Advanced Diploma in The Sciences
| Official Abbreviation | AdvDipSc |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 72 |
| Overview | This course is designed to provide students with a coherent program of study in a range of disciplines in science. Graduates will have a broad scientific background to assist with future employment or to pursue further study. Programs of study can be designed with an emphasis in any discipline within The Sciences. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should have completed the Diploma in The Sciences but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered. |
| Career Opportunities | Advanced Diploma in Science graduates will have a broad scientific background to pursue further study or to assist with future employment in a range of areas requiring a basic knowledge of a particular area of science. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution |
| Other Benefits | On completion of the Advanced Diploma students may enrol for a Bachelor degree (the actual degree will be dependent on the program of study completed) and are able to count units already completed towards the Advanced Diploma. |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
An applicant for the Advanced Diploma shall:
(a) hold a diploma of the university, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule 1.(a) has been achieved.
2. Program of Study
2.1. The student shall:
(a) pursue a course work program approved in advance by the relevant course coordinator and comprising units from those listed in the rules for the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Natural Resources or Bachelor of Science; or
(b) complete one of the prescribed course work programs listed in Rule 3.
2.2. The study program shall comprise units counting 72 credit points of which no more than 24 credit points shall be at 100 level.
2.3. In special circumstances, and with the approval of the relevant course coordinator, others units available from subjects offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the units listed in Rule 3.
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