Diploma in Science Extended - Medical Science (7120)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipSc
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7120
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 096987B
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2020 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For commencement year 2017, please refer to: 7120.1 Diploma in Science Extended - Medical Science
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program is designed to provide students with the first year subjects included in the Medical Science degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory subjects is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments. Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Medical Science degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms). Students will be required to attend the Hawkesbury and Campbelltown campuses for some learning experiences.
Program Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct | Full Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
International Students:
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Program Structure
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 130 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below
Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must be enrolled in 7120 - Diploma in Science Extended - Medical Science to complete this field of study. | ||
| Students must pass all Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (Level Z) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC) listed below. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| Level Z subjects | ||
| NATS 0010 | Interpreting Data In Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| NATS 0003 | Academic Skills for Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| NATS 0007 | Fundamentals of Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BIOS 0002 | Focus on Biology (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| Level Z subjects | ||
| CHEM 0001 | Chemistry (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Level 1 subjects | ||
| NATS 1020 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1003 | Biodiversity (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 and 4 of Study | ||
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1014 | Cell Biology (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1029 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC) | 10 |
| AND two of the following three units: | 20 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) | ||
| Introduction to Food Science (WSTC) | ||
| Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | ||
| OR | ||
| Biometry (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must be enrolled in 7120 - Diploma in Science Extended - Medical Science to complete this field of study. | ||
| Students must pass all Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (Level Z) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC) listed below. | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| Level Z subjects | ||
| NATS 0010 | Interpreting Data In Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| NATS 0003 | Academic Skills for Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| NATS 0007 | Fundamentals of Science (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BIOS 0002 | Focus on Biology (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| Level Z subjects | ||
| CHEM 0001 | Chemistry (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Level 1 subjects | ||
| NATS 1020 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1003 | Biodiversity (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 and 4 of Study | ||
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| BIOS 1014 | Cell Biology (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1029 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC) | 10 |
| AND two of the following three units: | 20 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) | ||
| Introduction to Food Science (WSTC) | ||
| Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | ||
| OR | ||
| Biometry (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |