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Diploma of Science/Bachelor of Marine Science

ProviderUniversity of Wollongong
Course code: UAC758107UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

This course is delivered by UOW College Australia.

The Diploma of Science provides students with access to the university experience within a supported context. In the introductory phase of this course, students will complete subjects specifically designed to assist them to develop approaches to effective learning in the higher education context. In sessions 2 and 3, students are provided with a range of experiences and opportunities to engage with key disciplinary areas including biology, chemistry and earth sciences, with dedicated support tutorials to support their success.

Successful completion of the diploma provides entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Marine Science at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

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Fees and charges

For the Diploma, refer to UOW College current fee information.
For the UOW bachelor degree, refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Biological scientist, biochemist, chemist, conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental assessor, geologist, geochemist, population analyst, regional planner.

Majors

Areas of study

Diploma of Science: Biodiversity and environment, biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics. Bachelor of Science: Refer to 757621. Bachelor of Marine Science: Refer to 757622.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

Selection rank: The guaranteed selection rank for entry to the Diploma of Science is 35.00.

Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of mathematics.

Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced.

Applicants who do not meet the Assumed Knowledge requirement for this course are advised to complete an additional subject - Refer to the Course Outline for further details .

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you have completed an AQF Certificate IV, AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma you will be considered for admission to this degree.

English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayFoundation background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsEconomics
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MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Economics and FinanceBachelor degree · Economics · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.59/4.0strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Campuses & intake dates

  • WollongongNSW