Diploma of Science - Pathway Courses
UOW College Australia
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This course has been cancelled
About
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).
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.
Career opportunities
Biological scientist, biochemist, chemist, conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental assessor, geologist, geochemist, population analyst, regional planner.
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.
Admission criteria
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.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW College website.
University of Wollongong degrees
The academic content of all degrees is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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