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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
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 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.
Why study a Diploma of Science?
Diploma of Science snapshot
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Course Name
Diploma of Science
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.
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)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 67%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
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.
Domestic students: there is no GPA requirement to articulate to a Science degree from the Diploma of Science.
Majors
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)
Physical Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Life Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
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.
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.
Course Name
Diploma of Science
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.
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)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 75%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
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.
Domestic students: there is no GPA requirement to articulate to a Science degree from the Diploma of Science.
Majors
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)
Physical Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Life Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
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.
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.
Course Name
Diploma of Science
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.
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)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 67%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
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.
Domestic students: there is no GPA requirement to articulate to a Science degree from the Diploma of Science.
Majors
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)
Physical Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Life Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
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.
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.
Course Name
Diploma of Science
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.
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)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 75%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
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.
Domestic students: there is no GPA requirement to articulate to a Science degree from the Diploma of Science.
Majors
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)
Physical Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Life Sciences Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
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.
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.
