This course allows bachelor degree graduates to complete science subjects in a new area of study or to broaden their existing knowledge. Students can use the program to fulfil entry prerequisites into another program, prepare for GAMSAT or as a professional development option for teachers seeking new teaching areas. Students must complete a major from the list provided. Subject to satisfactory performance, graduates may be able to undertake honours, postgraduate coursework, or, via honours, research postgraduate study.For more information, visit Diploma in Science at UQ.
Minors: Applied mathematics; archaeological science; astrophysics; biochemistry and molecular biology; biophysics; cell biology; chemical biology; chemistry; coastal and ocean science; computational science; computer science; developmental biology; earth science; ecology and conservation biology; entomology; genetics; geographical information science; human anatomy; human physiology; immunology; marine biology; mathematics; microbiology; neuroscience; pharmacology; physics; plant science; psychology; statistics; zoology.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
Prior study
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised tertiary institution.
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
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Research organisations; government; museums; community organisations; industry; consultancies; universities; hospitals; financial institutions; teaching (with further study).
16 Jan 2025
5 Jun 2025
1 year Full time or 2 years Part time