Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 39,005 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Program handbook
Description
The Associate Degree in Science provides students an exit point after two years of study in an associated Science program. It provides the skills set of AQF level 6 to students who need to exit study after two years (for example in the event a student has mitigating circumstances that prevent them from returning to their studies) with a formal qualification. At the same time provides them the option to return to study and complete their final year of their Bachelor program, if and when they are able.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- You will be a problem solver and an innovator who can identify, and draw upon resources to take a scientific project from concept to completion.
- You will be a critical thinker who has keen insight and a broad perspective of the world to find scientific solutions to complex problems.
- You will be a practitioner who has the ability to apply your learning and skills to create new understandings of the world and real world issues that lay at the intersection of many traditional and emerging science disciplines.
- You will be a skilled technician who has the ability to think creatively, to plan, to evaluate, to reflect upon and apply your findings.
- You will be a person who has the flexibility to work in many different environments, to harness collective knowledge within local and global professional networks, to communicate effectively, to work with people and have an appreciation of others.
- You will be a professional who can apply your skills and knowledge of science to the ethical standards responsibly and honestly.
Details
| Information correct as at | 30 Nov 2021 3:43 am | |||
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| Program code | 40167 | |||
| AQF level | Level 6 Associate Degree | |||
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This program is new for 2022, there is currently no commencing student profile available. | |||
| Term type | Semesters | |||
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| CRICOS Code | 099294G |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Not applicable. The Associate Degree in Science is an exit award only.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Credit transfer
Not applicable as program is an exit award only.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
To be awarded the Associate Degree in Science, students must successfully complete at least 160 units, including a 40 unit sequence of courses as below, 80 units of courses from within the Bachelor of Science, and 40 units of Electives.
Transition arrangements
2021 Revision
Students who commenced their program prior to 2021 and have completed MATH1210 can count MATH1210 as their 10 unit MATH/STAT Directed course.
2019 Revision
Students who commenced their program prior to 2019 and have completed BIOL1040 and/or BIOL1070 can count the course/s towards their 30 units of Science Directed courses.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Exit from Bachelor of Science [40165]
Exit Pathway for codes: 40165; 40166; 40168; 40170; 40171; 40197; 40198; 40199; 40200; 40201; 40202. Students complete 40 units as specified below, 80 units of other courses from within the Bachelor of Science, and 40 units of Electives.
| Compulsory Course | |||
Complete the following compulsory course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| SCIE1002 | Multidisciplinary Laboratories |
| 10 units |
| Group A Directed Courses | |||
Complete 10 units from the following Directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE1001 | Professional Scientific Thinking |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1003 | Advanced Scientific Thinking |
| 10 units |
| Group B Directed Courses | |||
Complete 10 units from the following Directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE2001 | Professional Employment Skills |
| 10 units |
| SCIE2002 | Interdisciplinary Challenges |
| 10 units |
| SCIE2003 | Advanced Interdisciplinary Challenges |
| 10 units |
| MATH/STAT Directed Courses | |||
Complete 10 units from the following Directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| MATH1001 | Preparatory Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1002 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
Exit from Bachelor of Science [10323]
Exit pathway for codes: 10323; 10092; 10436; 12287; 12294; 12299; 12303; 12346; 40071; 40076; 40080; 40086; 40090; 40091. Students complete 40 units as specified below, 80 units of other courses from within the Bachelor of Science [10323] program, and 40 units of Electives.
| MATH/STAT Directed Courses | |||
Complete 10 units from the following courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1001 | Preparatory Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1002 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| STAT1020 | Statistical Reasoning and Literacy |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
| Science Directed Courses | |||
Complete 30 units from the following courses: | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1003 | Professional Skills for Biological Sciences 1 |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1110 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1120 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences II |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts and Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1040 | Earth: The Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth Processes and Products |
| 10 units |
| MARI1000 | Our Oceans |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1220 | Advanced Physics II |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1020 | Psychology Introduction 2 |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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