Campus
City West

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DDST

SATAC Code
424641 (Internal)
424651 (Internal)
426021 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 50.00 (for 2013)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The Diploma of Science and Technology provides a pathway for students without the traditional university entry requirements to undertake tertiary study. The Diploma offers a unique blend of foundation studies courses as well as specific discipline courses to allow graduates to continue into the second year of their chosen degree.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 72 units of study. This consists of eight foundation courses which develop sound academic skills. The program will also consist of eight discipline courses in one of the following specialisations: Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Nursing, Health and Exercise Science or Biomedical Science.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundation Mathematics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry MATH 46 4.5
University Studies EDUC 1075 4.5
Science for Tertiary Learning NASC 18 4.5
Critical Literacy LANG 1002 4.5 Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Foundation Mathematics 2: Calculus MATH 47 4.5 Note(s): 2
OR
Human Health HLTH 1018 4.5 Note(s): 2
Introductory Chemistry CHEM 2 4.5
Introductory Physics PHYS 5 4.5
Information Skills LIBR 1008 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Life Sciences
Molecules to Tissues A BIOL 1007 4.5
Chemistry in Life 100 CHEM 1013 4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1016 4.5
Communication for Science Professionals COMM 1053 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Environmental Sciences
Biodiversity for the Environment BIOL 1014 4.5
Landscape Fundamentals EART 1010 4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1016 4.5
Environment: A Human Perspective ENVT 1013 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Physical Sciences
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 MATH 1063 4.5
Applied Physics 1 PHYS 1007 4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1016 4.5
Communication for Science Professionals COMM 1053 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Nursing
Being a Health Professional NURS 1033 9
Global and National Health HLTH 1036 4.5
Human Body 1 BIOL 1047 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Health & Exercise Science
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Foundations of Health HLTH 1029 4.5
Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science HLTH 1039 4.5
OR
Health Concepts, Services and Trends HLTH 1040 4.5 Note(s): 2
Physiology Essentials 100 BIOL 1051 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 3
Bio Medical Science
Health and Society HLTH 1025 4.5
Molecules to Tissues A BIOL 1007 4.5
Chemistry 100 CHEM 1006 4.5 Note(s): 2
OR
Chemistry in Life 100 CHEM 1013 4.5 Note(s): 2
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences BIOL 1041 4.5 Note(s): 2
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange MARK 1010 4.5 Note(s): 2
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Rule(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Life Sciences
Molecules to Tissues B BIOL 1012 4.5
Chemistry in Life 101 CHEM 1014 4.5
Statistics for Laboratory Sciences MATH 1040 4.5
Minor 1 4.5 Note(s): 2
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Environmental Sciences
Sustainable Ecosystems BIOL 1015 4.5
Soils in the Australian Landscape EART 1011 4.5
Statistics for Laboratory Sciences MATH 1040 4.5
Land Use Planning ARCH 1011 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Physical Sciences
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 MATH 1064 4.5
Applied Physics 2 PHYS 1008 4.5
Statistics for Laboratory Sciences MATH 1040 4.5
Minor 1 4.5 Note(s): 2
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Nursing
Human Body 2 BIOL 1048 4.5
Population Health HLTH 1038 4.5
Mental Health HLTH 1037 4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Foundation Practicum 1 NURS 1055 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Health & Exercise Sciences
Group Dynamics HLTH 1017 4.5
Introduction to Sociology of Health and Physical Activity HLTH 1042 4.5
Evidence Based Practice 1 HLTH 1028 4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1016 4.5
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3
Bio Medical Sciences
Molecules to Tissues B BIOL 1012 4.5
Chemistry 101 CHEM 1007 4.5 Note(s): 2
OR
Chemistry in Life 101 CHEM 1014 4.5 Note(s): 2
Statistics for Laboratory Sciences MATH 1040 4.5 Note(s): 2
Quantitative Methods in Health MATH 1065 4.5 Note(s): 2
Information Technology Fundamentals INFT 1016 4.5 Note(s): 2
Professional Issues in Laboratory Medicine MEDI 1009 4.5 Note(s): 2
Successful Tertiary Learning EDUC 20 0 Note(s): 3