Overview

Find your passion and make an impact

A diploma offers you the opportunity to upskill with a qualification. You will also receive guaranteed entry into over 70 degrees and up to 80 units of credit into related degrees. Degrees include:

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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Duration (FT)(PT)

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Important: Our academic calendar is changing in 2026, with Semester 1 commencing on 27 January. Find out more.

UAC Code

Program Code 40318

This criteria is based on a domestic student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Indicative fee1

Duration (FT)(PT)

Next start date

English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
IELTS section minimum -

CRICOS Code

Program Code 40318

This criteria is based on a international student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

Gain a core knowledge base where you'll learn academic literacy, research and discipline-specific skills.

This program provides a strong foundation in the science study area, with the opportunity to select a minor in Biotechnology, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Phycological Science or Science. Your choice will set you up for success in your chosen degree program or as you step into the workplace.

    2026 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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