Explore a scientific career in just one year
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
- Inherent Academic Requirements
-
Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
You’ll study foundation courses in core scientific fields like biology, chemistry and ecology, as well as ‘Big Idea’ modules that introduce you to the cutting edge of science, research and technology. You’ll also work in the lab and in the field to build your skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis.
Explore your career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, and learn how to use technology to achieve your study and career goals.
On successful completion of the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit towards your choice of the following degrees:
* Maximum credit is possible only if you select relevant discipline electives in the Diploma that are required courses in your preferred degree from the list above, with the exception of Bachelor of Animal Ecology, where maximum credit that can be awarded is only 84 units (7 courses) due to insufficient elective space for introductory level courses.
What will I study?
Select your location, starting year and starting semester below to display your program structure and study sequence.
The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.
Program structure
Total units:
Study sequence
Recommended courses
After successfully completing the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit into your choice of the following USC bachelor's degrees. If you plan to study one of these degrees after completing your diploma, you should follow the recommended study sequence for your preferred degree. This will ensure you achieve the maximum credit available.
Bachelor of Animal Ecology
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: LFS100 Cell Biology ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation |
ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
|
| Year 2 |
ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course LFS100 Cell Biology SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course LFS100 Cell Biology |
USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation |
ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods |
Bachelor of Environmental Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
|
| Year 2 |
ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
Bachelor of Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI113 Discovering Science LFS100 Cell Biology |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |
Submit an enquiry
Or chat now
Apply now
Applications to study at USC in 2022 are open now. Find out how to apply.
Ways to study
Choose to study on campus, online or a combination of both.