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Diploma of Science (DPSC) - DipSci
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 906271; Distance education: 906275
| On-campus | Distance education |
Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) |
Campus: | Toowoomba | - |
Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place
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Standard duration: | 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time |
Contact us
Future Australian and New Zealand students |
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315 Email: study@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email: usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program aims
This is a generalist program providing students with the necessary
skills and knowledge that are essential for success at the university
level of study and the knowledge of fundamental concepts in environment
and sustainability. The program aims to provide an articulation pathway
for students into the Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability).
Program objectives
On completion of this program graduates will have:
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demonstrated effective and competent communication and foundation
skills in science and mathematics
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demonstrated an understanding of environmental and sustainability
concepts
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acquired sufficient knowledge in this discipline to make an
informed choice about further undergraduate study.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for a place in this program, applicants will
have achieved a level of Sound Achievement over four semesters in
Queensland Senior (Year 12) English or equivalent.
Domestic and International Applicants from a non-English speaking
background are required to satisfy .
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may
apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the
English language program, Applicants may be admitted to an Award Program.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the
Domestic full fee paying students
may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship
requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa
holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens
who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program
pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
Program structure
The Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) consists
of the following 8 courses which are all available in on-campus and
external mode:
Course |
Semester(s) Offered |
Mode of Offer |
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S1 |
ONC*, EXT |
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S1 |
ONC**, EXT |
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S1 |
ONC#, EXT |
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S1, S2, S3 |
ONC*, EXT |
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S2 |
ONC##, EXT |
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S1, S2, S3 |
ONC*, EXT |
|
S2 |
ONC#, EXT |
|
S2 |
ONC#, EXT |
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete this program.
Environment and Sustainability
The Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) equips
students with the necessary knowledge of the fundamental environmental
concepts that can be applied in the professional public and private
industry work place to assist in the management of natural resources
in a sustainable manner.
Articulation
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Science (Environment
and Sustainability) students have the opportunity to articulate directly
into the BSCI Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability).
Students articulating into the USQ BSCI Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability) will
be given exemptions for eight courses completed as part of the Diploma
of Science (Environment and Sustainability).
Credit
Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the .
In this section:
Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Full Time
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus,
external or online), regardless of the program mode of
study they enrolled in.
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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Part Time
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus,
external or online), regardless of the program mode of
study they enrolled in.
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (ONL) |
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