Diploma of Science [Pathway]

James Cook University

About

Pursue your passion for knowledge and research with JCU’s Diploma of Science (Pathway).

You will gain foundational skills in a variety of science areas.Graduates of JCU’s Diploma of Science (Pathway) can progress directly into the second year of a JCU Bachelor of Science.

Depending on your area of specialisation in your Bachelor degree, you could work in a variety of specialist science fields including aquaculture, fisheries management, zoology, mining, or biotechnology.This course is a pathway to the Bachelor of Science majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology, Earth Science, Marine Biology, or Zoology and Ecology provided you meet the relevant English Language entry requirement.This course is available to international students only.

Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

SC1101:03 Science, Technology and Truth

SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems

BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity

BS1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change

MA1580:03 Foundations of Data Science or CP1401:03 Fundamentals of Problem Solving and Programming I

PLUS

Select English for Academic Purposes Level 3 or English Academic Purposes Level 4 or Academic Advantage

English for Academic Purposes Level 3

LS0331:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3a

LS0332:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3b

LS0333:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 3c

or

English for Academic Purposes Level 4

LS0441:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4a

LS0442:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4b

LS0443:01 English for Academic Purposes Level 4c

or

Academic Advantage

LS0661:01 Academic Advantage Module A

LS0662:01 Academic Advantage Module B

LS0663:01 Academic Advantage Module C

Entry requirements

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Course Entry Requirements Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate
Minimum English language proficiency requirements Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band P – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Learning outcomes

Learn core skills in mathematics, natural systems, biodiversity and earth science. Apply methods and technologies from a broad range of cognitive and technical skills to analyse, solve and communicate information about complex problems.

This course is a pathway for international students to study the Bachelor of Science at JCU. View the Handbook for detailed overview of available subjects.

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