3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
The Diploma of Applied Science is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Science. You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies. In this degree you’ll study foundational concepts relevant to the chemical, biological and environmental sciences. You’ll have the flexibility to decide what interests you the most, so you can shape a career that you’re passionate about. You’ll have access to experts from renowned research centres who are focused on solving the big problems that face us today, including developing new drugs to combat cancer and infectious diseases, new sources of energy to power our society, and new ways to manage our waterways and improve food production. If you continue this pathway into the Bachelor degree, you will have the chance to participate in practical, hands-on learning opportunities, including internships, industry placements, national and international field trips and leading research projects. For more course information, visit Diploma of Applied Science/Bachelor of Science at GU.
Griffith University
The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 60.00.
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Science.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
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.
Contact the institution for information.
Students can use this qualification to transition into associated Bachelor degrees, where they can complete majors to prepare them for a career as an environmental scientist, microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist, biotechnologist, science journalist, patent lawyer or science teacher.