Course overview
This higher education program provides students with a solid understanding of the natural and physical sciences, including fundamental theoretical and practical principles of chemistry, biology, genetics. Students also receive the academic skills required to transition to further university studies in a broad range of areas, including biomedicine, environmental sustainability, chemistry and physical sciences, marine, wildlife and microbiology.
Following their studies, graduates are able to obtain employment opportunities within these fields. For more course information, visit the Diploma of Science at Griffith College and see combined diploma degrees below for packaged pathways to Griffith University.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entries for: D Science/B Biomedical Science; D Science/B Environmental Science; D Science/B Forensic Science; D Science/B Marine Science; D Science/B Science
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entries for: D Science/B Biomedical Science; D Science/B Environmental Science; D Science/B Forensic Science; D Science/B Marine Science; D Science/B Science
Course record
Career Opportunities
Bioengineer; biologist; cancer researcher; coastal resource manager; conservation and pollution control manager; DNA expert; fisheries laboratory scientist; forensic molecular biologist; laboratory or pathology worker; marine scientist; mathematician; neuroscientist; pharmaceutical scientist; science researcher.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane City CampusQLDFebruary 2026
- Brisbane City CampusQLDJune 2026
- Brisbane City CampusQLD

