University of Newcastle

Course Level

Diploma

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Diploma in Science

Find your passion and make an impact. A diploma offers you the opportunity to upskill with a qualification. You will also receive guaranteed entry into over 70 degrees and up to 80 units of credit into related degrees. Degrees include: Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Psychological Science. If you want to explore your interest in science the Diploma in Science is a great place to start. Through fieldwork and lab work you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help make life-changing discoveries. Choose to study across a range of disciplines including biodiversity and conservation, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, food science, geography, earth science and psychology. Receive embedded support from the Pathways team, with access to a dedicated Student Liaison Officer, a quiet workspace for independent study and foundational courses with smaller class sizes.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Newcastle - Callaghan	Full-time - 1 years Part-time - 4 years	N/A	50
Central Coast - Ourimbah	Full-time - 1 years Part-time - 4 years	N/A	50

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

Newcastle - Callaghan

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A

Central Coast - Ourimbah

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A

Structure

The Diploma in Science requires the completion of 80 units.

Subjects

Biodiversity and conservation, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, food science, geography, earth science and psychology

Entry requirements

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, vocational/professional experience, and completed enabling programs. To be considered for admission, applicants must have an unadjusted ATAR (or equivalent) of 50 or above.

Study Pathways

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.