Course

Diploma in Science

Approved Abbreviation: DipSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7003.1

CRICOS Code: 063567F

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2009.

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent off Western Sydney University.

The Diploma in Science is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in Science and in doing so address any perceived deficiencies in the students’ mathematical and chemistry knowledge and skills. It presents students with first year level Bachelor of Science subjects. The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Science degree. The Diploma in Science, completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment.

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Western Sydney University, The College

Admission

The aim of the Diploma is to prepare students for tertiary study in Science. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, UWSCollege, to produce students who should be fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

International students entering this Diploma are required to meet the following:

1. English Entry Requirements - International students must satisfy the following language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 OR

Completion of UWS College EAPIII course with a 50% pass OR

A pass in the Foundation Academic English course OR

A pass in the UWS College English Entrance Test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent.

2. Academic Entry Requirements:

Vary according to country of origin. However, in general, completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement OR have passed the UWS College Foundation Certificate offered by UWS College with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.

Students are also assumed to have completed some study in Mathematics and Science at Senior High School level or its equivalent.

Local students entering this Diploma are:

1. Required to have completed an English course in the NSW Higher School Certificate or to have competency in English at IELTS 6.0 (unless a native speaker) or have completed the UWS College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent or have passed the UWS College Foundation English course.

2. Required to have met other entry requirements such as a ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, or to have completed the UWS College Foundation Studies course offered by UWS College with a GPA of 5.5 or better.

3. Assumed to have completed some study in Mathematics and Science at Senior High School level or its equivalent.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
All students must complete Tertiary Study Skills with UWSCollege prior to completion of the diploma.

Course Structure

Session one

700042

Professional Skills for Science (UWSC)

700032

Biodiversity (UWSC)

700043

Chemistry (UWSCFS)

Students must either complete the following two units

700045