Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at the Lismore campus for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 19
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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
DipSc
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Course code
2127298
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Diploma of Science is a one-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) course that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills in areas including environmental, health and physical sciences such as engineering.
The Diploma is a pathway to Southern Cross University’s Associate Degree of Science or it can offer up to one year of credit into linked Bachelor degrees in environmental science, marine science and management, forestry science and management, civil engineering (Honours) and mechanical engineering (Honours).
This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Diploma.
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 defined scientific settings |
Creativity | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific settings |
Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined scientific contexts |
Knowledge of a discipline | Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined scientific contexts |
Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific contexts |
Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific contexts |
The course includes core studies in science that prepare students for further study through a range of science discipline units. The Diploma will assist students’ progression to their preferred area of study, should they decide to articulate into Southern Cross University’s Associate Degree of Science, 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, and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.
Study areas are offered as follows:
- Human Science (Lismore campus)
- Environmental Sciences (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.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 | 334014 | 054701 |
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 a Diploma of Science, a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- at least two (2) units from Part A; and
- at least four (4) units from Part B; and
- two (2) units from either Part A or Part B
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 a Diploma of Science, a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- at least two (2) units from Part A; and
- at least four (4) units from Part B; and
- two (2) units from either Part A or Part B
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 must enrol in the core units from the College in their first session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline andSCI10001 - Nature of Science and MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | |||||
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. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory | ||||
Two (2) Electives unit from Part B Environmental Science stream |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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This stream is only available at the Lismore campus. | |||||
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 | |||||
Year 1. Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
PHY10760 - Physics and Materials | Introductory | ||||
ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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MAT10719 - Calculus | Intermediate | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics | Introductory | ||||
ENG10758 - Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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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 advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
2 units from: Human Science |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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This stream is only available at the Lismore campus. | |||||
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 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
PHY10760 - Physics and Materials | Introductory | ||||
SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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MAT10719 - Calculus | Intermediate | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
MAT10720 - Linear Algebra | Intermediate |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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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 advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
2 units from Physical Sciences and Mathematics or Environmental Science or Human Science |
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SCI10001 | Nature of Science | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EDU10010 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDU10011 | Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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