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-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | DipSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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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. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a certificate of the school or equivalent qualification; or (b) have satisfied the school by means of other qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved. |
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| 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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| Academic Colours |
Straw (BCC 51) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a certificate of the school or equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the school by means of other qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved.
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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points chosen from units offered at 100- and 200-level with a maximum of 12 credit points at 300 level.
2. A candidate 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 Science; or
(b) complete one of the approved course work programs.
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 in the approved course work programs.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete a Program of Study approved by the relevant course coordinator OR Complete ONE Course Work Program |
48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
Biomedical Science
Botany
Chemistry
Ecology
Genetics
Information Technology
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Natural Resources Management
Physics
Zoology
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one of the course work programs or an approved program of study shall be awarded the Diploma in The Sciences.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.