Available Diplomas
Fast Track Program (two terms)
- UAC Code
- 729561 (Nirimba)
- UWS Course Code
- 7009
Standard Program (three terms)
- UAC Code
- 729560 (Nirimba)
- UWS Course Code
- 7003
Note: Both options may not be available for all intakes and the application process may vary. For more information, please visit the Academic Intake Dates and How to Apply sections of the website.
About
The UWSCollege Diploma in Science prepares students for tertiary study in Science by providing important prerequisite knowledge in the areas of chemistry and mathematics, in addition to incorporating science units.It is ideal for students who have just missed out on direct entry to UWS Science, Natural Science or Medical Science degrees and would like to fast-track their study and improve their entry qualifications.
For the Diploma in Science, you must pass the following units:
- Biodiversity
- Cell Biology
- Essential Chemistry 1
- Essential Chemistry 2
- Scientific Literacy
- Tertiary Study Skills*.
You must also pass one of the following units (based on advice from UWSCollege prior to enrolment):
- Analysis of Change
- Quantitative Thinking.
If you wish to enter the Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science), the Bachelor of Natural Science (Environmental Management) or the Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment and Health) upon successful completion of your studies, you must also pass the following two units:
- Resource Sustainability
- Integrated Science.
Or,
if you wish to enter the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Medical Science upon successful completion of your studies, you must also pass the following two units:
- Introduction to Anatomy
- Introduction to Physiology.
* No advanced standing at university will be granted for this unit.
For the Diploma in Science, you must pass the following units:
- Biodiversity
- Cell Biology
- Essential Chemistry 1
- Essential Chemistry 2
- Scientific Literacy
- Chemistry*
- Mathematics B*
- Tertiary Study Skills*.
You must also pass one of the following units (dependent upon your result in Mathematics B):
- Analysis of Change
- Quantitative Thinking.
If you wish to enter the Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science), the Bachelor of Natural Science (Environmental Management) or the Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment and Health) upon successful completion of your studies, you must also pass the following two units:
- Resource Sustainability
- Integrated Science.
Or,
if you wish to enter the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Medical Science upon successful completion of your studies, you must also pass the following two units:
- Introduction to Anatomy
- Introduction to Physiology.
* No advanced standing at university is granted for these units.
Minimum entry requirements are successful* completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or UWSCollege University Foundation Studies or equivalent.
Students are also assumed to have completed study in Mathematics at senior high school level.
For students who have completed their HSC, ATAR entry requirements for this course are:
- Standard Program (three terms) — ATAR > 52 (indicative)
- Fast Track Program (two terms) — ATAR > 55 (indicative).
For students who have completed UWSCollege University Foundations Studies, the entry requirements are:
- Standard Program (three terms) — a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher
- Fast Track Program (two terms) — a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher and a "C" grade in University Foundation Studies Mathematics if enrolling in Analysis of Change
- a "C" grade in University Foundation Studies English.
Note: Entry scores are indicative only. Other factors may be taken into consideration.
* Successful completion means gaining a 50% pass in all required units.
Successful completion of the Diploma in Science provides advanced standing of 80 credit points (equivalent to a year of study) in the Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Natural Science or Bachelor of Science in most key programs at UWS. The Bachelor of Science can also be studied without a key program.
To successfully complete your diploma, you will need at least a 50% pass in all required units.
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