Diploma of Science
Diploma of Science
The Diploma of Science provides a pathway into the second year of a Monash University Science degree. Core subjects introduce students to the fundamentals of the scientific method in both theory and practice, and units are available across a range of science and related disciplines including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Science provides a pathway into the second year of a Monash University Science degree. Core subjects introduce students to the fundamentals of the scientific method in both theory and practice, and units are available across a range of science and related disciplines including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Psychology, Computing and Engineering.
How the program works
Our diplomas are in two parts: part 1 and part 2. In part 1, you’ll study core science subjects. In part 2, you’ll study the same subjects as first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of science.
Assessments
group projects
oral presentations
poster presentations
tutorial assessments
a final exam
Specialist: Science
Can lead to a career in:
Biologist
Laboratory assistant
Scientific officer
Ecologist
Land economist
Marine surveyor
Environmental chemist
Animal technical
Geologist
Science teacher
Government adviser
Plant scientist
Medical diagnostic radiographer
Environmental health officer
REQUIREMENTS
Age requirements
Part 1: 16 years
Part 2: 17 years
If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
Academic entry requirements:
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian year 11 or year 12.
English Language requirements:
You will meet the English language requirements if:
You have completed Australian Year 11 and achieve a grade of 60% in your English Language subject/s, or
Your Australian Year 11 equivalent program was taught in English, and you achieved satisfactory grades in your English Language subjects.
Alternatively, you will need to meet the minimum score in one of these English tests.
For Part 1
IELTS: 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0); TOEFL IBT Paper Edition: 46 – Writing 14, Speaking 14, Listening 4, and Reading 5; Pearson Test of English: 42 (no band lower than 36); Monash English Bridging: Successful completion of Module 2; Duolingo English Test: 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College.
For Part 2
IELTS: 6.0 (no band less than 5.5); TOEFL IBT Paper Edition: 60 – Writing 18, Speaking 16, Listening 7, and Reading 8; Pearson Test of English: 50 (no band lower than 42); Monash English Bridging: Successful completion of Module 3; Duolingo English Test: 105 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Monash College, based in Clayton and Melbourne, Victoria, offers Foundation Year and Diploma courses that lead into first and second year degrees at Monash University, one of the world’s top 100 universities. The Monash University Foundation Year will prepare students for first year entry to all 10 faculties at Monash University. The Monash College Diplomas offer preparation for second year entry to six faculties at Monash University: arts; art, design and architecture; business; engineering; information technology; and science. The College enjoys a global network across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
