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Diploma in Science (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipSci

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7084.4

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 063567F

The Diploma in Science is available as an exit point only from 6004/6043 -Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science or 6002/6042 - Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science

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 1, 2020 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 3), please refer to: 7084.3 Diploma in Science

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 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. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Science will articulate into:

Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security or Bachelor of Science (Zoology, Animal Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Futures, Environmental Health, Microbiology, Nutrition and Food Science, Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science and Applied Physics) or Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology or Biomedical Science) 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

This course is an exit award only

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 with 70% or higher 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

This course is an exit award only

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 pass the following six University level units:

700125

Cell Biology (WSTC)

700122

Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)

700124

Scientific Literacy (WSTC)

700155

Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

700095

Biodiversity (WSTC)

700123

Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)

Students must pass two of the following seven University level units:

700296

Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)

700297

Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)

700295

Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)

700266

Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)

700265

Food Science 1 (WSTC)

700061

Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)

700298

Water Quality Assessment and Management (WSTC)