Explore a scientific career in just one year
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
Do you like technology and solving problems? Or do you just love learning about how the world works? In this one-year program, you’ll explore the role science and technology play in our everyday lives, and how data can be used to solve real-world challenges.
You’ll study foundation courses in core scientific fields like biology, chemistry and ecology, as well as ‘Big Idea’ modules that introduce you to the cutting edge of science, research and technology. You’ll also work in the lab and in the field to build your skills in investigation, presenting data and critical analysis.
Explore your career options with elective courses in Environmental Science, general Science or Animal Ecology, and learn how to use technology to achieve your study and career goals.
On successful completion of the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit towards your choice of the following degrees:
Program structure
College Courses (3)
UCC101 Regions, Change and Sustainability
UCC102 Landscapes, Place and People
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Urbanism and Urban Design
UCC109 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
ANM102 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
ANM103 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
ANM104 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ENS103 Biogeography
LFS100 Coastal Geomorphology
MTH103 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
SCI102 Historical Geographies
SCI105 Animals and Society
SCI110 Advanced Geographical Studies
SCI113 Changing Planet Earth
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Recommended study sequences for Diploma in Science and Technology
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Fraser Coast) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Moreton Bay) Semester 2 commencement (July)
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
Recommended courses
After successfully completing the Diploma in Science and Technology, you will receive direct entry and 96 units of credit into your choice of the following USC bachelor's degrees. If you plan to study one of these degrees after completing your diploma, you should follow the recommended study sequence for your preferred degree. This will ensure you achieve the maximum credit available.
Bachelor of Animal Ecology
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Introducing Human Geographies UCC102 Regions, Change and Sustainability Choose 1 from: UCC104 Landscapes, Place and People UCC109 Urbanism and Urban Design Choose 1 from: LFS100 Introduction to Weather and Climate ANM100 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology ANM102 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying |
ANM103 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing ANM104 Changing Planet Earth SCI102 Introducing Human Geographies SCI110 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Biogeography UCC102 Coastal Geomorphology ANM103 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples SCI102 Historical Geographies |
|
| Year 2 |
ANM100 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People LFS100 Gender and Culture SCI110 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies Choose 1 from: UCC104 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies UCC109 Communication and Thought |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
Choose 1 from: UCC104 Business Analytics UCC109 Introduction to Economics ANM103 Management and Organisational Behaviour SCI102 Introduction to Marketing SCI110 Accounting for Business |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Introduction to International Relations: An Australian Perspective UCC102 Global Environmental Politics ANM100 The Changing Planet LFS100 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity |
USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation |
ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods |
Bachelor of Environmental Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
|
| Year 2 |
ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI105 Introductory Chemistry Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology Choose 1 from: ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation LFS100 Cell Biology MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics SCI113 Discovering Science |
Bachelor of Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods SCI113 Discovering Science LFS100 Cell Biology |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology SCI105 Introductory Chemistry SCI110 Science Research Methods Choose 1 from: UCC104 Chemistry - Enabling your Future UCC109 Biology |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |