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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

What will I study?

Residential schools

Some science courses also have compulsory residential schools; an opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
plus 4 x electives  4 
Total 8

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core courses:
DIP1000E-Literacy for Contemporary Society
DIP1001Academic and Professional English
DIP1002Strategies for Successful Study 
DIP1003Essential Mathematics 
ElectivesSelect four courses from the following:
BIO1101Biology 1
BIO2103Biology 2 
CHE1110Chemistry 1 
CHE2120Chemistry 2 
CLI1110Weather and Climate 
CMS1000Communication and Scholarship 
CSC1401Foundation Programming 
CSC1402Foundation Computing 
MAT1000Mathematics Fundamentals 
MAT1100Foundation Mathematics 
PHY1101Astronomy 1 
PHY1104Physics Concepts 1 
PHY1107Astronomy 2 
PHY1911Physics Concepts 2 
REN1201Environmental Studies 
STA2300Data Analysis