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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 906271; External: 906275

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Program aims

This is a generalist program providing students with the necessary skills that are essential for success at the university level of study and the knowledge of fundamental concepts in chosen science major. The program aims to provide an articulation pathway for students into the BSCI Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability) or BSCI Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences).

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Program objectives

On completion of this program graduates will have:

• developed technical and theoretical knowledge in their chosen specialisation

• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills in their chosen specialisation

• demonstrated effective and competent critical analysis and communication skills

• acquired sufficient knowledge in their specialisation to make an informed choice about further undergraduate study.

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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.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

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, you may be admitted to an award program.

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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 .

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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:

The Diploma of Science (Physical Sciences) consists of the following 8 courses which are all available in external mode:

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Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete this program.

Specific majors

In this section:

• Environment and Sustainability
• Physical Sciences

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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.

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Physical Sciences

The Diploma of Science (Physical Sciences) introduces the fundamental concepts of physics and astronomy and the opportunity to acquire complementary mathematical and communication skills. The program is thus appropriate for those engaged in physics tutoring of school students, or seeking some experience of physics before enrolling in a Bachelor's degree.

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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).

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Science (Physical Sciences) students have the opportunity to articulate directly into the BSCI Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences).

Students articulating into the USQ BSCI Bachelor of Science will be given exemptions for eight courses completed in their specialisation as part of the Diploma of Science.

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Credit

Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the .

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

• Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Environment and Sustainability - Full Time
• Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Environment and Sustainability - Part Time
• Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Physical Sciences - Full Time
• Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Physical Sciences - Part Time

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Environment and Sustainability - 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 - Environment and Sustainability - 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.

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Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Physical Sciences - 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 - Physical Sciences - 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.