- Program summary
- Program overview
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013101
OP/Rank for 2009: OP-20 / Rank-61
Award abbreviation: AssocDegSc
Degree type: undergraduate associate degree
Duration: two years full-time and pro-rata for part-time
Total units: 192 units (normally 16 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and at least one of the Sciences
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Mode of study: on campus
Commence: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Program code: SC201
CRICOS code: 064652A
Program overview
This program offers an alternative entry pathway to the Bachelor of Science and related degree programs at USC.
It offers those who may have a limited background in science a general introduction to the foundations of a range of science disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to undertake specialised studies by completing a major (eight courses) in one of the following areas:
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Health Health Promotion Nutrition Sport and Exercise Science
By developing the academic and scientific skills necessary for undergraduate study, you will be able to articulate with confidence into a Bachelor of Science or related program.
Equity scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Science. For more information, contact USC Student Administration <+61 7="" 5430="" 2890;="">scholarships@usc.edu.au>.
USC also offers an Associate Degree in Arts and an Associate Degree in Business.
Program structure
To graduate from the Associate Degree in Science, students must complete 16 courses consisting of:
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Science introductory courses
1 required course:
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select 3 introductory (100 level) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These courses must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
Science specialisation courses
Select 1 specialisation (8 courses) from:
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Health
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Science
Electives
Select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business.
Enabling courses
It is highly recommended that students considering enrolling in relevant enabling studies:
ENB106 Writing Skills
ENB107 Computer Literacy
ENB101 Chemistry
ENB102 General Mathematics
ENB103 Mathematics for Physics
ENB104 Statistics
ENB105 Biology
Enabling courses:
- do not incur any fees for Commonwealth-supported students
- do not affect a student’s Student Learning Entitlement (SLE)
- do not count towards the completion of an undergraduate program
- are only available to students enrolled in an undergraduate program
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, namely, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au