Course

Diploma in Science Fast Track

Approved Abbreviation: DipSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7009.4

AQF Level: 5

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 2014 or later.

Commencement Year 2012 to 2013 - 7009.3 - Diploma in Science Fast Track

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 designed to engage students in, and further prepare students for, tertiary study in science. It presents students with first year level Bachelor of Science units and aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the B Science degree. It is delivered in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Science Fast Track will articulate into Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Medical Science or Bachelor of Natural Science at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

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 terms)

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.

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 4 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.

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

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Students must also pass one of the following two units

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Students must pass two of the following four units (dependent upon which Western Sydney University degree they wish to enter upon successful completion of their studies ie Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Natural Science or Bachelor of Medical Science)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700097

Introduction to Anatomy (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

Students must also pass the following non-award unit. This unit does not count as credit towards the Diploma.

700173

Tertiary Study Skills in Science (WSTC Prep)