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

Career Opportunities

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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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time

FEES

CSP
International

2010 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Semester 1, Off Campus
Semester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus

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CRICOS Code: 054748J
Official Abbreviation DipSc
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees CSP / International
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 domestic students apply directly to UNE

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International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways

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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 a certificate of the School of Science and Technology or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.
Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the UNE Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course).

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 24 credit points for units completed at the University or another institution; or

(b) 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.
Academic Colours

straw (BCC 51)
Further Information

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These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Diploma in The Sciences in 2010.

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;
(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.

3. Course Work Programs
Biomedical Science
Botany
Chemistry
Ecology
Genetics
Information Technology
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Natural Resources Management
Physics
Zoology

4. Period of Candidature
The requirements for the diploma shall be completed over a period of not less than two consecutive semesters of full-time study or eight consecutive semesters of part-time study.

5. Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the UNE Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course).
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 24 credit points for units completed at the University or another institution; or
(b) 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.
 

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