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Career Start in Science (Study Abroad)

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  • Start Date

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  • Duration

    0.625 years full-time
    Depending on an applicant’s English language test scores the duration and cost of this course will be either 10-weeks or 20-weeks. See Course Structure for more information.

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  • Placements

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Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Overview

Career Start in Science (Study Abroad) is a full-time course that equips students with English language proficiency (General English + English for Academic Purposes) as well as foundational knowledge and skills in the areas of environmental science, marine science and management, forestry science and management and engineering.

This course is offered by SCU College which provides students with a highly supportive study environment through College Connect.

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Lismore (10 Week) Session 3 $10,900 ($2,180 per unit) 091559G
Lismore (20 Week) Session 3 $14,400 ($2,880 per unit) 091559G

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

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.

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature to the Career Start in Business Science (Study Abroad) must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:

  • a minimum overall score of 4.5 and a minimum score of 4.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*) for 20 weeks English for Academic Purposes prior to Diploma units.
  • a minimum overall score of 5.0 and a minimum score of 4.5 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*) for 10 weeks English for Academic Purposes prior to Diploma units.
  • in order to successfully complete Part A and progress to Part B students must complete EDU10002 with SCU College Exit Test scores of 5.5 overall and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest.

* Comparable scores include SCU College Placement Test scores, CPE, CAE and TOEFL PBT (see scu.edu.au/englishskills).

Course requirements

  1. To meet the requirements of this program you must complete 5 units comprising:
    1. All units in Part A;
    2. All units in Part B; and
    3. 2 units from Part C.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Students must successfully complete Part A, before progressing to Parts B and C.

Part A
ENG10002 English for Academic Purposes Introductory
Parts B and C are undertaken concurrently.

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

Part C
2 units from the following:
SCI10001 Nature of Science Introductory
BIO00201 Biology Introductory
SCI10002 Science in Society Introductory
ENG10759 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory
PHY10760 Physics and Materials Introductory