- Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor degree
- Associate degrees are also available in arts, business and medical laboratory science
- Apply for an equity scholarship
Program summary
Program title: Associate Degree in Science
Award abbreviation: AssocDegSc
QTAC code: 013101
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-19 / Rank-61
Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 192
USC program code: SC201
CRICOS code: 064652A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The Associate Degree in Science provides an alternative entry pathway to a science degree at USC.
This program provides you with an alternative pathway to the Bachelor of Science and related degrees at USC. If you have a limited background in science, this program develops academic and scientific skills and provides you with core knowledge in a range of science disciplines. You specialise by completing courses from your chosen area: biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, health promotion, nutrition, sustainability, or sport and exercise science. Entry is guaranteed to the Bachelor of Science at USC on completion.
USC also offers Associate Degrees in Arts, Business and Medical Laboratory Science.
Career opportunities
Science-related fields, refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Science.
Scholarships
Equity scholarships are available to students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Science. For more information, contact USC Student Administration on Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or email scholarships@usc.edu.au.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must complete the courses as listed below in the Program Structure:
- 2 core courses
- 4 science introductory courses
- 2 elective courses
- 8-course science specialisation
Program notes
- MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 level) mathematics courses.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Students must ensure that no more than 10 courses at 100 level are undertaken within this program.
- It is highly recommended that students consider enrolling in relevant enabling courses.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Management Project B
COR110 Management Project C
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (4)
LFS100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCI105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCI110 Cell Biology
Plus choose one (1) of the following:
MTH100 Chemistry
MTH102 Science Research Methods
Elective courses (2)
Select two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Specialisation courses
Select one (1) specialisation (8 courses) from the links below, for course selection and enrolment information:
Study Plan
Select one (1) specialisation (8 courses) and refer to the Study Plan when enrolling: