Diploma of Science
Diploma of Science
Gain entry into the second year of a Deakin University science degree and make a real difference in a cutting-edge scientific field. Course overview The Diploma of Science is a direct pathway to second year of Deakin bachelor degrees in Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science (majors in Management and Sustainability,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Gain entry into the second year of a Deakin University science degree and make a real difference in a cutting-edge scientific field.
Course overview
The Diploma of Science is a direct pathway to second year of Deakin bachelor degrees in Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science (majors in Management and Sustainability, Wildlife and Conservation Biology), Forensic Science, Zoology and Animal Science. In these cutting-edge and rapidly growing fields, graduates could find themselves involved in scientific developments that hold the key to our future.
Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree:
Biomedical science
Environment and natural resources
Forensics
Genetic engineering
Insurance investigation
Laboratory technology
Management
Marketing
Medical research
Pest management officers
Occupational health and safety
Pharmaceutical production or sales
Research science
Risk analysis
Quality assurance
Education
Quarantine officers
Pathways to Deakin University
On completion of this diploma, you can pathway into the following degrees at Deakin University:
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Majors: Environmental Health, Infection and Immunity, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Genomics, Molecular Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability)
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)
Bachelor of Forensic Science
Majors: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
Majors: Animal Biology, Cell Biology and Genomics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Mathematical Modelling, Plant Biology
Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science
REQUIREMENTS
Entry to Diploma courses requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
English Admission Requirements
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced) – FCE Level B2;
- Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) – EAP 2;
- GCE O-level – C6;
- IELTS (Academic) including IELTS One Skill Retake – 5.5 (with no band score below 5.5);
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 42 (with no communicative skill less than 42)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma – Grade 4 in English;
- TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin College is a direct pathway to Deakin University, providing students with the experience that supports successful transition to further studies at the University. Deakin has four campus locations- of which three are in the state of Victoria and one is offshore in Jakarta, Indonesia. Some of the subject areas covered by the study options on offer include Commerce, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Media & Communications, Science, and Business & Law. The College has produced over 15,000 graduates who have successfully progressed to degree programs at Deakin University.
