must be studied concurrently.

Unit groups