Diploma of Science (DPSC) - DipSci
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): External: 906275; Toowoomba campus: 906271
| On-campus^ | External | |
| 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 |
| Standard duration: | 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time | |
| Footnotes | |
| ^ | The Environment and Sustainability major is available on-campus at the Toowoomba campus as well as by external mode. The Physical Sciences major is available by external mode only. |
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 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).
Program objectives
On completion of this program graduates will have:
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developed technical and theoretical knowledge in their chosen specialisation
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demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills in their chosen specialisation
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demonstrated effective and competent critical analysis and communication skills
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acquired sufficient knowledge in their specialisation to make an informed choice about further undergraduate study.
Program Information Set
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 68 or equivalent qualification.^
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Subject Pre-requisite: English (4, SA) or equivalent.
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English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
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These are determined by the 精东传媒app for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or , tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's carefully to find out what you may be eligible for. |
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students 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. Students 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 online mode:
| Course | Semester(s) Offered | Mode of Offer |
| S1 | ONC*, ONL | |
| S1 | ONC#, ONL | |
| S1 | ONC#, ONL | |
| S1, S2, S3 | ONC*, ONL | |
| S2 | ONL | |
| S1, S2, S3 | ONC*, ONL | |
| S2 | ONC#, ONL | |
| S2 | ONL |
| Footnotes | |
| * | On campus Toowoomba and Springfield |
| # | On campus Toowoomba |
The Diploma of Science (Physical Sciences) consists of the following 8 courses which are all available in online mode:
| Course | Semester(s) Offered | Mode of Offer |
| S1 | ONL | |
| S2 | ONL | |
| S1 | ONL | |
| S2 | ONL | |
| * | S1, S2, S3 | ONC, ONL |
| * or # | S1, S2 | ONC, ONL |
| # or # | MAT1100 (S2) or MAT1000 (S1, S2**) | ONC, ONL |
| Plus one (1) Approved Course from any course within the Bachelor of Science^ |
| Footnotes | |
| * | On-campus Toowoomba and Springfield |
| # | On-campus Toowoomba only |
| ** | The semester 2 online offering is only available in 2019. |
| ^ | The Approved Course is to be selected from courses within the BSCI Bachelor of Science or the Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) |
Specific majors
In this section:
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
| Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | |||||
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| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
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Year 1 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed. | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in if or has been previously completed. | |||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
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.
| Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed. | |||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Enrolment is not permitted in if or has been previously completed. | |||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | ||||||
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.
| Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
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Year 1 | |||||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 1,2 | 1 | 1,2,3 | Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed. | |||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,2 | |||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,3 | Enrolment is not permitted in if or has been previously completed. | |||
| Approved Course | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Footnotes | |
| * | The semester 2 online offering is only available in 2019. |
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.
| Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
| * | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,2 | |||
| 2 | 1,2 | 2 | 1,2,3 | Enrolment is not permitted in if MGT1200 has been previously completed. | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,3 | Enrolment is not permitted in if or has been previously completed. | |||
| Approved Course | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Footnotes | |
| * | The semester 2 online offering is only available in 2019. |