Diploma of Science - 053525

Diploma of Science

053525

Sciences

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$9,314 (1st year contribution)

Southern Cross University - National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour

Start Date

Mar 2026

Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Science will prepare you with a grounding in scientific knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the Diploma will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Science. The Diploma of Science is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and offers additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills. The course is also available online with on-campus residential workshops. For more course information, visit Diploma of Science at Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

Biology and/or Chemistry; Mathematical Methods

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Field assistant, laboratory assistant, revegetation officer, environmental monitor.

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