UAC Undergraduate Course Description

Dip Science

University of Western Sydney

Campus	Type of place	UAC code	Course duration	2010 cut-off
Nirimba (Blacktown)	CSP	709060	1F	N/A

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics and Chemistry.

Recommended studies: At least two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Additional selection criteria: Entry to this course requires the completion of a compulsory questionnaire. Read the shaded box below for details.

Major studies: On completion of the diploma, students may continue their degree studies in one of the major studies at the Campbelltown, Parramatta or Hawkesbury campus. Refer to 706300 B Science and 706525 B Medical Science.

Career opportunities: Refer to 706300 B Science and 706525 B Medical Science.

Additional information: This program is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in Science. It presents students with first year level B Science subjects and aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the B Science degree. It is completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs.

The Diploma in Science articulates into the second year of 706525 B Medical Science degree at UWS OR 706300 B Science degree at UWS in the following key programs: Biological Science, Chemistry or General (no key program).

UWSCollege Diploma Courses

The following Diploma courses are delivered by UWSCollege under arrangement with the University of Western Sydney.

Compulsory questionnaire As well as submitting a UAC application, you must also complete a UWSCollege Diploma Questionnaire. You will have to provide documents with your questionnaire. How to access and upload your UWSCollege Diploma Questionnaire For information about how to access the questionnaire visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/institutions/forms.shtml. You can upload your questionnaire through UAC’s website after you apply through UAC. For information about uploading your questionnaire, visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/faq/upload.shtml. Due date for questionnaires All questionnaires (including attachments) are due on Thursday 6 January 2011.

Key to abbreviations

CSP	Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP).
N/A	Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants.
A+C	Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used.
nc	New course offered through UAC, no cut-off available.
n/o	No offers made in 2010, no cut-off available.