Diploma in Science and Technology
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 investigate the roles science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
In this program you will:
- Study 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
- Work in the lab and in the field to build skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis
- Explore career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, then later complete a bachelor
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- UC103
College Courses (3)
UCC101 Contracts B
UCC102 Property A
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Constitutional Law
UCC109 Property B
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 Corporations Law
ANM102 Social Research
ANM103 Equity & Trusts
ANM104 Civil Procedure
ENS103 Social Sciences and Humanities Project
LFS100 Administrative Law
MTH103 Professional Conduct
SCI102 Regulation
SCI105 Evidence
SCI110 Communication and Thought
SCI113 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
Additional entry information
Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 and above, or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program.
Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.
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
- CSP estimate
- A$8,842