Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months)

The Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree.

It includes study in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.

The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

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To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Science (UniLink), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising:

• 3 core units of study (37.5 credit points)
• 1 stream composed of 5 units of study (62.5 credit points).

Units of study

Introduction to biology (BIO10006)

Chemistry (CHE10006)

Introduction to e-science (ICT10012)

Students select five units from one of the following streams:

Energy and motion (CVE10001)

Electronics and Electromagnetism (ELC10009)

Calculus and applications (MTH10014)

Linear algebra and applications (MTH20013)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)

Energy and motion (CVE10001)

Electronics and Electromagnetism (ELC10009)

Foundation Mathematics (MTH10011)

Calculus and applications (MTH10014)

Linear algebra and applications (MTH20013)

Energy and motion (CVE10001)

Calculus and applications (MTH10014)

Linear algebra and applications (MTH20013)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)

Statistics 101 (STA10008)

Energy and motion (CVE10001)

Foundation mathematics (MTH10011)

Calculus and applications (MTH10014)

Linear algebra and applications (MTH20013)

Statistics 101 (STA10008)

Either Foundation mathematics (MTH10011) - Recommended unit for students without Maths Methods

or Statistics 101 (STA10008) - Recommended unit for students with Maths Methods

Foundations of technical programming (COS10008)

Essential mathematics (MTH10018)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)

Introduction to physics (PHY10009)

Chemistry 2 (CHE10008)

Essential mathematics (MTH10018)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)

Introduction to physics (PHY10009)

Either Foundation mathematics (MTH10011) - Recommended unit for students without Maths Methods

or Statistics 101 (STA10008) - Recommended unit for students with Maths Methods

Successful completion of:

• the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, including applications via the 2021 Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.
• completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).

Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.

• VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
• VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics.

MathsLink Further Mathematics bridging program Admissions at Swinburne

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• think critically and have developed analytical skills so that they can communicate effectively in academic and workplace environments
• develop and display the ability to work independently and/or collaboratively
• think logically and creatively when problem solving within various contexts
• conduct research and present findings in both written and oral formats
• demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of biology, chemistry, physics and maths theory and practice.