Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Distance education students attend compulsory residential workshops at the Lismore campus for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 18
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegSc
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Course code
2207280
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Associate Degree of Science is a two-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) course that equips students with knowledge and skills in areas including environmental, health and physical sciences such as engineering. The course includes a pathway to Southern Cross University’s Bachelor degrees in science, environmental science, marine science and management, forestry science and management, civil engineering, and clinical sciences.
This course is offered through SCU College.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of scientific settings |
Creativity | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of scientific settings |
Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices to scientific contexts |
Knowledge of a discipline | Apply broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within the field of science |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work broad scientific contexts |
Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a defined scientific contexts |
Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a defined scientific contexts |
The course includes core studies in science that prepare students for more advanced study through a range of science discipline units. The Associate degree will assist students’ progression to their preferred area of study, should they 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, or Bachelor of Clinical Sciences.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Science a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- any eight (8) elective units chosen from Part B
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Science has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units (or 96 credit points) from Part A and/or Part B may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Associate Degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Science a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- any eight (8) elective units chosen from Part B
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Science has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units (or 96 credit points) from Part A and/or Part B may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Associate Degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree. | |||||
Session 1, Year 1 |
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SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||||
SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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Session 2, Year 1 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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4 units from: Human Science | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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4 units from: Human Science |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable the completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree | |||||
Session 1, Year 1 |
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SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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4 units from: Environmental Science | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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4 units from: Environmental Science |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable the completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree | |||||
Session 1, Year 1 |
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SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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4 units from: Physical Science and Mathematics | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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4 units from: Physical Science and Mathematics |
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SCI10001 | Nature of Science | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT10001 | Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDU10010 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCI10002 | Science in Society | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDU10011 | Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00201 | Biology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CHE00201 | Chemistry | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLY00201 | Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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