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Associate Degree of Science

Associate Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

  • Location

    View in availability
    Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at the Lismore campus for some units.

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    AssocDegSc

  • Course code

    2207280

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Develop the skills to apply scientific knowledge to complex problems and improve the world we live in while you explore all the possibilities of a career in science

The Associate Degree of Science opens the doors to understanding the biological, chemical, physical, and technological processes that shape our world. This two-year degree, offered through SCU College, also provides guaranteed entry and credit towards a linked Bachelor degree in science, environmental science and management, forest science and management or marine science and management. 

SCU College understands that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
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 with the choice of electives in two broad study streams: environmental sciences and physical sciences and mathematics.

Study areas are offered as follows:

  • Environmental sciences (Lismore campus, or online)
  • Physical sciences and mathematics (Lismore campus, or some units online).

Please note: Not all units are available to study online and some units require attendance at on-campus workshops.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
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

To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Science students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  • 8 core units, and
  • 96 credit points in electives.

Exit Award

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Science after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 core and elective units.

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

To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Science students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  • 8 core units, and
  • 96 credit points in electives.

Exit Award

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Science after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 core and elective units.

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
Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 -  Nature of Science; 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
BIO00201 -  Biology Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
CHE00201 -  Chemistry Introductory
MAT00211 -  Environmental Information Analysis Introductory
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
BIO00202 -  Ecology Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
GLY00201 -  Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory
SCI10002 -  Science in Society Introductory
BIO10187 -  Global Environmental Issues Introductory
1 unit from: Environmental Science
Year 2, Session 2
ENS00203 -  Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
1 unit from: Environmental Science
2 units from: Environmental Science, Physical Science and Mathematics

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 -  Nature of Science; 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
PHY10760 -  Physics and Materials OR MAT10718 -  Mathematical Ideas Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
MAT10719 -  Calculus Intermediate
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
CHE00201 -  Chemistry Introductory
MAT00211 -  Environmental Information Analysis Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
GLY00201 -  Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory
ENG10759 -  Processes and Philosophy of Engineering OR MAT10251 -  Statistical Analysis Introductory
BIO00201 -  Biology Introductory
SCI10002 -  Science in Society Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
MAT10720 -  Linear Algebra Intermediate
ENS00203 -  Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
2 units from: Environmental Science, , Physical Science and Mathematics

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Students must study core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 -  Nature of Science; MAT10001 -  Foundation Mathematics
Year 1, Session 1
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
SCI10001 -  Nature of Science Introductory
MAT10001 -  Foundation Mathematics Introductory
BIO00201 -  Biology Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
CHE00201 -  Chemistry Introductory
EDU10011 -  Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
GLY00201 -  Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory
SCI10002 -  Science in Society Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
4 units from: Environmental Science, Physical Science and Mathematics
Year 2, Session 2
4 units from: Environmental Science, Physical Science and Mathematics

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core units
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

Streams

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BIO10187 Global Environmental Issues Introductory
AGR00214 Soil Processes Intermediate
BIO00212 Wildlife Conservation Intermediate
BIO00213 Plant Identification and Conservation Intermediate
BIO00232 Coastal Marine Ecosystems Intermediate
BIO01204 Wetland Ecosystems Intermediate
BIO00202 Ecology Introductory
CHE00073 Environmental Chemistry Intermediate
ENS00203 Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
ENV10655 Coastlines - Diversity, Dynamics and Risks Intermediate
FOR00102 Measuring Trees and Forests Intermediate
MAT00211 Environmental Information Analysis Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
PHY10760 Physics and Materials Introductory
MAT10718 Mathematical Ideas Introductory
MAT10719 Calculus Intermediate
MAT10720 Linear Algebra Intermediate
MAT10251 Statistical Analysis Intermediate
ENS00203 Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
ENG10759 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory
MAT00211 Environmental Information Analysis Introductory
MAT71003 Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Introductory