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The Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. It includes study in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

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Duration

8 Month/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (February, June, October) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

089746M

Fees

A$28840 (total for 2019)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months) allows students to tailor their diploma and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills. Offering a flexible range of unit combinations, the course allows students to select a professionally focused program of study. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key scientific skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

The Diploma of Science is a Higher Education Diploma normally taking eight months of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The course structure requires the successful completion of both compulsory and elective units. The Diploma of Science is an AQF Level 5 Program under the Australian Quality Framework. Admission to the program is normally based on final year secondary results with an English and Mathematics requirement.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Science (UniLink), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising:

6 core units of study (75 credit points)
2 elective units of study (25 credit points).

Units of study

Core units

Communication skills from a global perspective (COM10009)

Introduction to biology (BIO10006)

Energy and motion (CVE10001)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHY10008)

Chemistry (CHE10006)

Introduction to e-science (ICT10012)

Elective units

Students must select two units from the following:

Foundation maths (MTH10011)

Statistics 101 (STA10008)

Foundations of technical programming (COS10008)

Problem solving with ICT (ICT10011)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

After completion of the UniLink diploma and progressing to a bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in laboratories, hospitals, education and beyond.

Aims and objectives

This course provides students with a broad science overview with the ability to specialise in a field of their choice through a range of science units. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. A distinctive feature of the course is the practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months) allows you to progress to this course	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Science	8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements, English language requirements and course prerequisites.

Course fees

A$28840 (total for 2019)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

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Prerequisites

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

General Mathematics
Note that General Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 Further Mathematics subjects: VCE Further Mathematics 3 and 4, that include topics in data analysis, recursion and financial modelling; matrices; networks and decision mathematics; geometry and measurement; graphs and relations.

How to apply

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View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.

Find out more

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au