Explore a scientific career in just one year
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
You’ll study foundation courses in core scientific fields like biology, chemistry and ecology, as well as ‘Big Idea’ modules that introduce you to the cutting edge of science, research and technology. You’ll also work in the lab and in the field to build your skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis.
Explore your career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, and learn how to use technology to achieve your study and career goals.
On successful completion of the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit towards your choice of the following degrees:
Program structure
College Courses (3)
UCC101 History of Australian popular culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
UCC102 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Justice and the Australian Legal System
UCC109 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ANM102 Industry Project 1: Australian Cultural Studies
ANM103 Environment, Heritage and Tourism
ANM104 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation
ENS103 Talking History: Memory and the Past
LFS100 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
MTH103 Cultural Heritage
SCI102 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
SCI105 Research Project in History and Australian Studies
SCI110 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCI113 Foundations of Engineering
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Recommended study sequences for Diploma in Science and Technology
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 2 commencement (July)
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
Recommended courses
After successfully completing the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit into your choice of the following USC bachelor's degrees. If you plan to study one of these degrees after completing your diploma, you should follow the recommended study sequence for your preferred degree. This will ensure you achieve the maximum credit available.
Bachelor of Animal Ecology
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Engineering Statics UCC102 Introduction to the Internet of Things Choose 1 from: UCC104 Introduction to Engineering Design UCC109 Introduction to Applied Mathematics Choose 1 from: LFS100 Introductory Calculus ANM100 Physics ANM102 Science Research Methods |
ANM103 Digital Logic and Computer Programming ANM104 Analog Electronic Circuits SCI102 Electrical Circuits and Systems SCI110 Modern Electrical Power Systems |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Analogue and Digital Systems UCC102 Introduction to Control Systems ANM103 Calculus II and Linear Algebra SCI102 Numerical Analysis |
|
| Year 2 |
ANM100 Electronic Design and Analysis LFS100 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols) SCI110 Digital Signal Processing Choose 1 from: UCC104 Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation UCC109 Embedded System Design |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
Choose 1 from: UCC104 Robotics and Autonomous Systems UCC109 Advanced Digital Communications ANM103 Power System Design and Analysis SCI102 Engineering Project Management SCI110 Engineering Research Methodology |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Engineering Project 1 UCC102 Engineering Project 2 ANM100 Numerical Analysis LFS100 Electronic Design and Analysis |
USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols) UCC102 Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation Choose 1 from: UCC104 Engineering Project Management UCC109 Digital Signal Processing Choose 1 from: ANM100 Engineering Research Methodology ANM102 Embedded System Design |
ANM103 Engineering Project 1 ANM104 Engineering Project 2 SCI102 Advanced Digital Communications SCI110 Power System Design and Analysis |
Bachelor of Environmental Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Chemistry - Enabling your Future Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
|
| Year 2 |
ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
Bachelor of Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI113 Discovering Science LFS100 Cell Biology |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |