Program Overview

Interested in science but not sure which discipline is for you? This course will prepare you with a solid grounding in scientific knowledge and skills. It also enables you to explore the many opportunities that science provides, from the marvels of mathematics, the innovation of engineering, the wonders of the natural environment and more.

You'll learn the language and nature of science and mathematics, and will be able to follow your interests in specific areas of science.

The course includes specialisations in the following disciplines: Earth and Environmental Systems, Forest Systems, Marine Systems, Regenerative Agriculture or Engineering and a pathway to linked degrees in these areas should you wish to pursue further study.

Graduates may also find work in para-professional roles, including positions as field assistants, laboratory assistants and environmental monitoring officers.

Course Content

Marine Systems

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	SCIN1001	Nature of Science
	ENVR1001	Science and Global Challenges
	SCIN1005	Organisms and Environments
	STAT1002	Scientific Data Management and Analysis
	BIOL1005	Cells and Molecules
	CHEM1001	Chemistry
	MRNE2010	Oceanography

Earth and Environmental Systems

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	SCIN1001	Nature of Science
	SCIN1004	Earth Systems
	ENVR1001	Science and Global Challenges
	ENVR1005	Ecosystem Management and Regeneration
	CHEM1001	Chemistry
	STAT1002	Scientific Data Management and Analysis
	BIOL1005	Cells and Molecules

Forestry Systems

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	SCIN1001	Nature of Science
	SCIN1005	Organisms and Environments
	ENVR1001	Science and Global Challenges
	FORS1001	Introduction to Forest Science and Management
	BIOL1005	Cells and Molecules
	CHEM1001	Chemistry
	STAT1002	Scientific Data Management and Analysis

Regenerative Agriculture

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	SCIN1001	Nature of Science
	AGRC1003	Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
	ENVR1001	Science and Global Challenges
	ENVR1005	Ecosystem Management and Regeneration
	BIOL1005	Cells and Molecules
	STAT1002	Scientific Data Management and Analysis
	CHEM1001	Chemistry

Engineering

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	MATH1001	Foundation Mathematics
	ENVR1001	Science and Global Challenges
	CIVL1003	Processes and Philosophy of Engineering
	CIVL1001	Applied Mechanics
	STAT1002	Scientific Data Management and Analysis
	CHEM1001	Chemistry
	CIVL1002	Humanitarian Projects

Entry Requirement
Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Overall Score or equivalent 5.5
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $31,600
Career Prospect
The Diploma of Science is a pathway to Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Science, with specialisations in Earth and Environmental Systems, Forestry Systems, Marine Systems or Regenerative Agriculture, or to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with specialisations in Civil, Coastal Systems or Mechanical Engineering. As a graduate of the Diploma, you are guaranteed entry and receive up to eight units of credit towards one of these Bachelor degrees.

Graduates of the Diploma of Science may find work in para-professional work in a range of settings, including positions as field assistants, laboratory assistants, revegetation officers and environmental monitoring officers.

Graduates who proceed to one of the pathway Bachelor degrees will have a range of career opportunities available in their chosen fields in government agencies and in the private sector.

Cost Of Studying At Southern Cross University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Diploma of Science

Program Overview

Cost Of Studying At Southern Cross University

250K+

800Cr+

5000+