Diploma in Science and Technology - 014171

Diploma in Science and Technology

014171

Sciences

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 investigate the roles science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be use […]

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$10272 (1st year contribution)

UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Moreton Bay

Start Date

Mar 2026

Jul 2026

Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026, 4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

In this one-year program, students will investigate the roles science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.

In this program students will study core scientific fields like biology, chemistry and ecology, as well as ‘Big Idea’ modules that introduce them to the cutting edge of science, research and technology. Students will work in the lab and in the field to build skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis. They’ll explore career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, then later complete a bachelor. Upon successful completion, students may receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit* towards UniSC’s Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Animal Ecology. For more information, visit Diploma in Science and Technology at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast

Note

This diploma is an identified pathway into the following UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast degree programs: Bachelor of Animal Ecology, Bachelor of Environmental Science, and Bachelor of Science. On successful completion of the diploma, students are eligible for entry into, and may receive 96 units of credit towards, their selected pathway degree.

Other requirements

The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; No prior study

Additional entry requirements

Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 or above or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program.

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.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

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.

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Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

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* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Catchment management agencies, education, environmental consultant, environmental monitoring and management, industry/government, parks and wildlife, research, resource management, restoration and conservation, waste and pollution control, wildlife management and conservation organisations.

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