Delivery Mode
Fast Track - Two Semester Program
UWS Course Code: 7009
CRICOS Course Code: 068984D
Standard - Three Semester Program
UWS Course Code: 7003
CRICOS Code: 063567F
About
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) licenses UWSCollege as its agent, to manage and teach its Academic programs. Students undertaking the Diploma in Science are UWS students.
The Diploma prepares students for tertiary study in Science by providing important prerequisite knowledge in the areas of Chemistry and Mathematics, in addition to incorporating eight core Science units from the UWS Bachelor of Science undergraduate program.
- Tertiary Study Skills*
- Biodiversity
- Biometry
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2
- Information Systems in Context
- Physics 1
- Professional Skills for Science
*No advanced standing at university will be granted for these subjects.
For more information regarding subject and course descriptions refer to the UWS Handbook.
- Tertiary Study Skills*
- Chemistry*
- Mathematics*
- Biodiversity
- Biometry
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 2
- Information Systems in Context
- Physics 1
- Professional Skills for Science
*No advanced standing at university will be granted for these subjects.
For more information regarding subject and course descriptions refer to the UWS Handbook.
You will need to satisfy both requirements below.
1. Academic Entry requirements
The entry requirements vary according to your country of origin. However successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, or UWSCollege University Foundation Studies or equivalent with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher is required. Students are assumed to have completed study in Mathematics at senior high school level.
Click here for more specific Academic entry requirements by country.
2. English Entry requirements
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:
- IELTS(Academic) 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub band.
- Pass EAP III 50% and pass in the overall test component.
- A 'C' result in the University Foundation Studies Academic English course.
- A result in the UWSCollege English Placement Test at IELTS(Academic) 6.0 equivalent.
Click here for more details on English entry requirements.
Each subject is assessed through a combination of continual assessment, mid semester and final examinations. In general, for subjects studied over two semesters, the weighting of the assessment is greater in second semester and on the final examinations. Details for each subject are contained in the individual subject outlines.
Successful completion of the Diploma in Science provides advanced standing at 80 credit points (first year study) in the Bachelor of Medical Science or Bachelor of Science in most key programs at UWS. To successfully complete your Diploma you will need at least a 50% pass in all required subjects.
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