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Your ATAR isn’t the only way into UTS science

Worried you’ll miss out on a UTS offer for your dream UTS science degree? You have options, like UTS College. We’re another way into UTS.

Study a UTS College Diploma of Science and get direct entry into the second year of your UTS science degree*. You’ll also get your choice of tailored support to help build on your strengths and skills so you can ace your UTS degree.

Plus, UTS College entry is based on your HSC subject average not your ATAR.

Don’t wait - secure your UTS science place now.

Why study a Diploma of Science at UTS College?

-  Up to 48 credit points with guaranteed entry to UTS

 

Up to 48 credit points with guaranteed entry to UTS

- Direct entry to the second year of your UTS science degree*

Direct entry to the second year of your UTS science degree*

- Choice of two streams — Life Sciences or Physical Sciences

Choice of two streams — Life Sciences or Physical Sciences

- Open the door to a wide range of specialist undergraduate science degrees

Open the door to a wide range of specialist undergraduate science degrees

- Engage with hands-on practices that prepare you for a successful STEM career

Engage with hands-on practices that prepare you for a successful STEM career

Where the Diploma of Science will take you

The Diploma of Science provides guaranteed entry* to your UTS degree:

48 credit points towards a UTS Bachelor of Science in the following majors:
  • Applied Physics
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Nanotechnology
48 credit points towards the following UTS bachelor degrees:
  • Advanced Science (Pharmaceuticals)
  • Biomedical Physics
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Biology
  • Forensic Science
  • Marine Biology
  • Medical Science
  • Science
24 credit points towards the following UTS bachelor degrees:
  • Science in Analytics (24 credit points)
  • Bachelor of Science (major in Mathematics or Statistics - 24 credit points)
 

Science career areas

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Conservation Consultant
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Forensic DNA Analyst
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Geochemist
  • Health Officer
  • Immunologist
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Marine Biologist
  • Mathematician
  • Medical Practitioner
  • Microbiologist
  • Physicist
  • Researcher
  • Stock Market Analyst
  • Toxicologist

What subjects will I study?

  • Academic & Technical Communication
  • Chemistry 1
  • Nature and Evolution
  • Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues
  • Cell Biology and Genetics
  • Chemistry 2
  • Design, Data and Decisions
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Introduction to Mathematics (Extended Diploma only)
  • Introduction to Biology and Chemistry (Extended Diploma only)
  • Academic Communication (Extended Diploma only)

Diploma of Science – FAQs

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Or contact us on 1800 896 994 (within Australia).

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*Based on successful completion of your diploma. *The point where you enter your UTS degree depends on the program and major you choose.

^^Conditions apply. Academic entry is based on your HSC subject average  of English and your three best board-developed courses. HSC subject average eligibility:

  • 75% or higher: choose an 8-month Accelerated diploma or 12-month Standard diploma
  • 67% or higher: choose a 12-month Standard diploma or 16-month Extended diploma
  • 63% or higher: 16-month Extended diploma