Diploma in The Sciences
Why study the Diploma in The Sciences at UNE?
This course is designed to provide students with a coherent program of study in a range of disciplines in science. Graduates will have a broad scientific background to assist with future employment or to pursue further study. Programs of study can be designed with an emphasis in any discipline within The Sciences.
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Diploma in Science graduates will have a broad scientific background appropriate for further study or to assist with future employment in a range of areas requiring a knowledge of the basic sciences.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | DipSc |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Benefits | On completion of the Diploma students may enrol for a Bachelor degree (the actual degree will be dependent on the program of study completed) and are able to count units already completed towards either the Diploma. |
| How to apply | All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should have completed the Certificate in Science or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for previous completed studies. |
| Academic Colours |
straw (BCC 51) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
An applicant for the Diploma shall:
(a) hold a certificate of the school, or equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule 1.(a) has been achieved.
2. Program of Study
2.1. The student shall:
(a) pursue a course work program approved in advance by the relevant course coordinator and comprising units from those listed in the rules for the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Natural Resources or Bachelor of Sciences (including a maximum of 12 credit points from Group 1c); or
(b) complete one of the prescribed course work programs listed in Rule 3.
2.2. The program shall comprise units with a total value of 48 credit points normally chosen from those offered at 100 and 200 level with a maximum of 12 credit points at 300 level.
2.3. In special circumstances, and with the approval of the relevant course coordinator, other units available from subjects offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the units approved for the program.
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