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.
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.
The course includes core units in science and electives in the following study areas:
- Environmental science (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.
The Diploma of Science will assist your progression to a preferred area of study, should you decide to articulate into Southern Cross University’s 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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific settings |
Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific settings |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined scientific contexts |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined scientific contexts |
Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific contexts |
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 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 086408J |
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.
Schedule of units
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 | ||
| 2 units from Engineering | Note 2 | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| 4 units from Engineering | Note 2 | ||
| 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 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 Physical Sciences and Mathematics | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Only available internally |
| Note 2: | MAT71003 & ENG10757 must be studied concurrently. |
Unit groups
Environmental Science
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Core |
|||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||
| Select 5 of the following: | |||
| BIO10187 - Science and Global 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 | ||
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 | ||