Course

Diploma in Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7084.3

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 063567F

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 Term 3, 2017 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.

For Commencement Year 2017 (Term 1 and Term 2), please refer to: 7084.2 Diploma in Science

For Commencement Year 2015, please refer to: 7084.1 Diploma in Science

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

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 Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry or Biological Sciences or Nutrition and Food or Forensic Science or Environmental Science or Zoology) or Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology or Biomedical Science) or Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science or Environmental Management) or Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing (80 credit points).

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

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time (three 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, 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 College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit 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 College Foundation Studies course 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 College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit 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 College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher

Course Structure

Students must pass the following preparatory level unit for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program

700043

Chemistry (WSTC Prep)

Students must also pass the non-award unit which does not count for credit towards the Diploma

700173

Tertiary Study Skills in Science (WSTC Prep)

Students must pass the following units

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

Choose one of

700121

Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science or Chemistry) students must choose 700121 Essential Chemistry 1 (WSTC).

Choose one of

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700035

Physics 1 (WSTC)

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) students must choose 700035 Physics 1 (WSTC).

Choose one of

700033

Biometry (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) students must choose 700033 Biometry (WSTC).

Students must also pass two units dependent upon the Western Sydney University degree they wish to enter on successful completion of their studies.

Students progressing to Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology or Biomedical Science) or Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) must choose

700266

Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)

700098

Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science or Environmental Management) or Bachelor of Science(Chemistry) must choose

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)

700099

Resource Sustainability (WSTC)

Students progressing to Bachelor of Science must choose

700096

Integrated Science (WSTC)