1 year Full time or 2 years Part time
Students acquire the knowledge of fundamental concepts in their chosen science major. The diploma is a qualification in its own right but can also be an admission pathway to a bachelor’s degree. For more program information, visit Diploma of Science at UniSQ.
University of Southern Queensland
Some specialisations may include mandatory on-campus residential school attendance.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of Southern Queensland and for this course, refer to UniSQ’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years
English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Biology; computing/ IT; environment and sustainability; general science; mathematics; physical sciences.
From 2026 specialisations can include studies from the Bachelor of Science majors including: archaeology; astronomy; animal science; biology; biomedical sicence; applied computing; environment and sustainability; food and beverage science; geospatial science; mathematics and statistics; physics; plant agricultural science; space technology; wildlife management.
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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There are a range of employment opportunities suitable for graduates including laboratory assistant/technician/support, sales and marketing, service desk consultant, IT support, software development, data scientist.