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Advanced Diploma in The Sciences

Official Abbreviation AdvDipSc
Course Type Undergraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
  • 3 Years Part-time
2008 UAI N/A
2008 OP N/A
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 72
Overview

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. Students may complete one of the approved majors design their own program of study in consultation with academic staff, taking into account their background knowledge and interests.

Graduates are awarded the Advanced Diploma in the course work program completed, for example, those who complete the Biomedical Science program will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences (Biomedical Science).

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 Diploma in The Sciences but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules
N/A
Career Opportunities

Advanced Diploma in Science graduates will have a broad scientific background to pursue further study or to assist with future employment in a range of areas requiring a basic knowledge of a particular area of science.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing will be granted for units which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course as follows: a. a maximum of 18 credit points for units completed at another institution which have not been counted towards another qualification; or b. no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units counted towards an undergraduate certificate or diploma course offered by the University; or c. no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units completed at the University and which have not been counted towards another qualification.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

On completion of the Advanced 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 the Advanced Diploma.

Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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How to apply

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