Diploma of Science

We offer two pathways, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, both of which guarantee entry to 2^nd year study at UTS. You will experience practical lab work, small team projects and have the benefit of using world-class facilities including the UTS Science Super Lab and Anatomy facility.

You will be learning from enthusiastic teachers who have a passion for science. Your curriculum is aligned to UTS Bachelor of Science students first year, which means you will be joining the second year of Science at UTS at the same level as your peers. On successful completion of your diploma, you will receive up to 48 credit points towards most UTS Science degrees*.

^{*Subject to successful completion of the diploma and depends on the course you choose.}

How do the diplomas compare?

Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard course delivers the same content as Accelerated, just spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while enjoying your new life in Australia.

Fees

A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)

FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.

UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.

Duration

3 trimesters (12 months)

CRICOS Code

070301G
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

Academic

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 67% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 16 or WAUFP: CPS 50 and ELACS 50 or WAUFP: CPS 51 and ELACS 50

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)

General

Important note on minimum age requirement

Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.

Articulation to a UTS degree

International and domestic students: *subject to successful completion of the diploma – passing all units in the diploma course.
Domestic students: there is no GPA requirement to articulate to a Science degree from the Diploma of Science.

Physical Sciences Stream Subjects

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Life Sciences Stream Subjects

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Do you thrive under pressure? Our accelerated course is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree, but it's not for everyone. The workload is intense and you'll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.

Fees

A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)

FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.

UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.

Duration

2 trimesters (8 months)

CRICOS Code

070302F
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

Academic

CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with C in English or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with Credit in English or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 55% in English or NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 75% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 15 or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or SIBT Foundation Studies: 75% or higher or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C- in English or UNSW Foundation Studies GPA 6.0 or UNSW Foundation Studies. GPA 6.0 with C in English or UOW Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or UTS Foundation Studies or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C in English or WAUFP: CPS 52 and ELACS 50

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)

General

Articulation to a UTS degree

Physical Sciences Stream Subjects

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Life Sciences Stream Subjects

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Fees

A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)

FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.

UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.

Duration

3 trimesters (12 months)

CRICOS Code

Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

Academic

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)

General

Articulation to a UTS degree

Physical Sciences Stream Subjects

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Life Sciences Stream Subjects

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Course intake & start dates

Trimester 1 intake

Commences23 February 2026

Census date27 March 2026

Trimester 2 intake

Commences9 June 2026

Census date10 July 2026

Trimester 3 intake

Commences21 September 2026

Census date23 October 2026

Orientation dates

Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026

Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026

Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026

Intake	Commences	Census date
Trimester 1	23 February 2026	27 March 2026
Trimester 2	9 June 2026	10 July 2026
Trimester 3	21 September 2026	23 October 2026

Orientation dates

Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026

Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026

Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026

Trimester 1 intake

Commences24 February 2025

Census date28 March 2025

Trimester 2 intake

Commences10 June 2025

Census date11 July 2025

Trimester 3 intake

Commences22 September 2025

Census date24 October 2025

Orientation dates

Trimester 1: 24 - 28 February 2025

Trimester 2: 10 - 13 June 2025

Trimester 3: 22 - 26 September 2025

Intake	Commences	Census date
Trimester 1	24 February 2025	28 March 2025
Trimester 2	10 June 2025	11 July 2025
Trimester 3	22 September 2025	24 October 2025

Orientation dates

Trimester 1: 24 - 28 February 2025

Trimester 2: 10 - 13 June 2025

Trimester 3: 22 - 26 September 2025

Modes of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods in the Diploma of Science include online quizzes (multiple-choice, calculations, open-ended questions); presentations (group and individual); written case studies; written reflections; written assignments/ lab reports (group and individual); and final exams (multiple-choice, calculations, and open-ended questions).

Important dates

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Diploma of Science

How do the diplomas compare?

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