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Associate Degree in Science

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? If you are creative, enjoy solving problems, enjoy collecting and organising information, and love evaluating evidence, then a career in science is likely to suit you. This two-year program offers the perfect pathway to university to gain new skills, switch careers or simply learn more about a science field that interests you. This program provides students with an alternative pathway to the Bachelor of Science and related programs at USC.

In this program you will:

  • Fast-track your science education and gain guaranteed entry into a degree at USC
  • Gain the necessary skills needed to solve real-life problems related to many branches in science
  • Learn core scientific principles such as biology and chemistry
  • Choose to specialise in Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology or Mathematics

Location

CRICOS code

064652A

Entry threshold

50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

2 years 2 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$11,710 - 2024 Fees CSP
CSP
A$28,600 Annual fee
Annual fee

QTAC code

013101

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
16
Total units
192
Duration
2 years 2 years
CRICOS code
064652A
UniSC program code
SC201

Introductory and Developing courses (6) 72 units

LFS100
SCI102
SCI105
SCI110
SCI113

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
MTH103
MTH104

Pathway courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses for ONE of the following pathways:

Biology

ENS221
ENS222
LFS252
LFS261

Biotechnology

LFS251
LFS252
LFS261
MBT254

Chemistry

CHM202
CHM210
LFS251
CHM310

Ecology

ENS213
ENS221
ENS222
ENS282

Mathematics

ANM203
MTH201
MTH212
MTH302

Elective courses (6) 72 units*

Select 6 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Of these electives, 2 must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded).

*Students undertaking the Mathematics pathway will substitute one of the electives for MTH103 or MTH104 .

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Entry requirements

For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Recommended prior study
English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)

CSP estimate
A$11,710 - 2024 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$28,600