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 Midwifery Practicum 2
UCC102 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
Plus one (1) course from:
UCC104 Professional Internship
UCC109 Midwifery in a Social Context
Discipline Courses (5)
Plus choose 5 introductory discipline courses from the following:
ANM100 Research in Health Care
ANM102 Infant Care
ANM103 Advanced Counselling Skills 1: Interpersonal Processes
ANM104 Counselling and Mental Health
ENS103 Ethics and Reflective Practice
LFS100 Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Group Work
MTH103 Expressive Therapies: Counselling with the Creative Arts
SCI102 Solution Focused Therapeutic Approaches
SCI105 Pluralistic Couple and Family Counselling
SCI110 Advanced Social Research
SCI113 Professional Development 1: Clinical Practice
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 Internship 1 UCC102 Counselling Children and Young People Choose 1 from: UCC104 Research Project A UCC109 Internship 2 Choose 1 from: LFS100 Professional Development 2: Grief, Loss and Trauma ANM100 Counselling and Addictions ANM102 Research Project B |
ANM103 Communication and Thought ANM104 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice SCI102 Group Processes and Practice SCI110 Introductory Counselling Skills |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Foundations of Human Behaviour UCC102 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology ANM103 Introduction to Indigenous Australia SCI102 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories |
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| Year 2 |
ANM100 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services LFS100 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications SCI110 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches Choose 1 from: UCC104 Social Research UCC109 Social Justice, Welfare and the State |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
Choose 1 from: UCC104 Organisational and Legal Contexts for Practice UCC109 Human Services Placement 1 ANM103 Mental Health and Wellbeing SCI102 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples SCI110 Working With Children, Youth and Families |
|
| Year 2 |
UCC101 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions UCC102 Disability: Culture, Community and Change ANM100 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss LFS100 Positive Psychology for Counselling |
USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Counselling Development and Supervision 2 UCC102 Counselling Placement 2 Choose 1 from: UCC104 Developmental and Family Counselling UCC109 Community Development and Social Action Choose 1 from: ANM100 Direct Practice Processes ANM102 Context Responsive Social Work Practice |
ANM103 Elements of Design ANM104 Introduction to Interaction & UX Design SCI102 Introduction to Design and Concept SCI110 Responsive Website Design |
Bachelor of Environmental Science
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Fraser Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 1 (February) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems UCC102 Climate Change Adaptation ENS103 Climatic and Hydrological Systems Choose 1 from: UCC104 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation UCC109 Exploring Business Research |
SCI102 Marketing Essentials SCI110 Accounting for Business SCI105 Information Systems in Organisations Choose 1 from: ANM103 Economics for Business ANM104 Discovering Management |
USC Sunshine Coast, USC Moreton Bay – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Business Law UCC102 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment Choose 1 from: UCC104 Business, Governance and Society UCC109 Communication and Thought SCI102 Science Research Methods |
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| Year 2 |
ENS103 Introduction to Behavioural Health SCI110 Environment and Health SCI105 Public Health Foundations Choose 1 from: ANM100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia ANM102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability LFS100 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning MTH103 Health Promotion Principles SCI113 Health Promotion Settings |
USC Fraser Coast – Semester 2 (July) commencement
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 1 |
UCC101 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation SCI102 Public Health Project SCI105 Epidemiology and Biostatistics SCI110 Work Place Learning I |
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| Year 2 |
UCC102 Environmental Health Risk Management ENS103 Workplace Learning I Choose 1 from: UCC104 Communication and Thought UCC109 Introductory Bioscience Choose 1 from: ANM100 Paramedic Professional Studies ANM102 Science Research Methods LFS100 Human Physiology MTH103 Human Anatomy 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Year 2 |
UCC101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success UCC102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications LFS100 Cell Biology SCI113 Discovering Science |