Course

Diploma in Science Fast Track

Approved Abbreviation: DipSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7009.3

CRICOS Code: 068984D

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2012 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2010 to 2011 - 7009.2 - Diploma in Science Fast Track

Commencement Year 2009 - 7009.1 - Diploma in Science Fast Track

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

The Diploma in Science Fast Track is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in Science and in doing so address any perceived deficiencies in the students’ mathematical and chemistry knowledge and skills. It presents students with eight university level Science units. The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of university study. The Diploma in Science Fast Track, completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
Eight months full-time (two sessions)

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Science. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:

  • Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, OR
  • Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) OR
  • Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR
  • Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher.
  • Passed a Foundation Studies at Western Sydney University, The College Mathematics unit at C grade level or higher (if enrolling in Analysis of Change).

Students are also assumed to have completed some study in Mathematics and Science at senior high school level or its equivalent.

Met other entry requirements such as:

  • An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Science) OR
  • Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.

International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR
  • Completed the EAP III course, offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a 50% pass OR
  • Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR
  • Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher.
  • Passed a Foundation Studies at Western Sydney University, The College Mathematics unit at C grade level or higher (if enrolling in Analysis of Change).

Students are also assumed to have completed some study in Mathematics and Science at senior high school level or its equivalent.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general:

  • Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement OR
  • Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
All students must complete Tertiary Study Skills with Western Sydney University, The College prior to completion of the diploma.

Course Structure

Students must pass the following units:

700095Biodiversity (WSTC)
700125Cell Biology (WSTC)
700121Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)
700122Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
700124Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Students must also pass one of the following units (based on advice from Western Sydney University, The College prior to enrolment):

700108Analysis of Change (WSTC)
700123Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Students wishing to enter the Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science) or the Bachelor of Natural Science (Enviromental Management) or the Bachelor of Natural Science (Enviroment and Health), upon successful completion of their studies must also pass the following two units:

700099Resource Sustainability (WSTC)
700096Integrated Science (WSTC)

Or

Students wishing to enter the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Medical Science, upon successful completion of their studies must also pass the following two units:

700097Introduction to Anatomy (WSTC)
700098Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

Students also complete a mandatory unit - Tertiary Study Skills - although this does not count for credit towards the Diploma.



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