Diploma of Science

The Diploma of Science (with specialisation) is designed for students who are interested in studying science but are not sure about committing to a 3-year degree.

This single-year degree provides a taste of uni, and is ideal for anyone unsure about whether further education is the right pathway for them.

The Diploma of Science provides specialisation streams which are direct pathways into the second year of one of the many Bachelor degrees offered by CDU, for students who wish to continue their studies at the completion of the Diploma.

These pathways feed directly into the CDU Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Environmental Science.

Should students wish to complete their studies at the end of the Diploma, they will still receive a Higher Education award.

These specialisation streams also provide a pathway from VET, with credit available for students who have completed appropriate units.

The Diploma of Science is also a recognised feeder course for degrees at other tertiary institutions, whereby students can complete the first year of their degree at Charles Darwin University and receive a Diploma of Science, before applying to an approved alternative tertiary institution with agreed credit transfer arrangements.

One-year feeder arrangements have been established for the following degrees:

Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science) at Flinders University;

Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) at Flinders University;

Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) at Flinders University;

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) at Flinders University;

Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) at Flinders University;

Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) at Flinders University;

Bachelor of Marine Science at James Cook University;

and Bachelor of Science at Australian National University.

Upon completion of the recommended study plan for the feeder programs listed above students apply to the appropriate Tertiary Admissions Centre for admission to that course.

Please note that external students may be required to attend on-campus intensive teaching blocks depending on the units studied.

Common(2 units) - 20

Units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below:

CUC107

(compulsory)

Plus either:

CUC100

(new title 2016)

or

CUC106

Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.

Do not take CUC107 if taking the Nanotechnology or ANU feeder. Do not take either common unit if taking the Marine Science feeder stream.

Specialist Electives(5 - 7 units) - 50 - 70

Units totalling 60 credits points depending on the stream selected.

Electives(0 - 1 unit) - 0 - 10

- 80

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.