Content
Diploma of Science Foundations
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8048
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 16000
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 16440

Entry requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • You will also need to complete online tests in mathematics, e-literacy, and English communication skills to assist staff in determining your level of reading comprehension, written expression, and mathematical understanding.

How to apply

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

  • Semester 2, 2013 - applications close Monday 1 July 2013
  • Semester 3, 2013 - applications close Monday 28 October 2013
  • Semester 1, 2014 - applications close Monday 17 February 2014.

If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.

Alternate pathways to university study

A number of other pathways are also available if you haven’t been able to study previously or don’t meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.

International entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0 (or better) (no component lower than 5.5)
  • TOEFL (paper based): 550 (or better) (with minimum test of written English score of 4.5) 
  • TOEFL (electronic): 213 (or better) (with essay rating of at least 4.5) 
  • TOEFL (internet based): 80 (or better) (with 19 minimum in all bands) 
  • Pearson (PTE Academic): 50 (or better) (with no communicative score lower than 50) 
  • Singapore, Hong Kong, British 'O' Level English: 'C' or better

Pre-requisites

  • 18 years of age or older
  • You will also need to complete online tests in mathematics, e-literacy, and English communication skills to assist staff in determining your level of reading comprehension, written expression, and mathematical understanding.

International how to apply

Closing dates

  • Semester 2, 2013 - applications close Monday 1 July 2013
  • Semester 3, 2013 - applications close Monday 28 October 2013
  • Semester 1, 2014 - applications close Monday 17 February 2014. 

International alternate pathways to university study

Pathway programs are also available if you don’t meet the English entry requirements mentioned above.
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