Diploma in Science Extended - Science (7122)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipSc
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7122
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 096989M
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in 2020 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For commencement year 2018, please refer to: 7122.2 Diploma in Science Extended - Science
For commencement year 2017, please refer to: 7122.1 Diploma in Science Extended - Science
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program provides students with a guaranteed pathway into the Bachelor of Science degree at Western Sydney University with up to 80 credit points of advanced standing. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their website.
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
For program advice during your first year of study, contact the College: College Program Enquiries
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
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 two 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 7122 - Diploma in Science Extended - 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 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| AND Four more units from the following eleven units (depending on which course students are progressing to): | 40 | |
| Cell Biology (WSTC) | ||
| Environmental Health Issues and Solutions (WSTC) | ||
| Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC) | ||
| Introduction to Food Science (WSTC) | ||
| Digital Forensic Photography (WSTC) | ||
| Forensic Science (WSTC) | ||
| Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | ||
| OR | ||
| Biometry (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must be enrolled in 7122 - Diploma in Science Extended - 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 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| 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 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| AND Four more units from the following eleven units (depending on which course students are progressing to): | 40 | |
| Cell Biology (WSTC) | ||
| Environmental Health Issues and Solutions (WSTC) | ||
| Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC) | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology in Health (WSTC) | ||
| Introduction to Food Science (WSTC) | ||
| Digital Forensic Photography (WSTC) | ||
| Forensic Science (WSTC) | ||
| Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | ||
| OR | ||
| Biometry (WSTC) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |