Course

Diploma in Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSc

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7084.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 063567F

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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 Bachelor of 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 will articulate into the 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.

Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms) or two years part-time (six 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 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 for which advanced standing can be applied for.

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 5.5 or higher.

International students

International students 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 for which advanced standing can be applied for.

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 5.5 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 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 complete the following Foundation level unit for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Sydney University degree program

700043

Chemistry (WSTC Prep)

Students must also pass the following non-award unit

700173

Tertiary Study Skills in Science (WSTC Prep)

This unit does not count for credit towards the Diploma.