Overview

You'll learn the language and nature of science and mathematics, and will be able to follow your interests in specific areas of science.

The Diploma of Science includes specialisations in the following disciplines: Earth and Environmental Systems, Forestry Systems or Marine Systems. Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards linked specialisations in the Southern Cross Bachelor of Science.

Graduates may also find work in para-professional roles, including positions as field assistants, laboratory assistants and environmental monitoring officers.

Potential occupations

The Diploma of Science is a pathway to Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Science, with specialisations in Earth and Environmental Systems, Forestry Systems or Marine Systems. As a graduate of the Diploma, you are guaranteed entry and receive up to eight units of credit towards one of these Bachelor degrees.

Graduates of the Diploma of Science may find work in para-professional work in a range of settings, including positions as field assistants, laboratory assistants, revegetation officers and environmental monitoring officers.

Graduates who proceed to one of the pathway Bachelor degrees will have a range of career opportunities available in their chosen fields in government agencies and in the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Learning in your Discipline

Foundation Mathematics

Physics and Materials

Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists

Applied Mechanics

Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-03-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

February start date for international students, March start date for domestic students

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 01241G

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

33184 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33184 AUD per year during 12 months.

National fee is Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Lismore

1200 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Diploma of Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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