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Diploma of Science (DPSC) - DipSci
| | On-campus | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July) |
| Campus: | Toowoomba | |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
|
| Standard duration: | 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time |
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Program focus
The Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) equips
students with the necessary knowledge of the fundamental environmental
concepts that can be applied in the professional public and private
industry workplace to assist in the management of natural resources
in a sustainable manner.
Career opportunities
Completion of the program will allow students to articulate
into the Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management)
offered by the Australian National University (ANU) or complete a
Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability) at USQ. Students
will be given credit for all successfully completed courses.
Program aims
The program aims to provide an articulation pathway for students
into the Australian National University Bachelor of Science (Resource
and Environmental Management). This is a generalist program providing
students with the knowledge of fundamental concepts in environment
and sustainability.
Program objectives
On completion of this program graduates will have
-
demonstrated an understanding of environmental and sustainability
concepts
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demonstrated effective and competent communication skills
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acquired sufficient knowledge in this discipline to make an
informed choice about further undergraduate study in the USQ Faculty
of Sciences or at ANU.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for a place in this program, applicants will
have achieved a level of Sound Achievement over four semesters in
Queensland Senior (Year 12) English or equivalent.
How to apply
Domestic students
Application for undergraduate programs may be made through
the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure
applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.
If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you
will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP)
or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories
are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and
the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based
on their overall Rank.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the Course Fee Finder.
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the Course Fee Finder.
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders,
Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside
outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying
students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called FEE-HELP.
Program structure
The Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) consist
of the following 8 courses which are all available in on-campus and
external mode:
| Course |
Semester/ Mode of Offer Toowoomba Campus |
| BIO1101 Biology 1 |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
| REN1201 Environmental Studies |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
| REN2200 Ecology for Sustainability |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
| CLI1110 Weather and Climate |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
| REN3302 Sustainable Resource Use |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
| GIS1401 Geographic Data Presentation |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
| STA2300 Data Analysis |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
| REN3301 Biodiversity and Conservation |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete this program.
Environment and Sustainability
The Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) equips
students with the necessary knowledge of the fundamental environmental
concepts that can be applied in the professional public and private
industry work place to assist in the management of natural resources
in a sustainable manner.
Residential schools
External students are required to attend a residential school
in Toowoomba as part of BIO1101 Biology 1
.
Articulation
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Science (Environment
and Sustainability) students have the opportunity to articulate directly
into bachelor degree programs at either USQ or the ANU.
To articulate to ANU’s (Resource and Environmental Management),
a candidate must be a domestic student, have successfully completed
the 8-course ANU pathway recommended enrolment, and have a Grade Point
Average (GPA) of 5.5 or more.
To articulate to USQ’s Bachelor of Science (Environment
and Sustainability) candidates must have successfully completed the
Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability).
Recommended Enrolment Pattern
