Diploma in Science (DipSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2476
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 5
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2025
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2476
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
AQF level
AQF level 5
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for International students
This program is not available for international students.
Phone:
Why study the Diploma in Science?
Gain a qualification in science by building on your bachelor's degree and unlock pathways to honours or postgraduate programs. The Diploma in Science is a flexible program that allows you to build knowledge by spending a year (or part-time equivalent) studying an area of interest in science.
This diploma is ideal if you need to fulfil prerequisites for entry into another program, or if you're preparing to sit the GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admission Test). It's also ideal if you're looking for professional development.
You can choose to complete either a minor from the course list or a set of courses without a declared minor.
Due to the nature of some minors – where courses require prerequisite knowledge – you may need to complete the program part-time over 3 or 4 semesters.
Students who commenced in the program prior to 2021 should refer to the program information in the year of commencement for the Diploma in Science — 2321. If you are interested in further information about the revised program structure, please contact the Faculty of Science Student Enquiries Office.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Diploma in Science
- Applied Mathematics Minor
- Archaeological Science Minor
- Astrophysics Minor
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minor
- Biophysics Minor
- Cell Biology Minor
- Chemical Biology Minor
- Chemistry Minor
- Coastal and Ocean Science Minor
- Computational Science Minor
- Computer Science Minor
- Developmental Biology Minor
- Earth Science Minor
- Ecology and Conservation Biology Minor
- Entomology Minor
- Environmental Science Minor
- Genetics Minor
- Geographical Information Science Minor
- Human Anatomy Minor
- Human Physiology Minor
- Immunology Minor
- Marine Biology Minor
- Mathematics Minor
- Microbiology Minor
- Neuroscience Minor
- Pharmacology Minor
- Physics Minor
- Plant Science Minor
- Psychology Minor
- Statistics Minor
- Zoology Minor
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Diploma in Science
To complete the Diploma in Science
To graduate with a Diploma in Science a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
