Overview

Find your passion and make an impact

If you want to explore your interest in science the Diploma in Science is a great place to start. Through fieldwork and lab work you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help make life-changing discoveries.

Guaranteed Entry into over 70 degrees
Credit toward an undergraduate degree
Qualified You will receive a level 5 diploma qualification

Career opportunities

There is no one type of scientist and career opportunities are always evolving. You might work in a lab, discovering life-changing scientific breakthroughs. You could work in science education, sharing your passion and knowledge with the next generation.

Diploma in Science

UAC Code , Program Code 40318

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40318

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UAC Code

Program Code 40318

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Program Code 40318

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Course overview

Gain a core knowledge base where you'll learn academic literacy, research and discipline-specific skills. The directed courses provide you with a taste of study areas, including:

  • biodiversity and conservation
  • biology
  • biotechnology
  • chemistry
  • food science
  • geography
  • earth science
  • psychology
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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