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Your way to UTS: Diploma of Science - Domestic

There’s more than one way to UTS science There’s more than one way to UTS science

There’s more than one way to UTS science

Studying science with us unlocks a world of possibilities

Over 35 years - Experience in pathway education

Over 35 years

Experience in pathway education

Over 90% - Of our graduates successfully progress to UTS

Over 90%

Of our graduates successfully progress to UTS

Over 28,000 alumni - Have successfully progressed to UTS in the last 15 years

Over 28,000 alumni

Have successfully progressed to UTS in the last 15 years

Get more out of your first-year science degree 

Whether you’re in Year 12 right now or thinking about returning to study, UTS College can help you take that next step. Study a Diploma of Science with us and gain direct entry into the second year of your UTS science degree*. Plus, you’ll also get:

More support - to unlock the skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically

More support

to unlock the skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically

More credentials - where you’ll graduate with no time lost and an extra qualification (tertiary education diploma and degree)

More credentials

where you’ll graduate with no time lost and an extra qualification (tertiary education diploma and degree)

More options - complete your diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use your diploma to start building real work experience.

More options

complete your diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use your diploma to start building real work experience.

Why study a Diploma of Science?

Leads to second year of a UTS science degree. No time lost.
Leads to second year of a UTS science degree. No time lost.
Same subjects. As first year UTS science degree.
Same subjects. As first year UTS science degree.
Choice of two streams. Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Choice of two streams. Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
No ATAR needed. Qualify with an HSC subject average of 67% for entry.
No ATAR needed. Qualify with an HSC subject average of 67% for entry.
Wide range of specialist degrees. Leads to 15 science study areas.
Wide range of specialist degrees. Leads to 15 science study areas.
Gain a diploma + degree.
Gain a diploma + degree.

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)
 
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*Based on successful completion of your diploma. The point where you enter into your UTS degree will depend on your course or major. Not all courses and majors will take you into second year.