Undergraduate
Diploma of Science
2020
The Diploma of Science is ideal if you are curious about studying science and would like to learn more though unsure about committing to a degree, or you already have a career in the sciences and want to upskill with another qualification and skills in another discipline.
You will explore a variety of science concepts, theories and principles in different fields such as general science, geographic information science, environmental science and medical science until you find the one that resonates with you.
As you progress through your diploma, you will develop your knowledge in logical and critical thinking, and problem-solving from a scientific and technological perspective.
After completing your diploma, you have the option to move into our Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science courses.
Whether you are in the science field or looking to move into science, or perhaps you are a teacher or engineer wanting to gain knowledge about a specific science discipline, this flexible diploma will help you find what you are looking for.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to a variety of science-related roles in government, private companies, non-government organisations and community sectors including positions as a technician, laboratory assistant, consultant, analyst, designer and developer, project manager or helpdesk support administrator, plus many more.
Credit transfers & pathways
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
International applications
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The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2019.
Applicant background (Semester one intake 2019) No. of Students % of all Students A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)10 66.7 B. Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 N/P C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)<5 N/P D. Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
<5 N/P - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
<5 N/P - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
<5 N/P International students N/A N/A All students N/A N/A Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students. -
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
The course includes two common units, five specialist elective units and an elective unit.
The common units are designed to assist Diploma students gain the academic skills required to make the successful transition to higher education. They focus on developing the practical skills required for university study. These include: assignment writing, reading and thinking critically, referencing, researching, IT skills, teamwork and communication.
Specialist elective units enable students to study biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, earth science, computing science, physics, mathematics, geographic information science, psychology, sports science, indigenous environmental management and knowledge, statistics and biomedical science.
Students without higher education experience should take 100 level units but professionals wanting to upgrade science qualifications and skills can take units at any undergraduate level as long as they structure their unit selection to meet prerequisite unit requirements.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type |
Credit Points |
Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp |
Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory) Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (0 units) |
0cp |
There are no Core Units for this course. |
| Specialist Elective (5 units) |
50cp |
Units totalling 50 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.
The following streams are provided as a guide to assist students in unit selection based on previous study or career orientation. Students may complete any units from any one stream or across a number of streams. When selecting specialist electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as SBI1xx, SBI2xx and SBI3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively. Many second and third units have assumed knowledge and pre-requisite requirements. Students without any previous university level study typically take 100 level/first year units. Stream Group A (50cp) The following streams are recommended for students without a previous Bachelor degree who may in future transfer to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science General Science (for transfer to BSc) Geographic Information Science (for transfer to BSc) Ecology (for transfer to BSc) Biomedical Science (for transfer to BSc) Wildlife And Conservation Biology (for transfer to BES - no longer available) Natural And Cultural Resources Management (for transfer to BES - no longer available) Stream Group B (50cp) The following streams are recommended for students with a previous degree including registered teachers undertaking studies in science disciplines. Biology Chemistry (some units available internal only) Environmental Science Maths and Physics Health and Physical Education Information Technology General Science units If not already selected from Stream Groups A or B 20cp may be selected from the units listed below. CIK220 Arctic to Uluru: Comparative Studies in Indigenous Policy (not offered 2017 or 2018)(no longer available) Alternatively, with approval from the course coordinator, students may select 30cp of units from the following courses: Students exiting from a Bachelor degree with this Diploma of Science can also be credited with the following units as special electives: PHA103 Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice |
| Elective (1 units) |
10cp |
Select 1 unit totalling 10 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. |
|
80cp |
Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Course Changes - 2018
ENV205 Environmental Issues is being discontinued at the end of 2017 and will be replaced by the equivalent ENV103 Environmental Issues.
ENV203 Environmental Survey and Monitoring (repeatable) is being discontinued at the end of 2017 and will be replaced by ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring and ENV210 Water quality Assessment. Students who have completed the fauna and flora version of ENV203 should not complete ENV209 and students who have completed the soil and water monitoring version of ENV203 should not complete ENV210.
Course Changes and Transitional Arrangements - 2016
Students who have completed Nursing units may count these towards specialist electives. For specific advice, please contact the Course Coordinator.
Unit Title Changes
| Unit Code | Previous Title | New Title (2016) |
| CUC100 | Academic Literacies | Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability |
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
Students who have not completed a university degree and who are not following a study pathway into the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology |
CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU |
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | Specialist elective (100 level) | SE |
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | Specialist elective (100 level) | SE |
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | Elective | SE |
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1 |
SE/E |
|
SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics |
SE/E | HIT137 Software Now | SE |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | SE | ENV101 Earth Systems | SE |
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Ecology major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | SPH141 Concepts of Physics OR or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1 |
SE/E |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SPH141 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-2 |
SE/E | SBI173 Microbiology OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) OR ENV101 Earth Systems |
SE |
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SE | SBI173 Microbiology OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) OR ENV101 Earth Systems |
SE |
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (General Science major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1 |
SE/E |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SPH141 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-2 |
SE/E | Group A or B Specialist elective | SE |
| Group A or B Specialist elective | SE | Elective | E |
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE |
SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics |
SE/E |
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | SE | SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | SE |
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | SBI173 Microbiology | E |
Please note: from 2018 the Nutrition major is no longer available.
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition major) should follow the below plan.
By semester 2, students must either
- Transfer into the Bachelor of Science (without gaining the Diploma of Science) to complete the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition major) OR
- Graduate with the Diploma of Science by completing CUC106, 2 units from Group A or B specialist electives and 1 elective unit.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | Follow study plan for Bachelor of Science (Nutrition major) if transferring into the Bachelor of Science in semester 2. | |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts | SE | ||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | SE | ||
| SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | SE | ||
Please note: from 2018 the Wildlife and Conservation Biology major is no longer available.
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU |
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SE | ENV101 Earth Systems | SE |
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment | SE | ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205) | SE |
| Elective (Recommend SCH101 or SCH104 if later choosing ENV203) | E | Group A or B Specialist elective | SE |
Please note: from 2018 the Natural and Cultural Resource Management major is no longer available.
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Natural and Cultural Resource Management) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU |
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SE | ENV101 Earth Systems | SE |
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment | SE | ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205) | SE |
| Elective (Recommend SCH101 or SCH104 if later choosing ENV203) | E | ATI160 Cultural Site Management OR Group A or B Specialist elective |
SE |
Students who are science teachers seeking Biology units should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology* | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE |
| Specialist elective beginning with either ENV or SBI | SE | Specialist elective beginning with either ENV or SBI | SE | ||
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment OR Specialist elective beginning with either ENV or SBI |
SE | Specialist elective beginning with either ENV or SBI (if SBI209 is not taken in Summer Semester) | SE | ||
| Elective (Recommend SCH101 or SCH104 if later choosing ENV203) | E | Specialist elective beginning with either ENV or SBI OR SID300 Professional Practice |
SE | ||
*Please check for credit transfer from completed qualifications and take note of assumed knowledge and pre-requisites when selecting units. Some of the units listed under “Health and Physical Education” in the course structure are also relevant for biology teachers and could be chosen.
| ENV Units | SBI Units |
| ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV201 Introductory Ecology ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205 and SBI240) ENV206 Environmental Physiology ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (Study Period 2) (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304) |
SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017)
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Students who are science teachers seeking Chemistry units should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology* | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts | SE | SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
| SBI245 Biochemistry OR PHA212 Medicinal Chemistry OR MLS245 Medical Biochemistry |
SE | SID300 Professional Practice | SE | SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017)(Semester 3) | SE |
*Please check for credit transfer from completed qualifications and take note of assumed knowledge and pre-requisites when selecting units.
Students who are science teachers seeking Environmental and Earth Science units should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology* | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | Consider SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE |
| One or two of the Environmental and Earth Science units listed below. | SE | One or two of the Environmental and Earth Science units listed below. |
SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
| One or two of the Environmental and Earth Science units listed below. | SE | One or two of the Environmental and Earth Science units listed below. | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| One or two of the Environmental and Earth Science units listed below. | SE | ||||
*Please check for credit transfer from completed qualifications and take note of assumed knowledge and pre-requisites when selecting units.
| Environmental and Earth Science Units | Other Specialist Electives |
| ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV201 Introductory Ecology ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing ENV203 Environmental Survey and Monitoring Skills (repeatable) (replaced by ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and ENV210 Water Quality Assessment from 2018) ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205 and SBI240) ENV206 Environmental Physiology ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking (previously SES220) (new title 2018) ENV300 Wildlife Management ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling ENV315 Desert Field Ecology ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (Study Period 2) (intensive field component) (replaces ENV304) ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods ENV322 Molecular Environmental Health Assessment SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies |
Up to two of the following units for special electives:
ATI160 Cultural Site Management |
Students who are science teachers seeking Physics and Mathematics units should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology* | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | Consider SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE |
| One or two of the Physics or Mathematics units listed below. | SE | One or two of the Physics or Mathematics units listed below. | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||||
| One or two of the Physics or Mathematics units listed below. | SE | One or two of the Physics or Mathematics units listed below. | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| One or two of the Physics or Mathematics units listed below. | SE | ||||
*Please check for credit transfer from completed qualifications and take note of assumed knowledge and pre-requisites when selecting units.
| Physics and Mathematics Units | Other Specialist Electives |
|
SMA101 Mathematics 1A |
Some of the units listed under “Information Technology” in the course structure are also relevant and could be chosen. |
Students with an alternate degree seeking Environmental Science and related units should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology* | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | Consider SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE |
| One of the units listed below* | SE | One of the units listed below* | SE | ||
| One of the units listed below* | SE | One of the units listed below* | SE | ||
| One of the units listed below* | SE | One of the units listed below* | SE | ||
*Please check for credit transfer from completed qualifications and take note of assumed knowledge and pre-requisites when selecting units.
| Group 1 | ATI160 Cultural Site Management CIK210 Indigenous Knowledges: Representing and Recording Country CIK230 Indigenous Engagements: Land and Water CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment |
| Group 2 | ENV101 Earth Systems ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV201 Introductory Ecology ENV202 Introduction to Remote Sensing ENV203 Environmental Survey and Monitoring Skills (repeatable) (replaced by ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and ENV210 Water Quality Assessment from 2018) ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity (new title from 2019) ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205 and SBI240) ENV206 Environmental Physiology ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking (previously SES220) (new title 2018) ENV300 Wildlife Management ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling ENV315 Desert Field Ecology ENV316 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia (replaces ENV304) ENV316 Understanding Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods ENV522 Molecular Environmental Health Assessment (discontinued 2017) |
| Group 3 | HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives PHM301 Exploring Public Health |
| Group 4 | SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies PSY247 Research Design and Analysis |
| Group 5 | SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI173 Microbiology SBI245 Biochemistry SBI261 Functional Anatomy SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1 SBI322 DNA Analysis and Profiling (replaced by ENV323 Environmental Microbiology from 2017) SCH101 Chemical Concepts SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry |
| Group 6 | SID300 Professional Practice in Science SID301 Science Research Project |
| 20cp may be selected from these units: | CIK220 Arctic to Uluru: Comparative Studies in Indigenous Policy (not offered 2018)(no longer available) CIK305 Cultural Transactions: Communication and Negotiation CIK341 Global Perspectives on Indigenous Land and Sea Management ATI110 Indigenous Policymaking ATI221 Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management ATI321 Impact Assessment and Management of Cultural Sites LWA112 Environmental and Planning Law (not recommended for students in their first year of university study) (offered in alternate years - 2018, 2020) |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
Students who have not completed a university degree and who are not following a study pathway into the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology |
CU | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Elective | E | ||
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1 |
SE | ||
| HIT137 Software Now | SE | ||
| ENV101 Earth Systems | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SPH141 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-2 |
SE | ||
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | SE | ||
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Ecology major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1 |
SE/E | ||
| SBI173 Microbiology OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) OR ENV101 Earth Systems |
SE | ||
| SBI173 Microbiology OR SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) OR ENV101 Earth Systems |
SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SPH141 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-2 |
SE/E | ||
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SE | ||
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (General Science major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-1 |
SE/E | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Specialist elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SPH141 or SMA104 is taken in SEM-2 |
SE/E | ||
| Elective | E | ||
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science major) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics OR Elective if SMA101 or SMA104 is to be taken in Year 2 of Bachelor of Science |
SE/E | ||
| SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | SE | ||
| SBI173 Microbiology | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SE | ||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | SE | ||
| SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | SE | ||
Please note: from 2018 the Nutrition major is no longer available.
Students should note there is no Semester 2 entry for the Nutrition major.
Please note: from 2018 the Wildlife and Conservation Biology major is no longer available.
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| ENV101 Earth Systems | SE | ||
| ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205) | SE | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SE | ||
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment | SE | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry |
SE | ||
Please note: from 2018 the Natural and Cultural Resource Management major is no longer available.
Students who are interested in continuing to second year entry into the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Natural and Cultural Resource Management) should follow the below plan.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| ENV101 Earth Systems | SE | ||
| ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205) | SE | ||
| ATI160 Cultural Site Management | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SE | ||
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment | SE | ||
| Elective (Recommend SCH101 Chemical Concepts OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry if later choosing ENV203) |
E | ||
Students commencing in Summer Semester
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
FULL-TIME Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology |
CU | ||||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||||
| SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | SE | ||||
| One of: SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A PSY141 Introduction to Psychology B or Elective |
SE /E |
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| Year 2 | |||||
| Any 4 specialist elective units (see course structure). If no elective unit is taken in summer semester, one unit may be an elective | SE /E |
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PART-TIME Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| Specialist Elective (100 level) | SE | Specialist Elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective (100 level) | SE | Specialist Elective (100 level) | SE | ||
| Elective | E | Specialist Elective (100 level) | SE | ||
Specialist Elective Availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| Geographic Information Science | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | HIT137 Software Now | |
| HIT164 Computing Fundamentals | ENV101 Earth Systems | |
| Ecology | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics |
SBI173 Microbiology | |
| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry | |
| SBI105 The Life of Cells (last offered 2017) | ||
| ENV101 Earth Systems | ||
| General Science | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics |
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| Biomedical Science | ||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
| SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts or SCH104 Introductory Chemistry | SBI173 Microbiology | SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies |
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics or SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics | ||
| SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies | ||
| Nutrition Please note: from 2018 the Nutrition major is no longer available. |
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| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | Follow study plan for Bachelor of Science (Nutrition major) if transferring into the Bachelor of Science in semester 2. | |
| SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | ||
| SCH101 Chemical Concepts | ||
| Wildlife and Conservation Biology Please note: from 2018 the Wildlife and Conservation Biology major is no longer available. |
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| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | ENV101 Earth Systems | |
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment | ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205) | |
| Natural and Cultural Resource Management Please note: from 2018 the Natural and Cultural Resource Management major is no longer available. |
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| ENV102 The Diversity of Life | ENV101 Earth Systems | |
| CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment | ENV103 Environmental Issues (previously ENV205) | |
| ATI160 Cultural Site Management | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual course tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points for commencing students in 2020 is AUD $31,000.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.